Dubai, UAE: Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC), a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the mid-market and divisions of Global 1,000 companies, today announced the appointment of Jumbo-ESD, the enterprise solutions division of consumer electronics giant Jumbo Electronics, as the Value Added Reseller (VAR) for the United Arab Emirates.
Commenting on the appointment, Epicor Regional Vice President, Basil Daniells said: "The UAE continues to be an extremely important market for us. We were looking to appoint a VAR that could actively cultivate the market for our solutions and work to implement those solutions quickly and cost effectively. We are proud to partner with Jumbo-ESD as they are the leaders in their field and have a proven track record as a pioneering consulting firm."
Jeevan Bhingarkar, Head of Jumbo-ESD added: "We are excited to partner with one of the leading global IT companies. As a part of a multi-billion dollar Jumbo group, we plan to leverage our expertise rooted in years of experience and global reach to improve on Epicor's existing strengths and take them to the next level of ERP-leadership position in the UAE. "
Having established itself as a leading consumer electronics distributor in the UAE, the growth of Jumbo-ESD is in line with the company's strategy of expanding beyond its retail business. Jumbo-ESD addresses and improves efficiency of its corporate customers by offering design, building, network consulting and innovative IT hardware and software solutions across various industries, including hospitality, retail, education, healthcare and finance.
Non-retail segments currently account for three quarters of Jumbo's overall business. Along with the growth of its enterprise solutions division, Jumbo has plans to expand its consumer appliances' strengths through its Supra brand, leveraging its strong distribution capabilities.
Jumbo recorded a sales increase of 20 per cent for the second half of 2010, as against the same period in the previous year, and began the year on a bullish note with a 25 per cent growth in sales during the Dubai Shopping Festival.
Jumbo has over 35 stores across UAE and Oman and is now focused on expanding its retail presence in Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.
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About Jumbo:
Established in 1974, Jumbo Electronics is UAE's leading IT specialist and consumer electronics company. With an extensive network of 30-plus retail stores and nine service centres spread across all seven Emirates, Jumbo is now enjoying a growing retail presence in Qatar, Bahrain & Kuwait.
Having established itself as one of the UAE's most recognizable outlets, Jumbo is also successfully expanding outside of the traditional retail arena. The Jumbo Enterprise Service Division caters to various corporate industries including hospitality, retail, education, healthcare and finance. Committed to addressing and improving the efficiency of corporate customers, the Enterprise Service Division offers design, building, network consulting and innovative IT hardware and software solutions.
In addition to acting as chief distributor for international brands Casio, Dyson and Sony; Jumbo is a trusted distribution partner for many of the world's leading brands including Acer, Apple, Asus, Blackberry, Brother, Compaq, Dell, Epson, Gorenje, HP, HTC, Lenovo, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Packard-Bell, Samsung, Sony-Ericsson, Toshiba, and VAIO.
Setting new benchmarks in customer service in the markets in which it operates, Jumbo has built its reputation through uncompromising adherence to quality and unrivalled aftercare, with its dedicated 70,000sq ft service centre in Jebel Ali and 24/7 customer hotline 800 JUMBO.
Jumbo is also the parent company of affordable electronics manufacturer supra; offering quality, value for money home appliances and consumer electronics products.
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For further press information for Jumbo, please contact:
Vaishali Chatterjee Basu
Head - Corporate Communications
Jumbo Electronics
Tel : +9714 315 6467
Email : vaishali.basu@jumbo.ae
Chandan Belani
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Tel: +971 433 44550
Email: c.belani@asdaa.com
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