Epicor Scala in the Middle East, the regional arm of Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC), a leading provider of integrated enterprise software solutions for the midmarket, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Amwaj IT, to provide enterprise business solutions to its customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Commenting on the alliance with Epicor Scala, Mr. Bilal Sununu, General Manager of Amwaj IT (previously General Manager of Microsoft in Saudi Arabia), said, “I’m excited about this challenging opportunity. I believe we have the ingredients to create a market leader and I look forward to working with our high-caliber team at Epicor Scala to achieve our ambitious goals.”
Further adding, Mr Basil Daniells, channel manager of Epicor Scala MEA, said, “According to a recent Epicor AC Nielsen survey, almost three quarters of companies in the Kingdom are looking to deploy or upgrade their ERP solutions. Amwaj, through its experienced leadership, top-notch consulting team and world-class partnerships, is well positioned to capitalize on this opportunity and become a regional leader.”
Amwaj IT provides customers with turnkey solutions, focusing on helping customers efficiently manage their enterprise-wide resources by providing Epicor Scala solutions, complementary products and specialized IT consulting and implementation services.
Amwaj IT was recently formed by Athar Al-Majd’s private equity group through the merger of Scala Arabia (Epicor Scala’s existing partner in KSA) and B2ITS (a leading specialized IT consulting firm in the Kingdom). Athar Al-Majd’s private equity funds are managed by Athar Al-Majd Holdings, which is chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Bin Alwaleed Bin Talal Al-Saud, and is a diversified holding group that invests in regional private equity, real-estate and other asset classes.
About Epicor Software Corporation
For 20 years, Epicor has been a recognized leader dedicated to providing integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM) and supply chain management (SCM) software solutions to midmarket companies around the world. With the acquisition of Scala, Epicor is a global leader in the midmarket serving over 20,000 customers in over 140 countries. Epicor leverages innovative technologies like Web services in developing end-to-end, industry-specific solutions for manufacturing, distribution, enterprise service automation, and hospitality that enable companies to immediately drive efficiency throughout business operations and build competitive advantage. With the scalability and flexibility to support long-term growth, Epicor's solutions are complemented by a full range of services, providing a single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership. Epicor's worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California with offices and affiliates around the world. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.epicor.com. The regional headquarters of Epicor Scala is based in Dubai Internet City.
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