ESS wins ERP implementation contract from Al Faisal University in Riyadh

- To also develop a comprehensive portal and manage the IT Infrastructure of the esteemed institution -

New Delhi, November 25, 2008 – Eastern Software System (ESS), India’s premier ERP Company offering cutting edge technology solutions and services to clients worldwide, has announced that it has won a prestigious contract from Al Faisal University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to implement its flagship ERP product, ebizframe, for comprehensive automation of the University’s organizational functions in an integrated and seemless manner. In addition, ESS has also got the responsibility to develop a comprehensive portal for the University and manage its vast IT Infrastructure on an ongoing basis.

According to Anil Bakht, Managing Director, Eastern Software Systems, “We are extremely proud to have won this prestigious contract from the Al Faisal University. Large educational institutions can benefit immensely from the inherent capabilities of our ebizframe ERP solution and the University recognized the potential. This success in Riyadh will go a long way in reinforcing our credentials and the capabilities of our ERP solution ebizframe amidst other educational institutions, Government agencies and the corporate sector in Saudi Arabia, which we plan to aggressively target.”

The Al Faisal University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a private non-profit institution which aspires to be a world-class research university committed to the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge in the fields of business, engineering, life sciences and medicine.

ESS’ ebizframe ERP implementation will help automate all the back-end functions for the University including its Financials: procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger, budget development, inventory and facilities management, sponsored research accounting and endowment management, Human resources: personnel management and payroll, Grants management: pre-award and post-award tracking and management, Advancement: fund raising, corporate giving and alumni management and also the Facilities scheduling.

The University’s portal will be developed using the latest Microsoft technologies and deployed on top of these systems which will provide a unified interface for all the internal and external stakeholders of the University.

This contract has been awarded to ESS in the face of stiff competition from global ERP companies. The University evaluated several ERP solutions including those from the large-sized ERP solution providers and selected ebizframe as the preferred application for meeting their entire automation needs. The University made its decision in favor of ESS’ ebizframe after a careful scrutiny of its comprehensive features, existing implementations and ESS’ delivery capabilities.

This prestigious contract further reemphasizes ESS’ position in the ERP domain. Ebizframe has already been implemented in several government and semi-government organizations across various parts of the globe like Mauritius, Ghana, Kenya, etc. Apart from this, ebizframe has also been established as the leading Indian ERP for the private sector in several developing economies across the globe.

Rated amongst the top 10 ERP companies in India by Frost & Sullivan, ESS has time and again successfully outbid international majors for prestigious ERP implementation projects both in terms of price and features. ESS also ranks amidst top 10 home-grown software product brands from India.

About Al Faisal University
The Al Faisal University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a private non-profit institution which aspires to be a world-class research university committed to the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge in the fields of business, engineering, life sciences and medicine. Its mission aims at being a student-centered university which creates and disseminates knowledge through world-class undergraduate and graduate education programs, research and services that benefit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the region and the world. Al Faisal has attracted top academic and management talent from across the globe and seeks to establish itself as one of the top universities in the world. More details about the University can be found at http://www.alfaisal.edu/

About Eastern Software Systems (ESS)
Eastern Software Systems Pvt. Ltd. [ESS] was founded in 1990 and is today a premiere IT products and services provider. ESS primarily operates in the following domains: Enterprise Solutions, Application Development and Support, and Total IT Outsourcing. ESS is primarily known for its ERP “ebizframe” which is the largest selling Indian ERP today. ESS is assessed at SEI-CMM Level 5 [the highest level attainable for process capability maturity] and is also certified ISO-9001:2000. ESS offers its products and services in over 25 countries including India, S.E. Asia, Africa, Middle East and Latin America. ESS employs a large group of highly talented technical staff for serving its large client base. For further information on ESS or ebizframe, please visit http://www.essindia.com

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