SAP HANA’s in-memory technology analyses massive data sets
to gain real-time information for insight to action
Monday, April 20th 2015 – Dubai, UAE: Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group LLC (ESAG) went live with SAP HANA system in the first week of April, the first migration to the HANA system by any large business conglomerate in the UAE. This represents a significant achievement for ESAG Group and its in-house SAP Solution Department and also enables the Group to extend their SAP footprint by exploring further into SAP HANA capabilities and add-ons. The migration to SAP HANA project started in January 2015, in partnership with SAP Field Services.
“The SAP HANA platform has changed our view of data management and simplified tasks, giving our business a cutting-edge advantage and incomparable agility. Today’s accelerated business environment requires real-time response to changing market conditions. But gathering actionable information from large data sets is beyond the capabilities of conventional infrastructures. With the SAP HANA platform’s innovative in-memory technology, we will be able to analyze massive data sets to gain real-time information and take a faster business decisions,” said Abdulla Al Gurg, Group General Manager who spearheaded this project for ESAG.
This project was executed along with SAP Field services based on the strength of their technical and functional competence on the new technology HANA. After a detailed testing in Sandbox, Development & Quality System, the production system migration was undertaken over the weekend of April 3 and April 4, to ensure minimal business interruption.
“This launch takes our partnership with ESAG to the next level, recognizing that the Group is a regional leader in the adoption of the latest technology solutions to support their growth and the UAE’s diversifying economy. The SAP HANA platform serves as the engine for driving growth across businesses, innovating back-end processes while also enhancing customer experiences. We are confident that ESAG and their customers will be reaping the benefits of their smart technology investment,” said Frank Forndron, Director – Head of Customer Office and Quality Management, SAP MENA.
As part of its ongoing drive for operational efficiency, ESAG has adopted leading practices to support business planning. The SAP HANA project is set to transform the business planning and budgeting processes within the Group. Businesses within ESAG can now take advantage of real-time
analyses which speeds up planning cycles, sales and production processes as well as financial transactions.
About Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group LLC
Founded in the year 1960 by H.E. Easa Saleh Al Gurg, KCVO, CBE, the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group LLC (ESAG) is a multidivisional conglomerate with 23 companies. The Group has a range of diverse product and business interests that predominantly include retail, building and construction, industrial and joint ventures. The Group has an active presence throughout the UAE, Oman and Qatar. Its reach stretches across Asia, Middle East, and the African continent, parts of America, Australia and New Zealand.
As one of the leading business houses in the UAE, ESAG is a reliable regional partner to over 370 international brands and principals from across the world. Its portfolio of exclusive, top end brands includes names such as Siemens, Osram, British American Tobacco, United Colours of Benetton, Dunlop, Armitage Shanks, Viking Johnson, Siematic, Danfoss, Fisher & Paykel, Interfaceflor, Parador, Smeg, and 3M amongst others. The Group’s key joint ventures include Al Gurg Unilever, Siemens LLC, Al Gurg Fosroc, Arabian Explosives and Al Gurg Smollan.
With a team of over 3,000 professionals, ESAG has achieved tremendous growth and diversification in the last five decades. The Group remains keen to identify and associate with global brand leaders through trading partnerships and technical collaborations.
