Professional Services-Accounting, Audit and Tax – Business Times Oman http://www.businesstimesoman.com Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.2 Connor Consulting الأولى في الشرق الأوسط التي تفوز بشهادة خبرة في مجال إدارة أصول البرمجيات المعتمدة من Oracle، ما يعزز حضورها الإقليمي http://www.businesstimesoman.com/?p=310565/ http://www.businesstimesoman.com/?p=310565/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.businesstimesoman.com/?p=310565 دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — أعلنت اليوم Connor Consulting، وهي الشركة الرائدة في مجال ترخيص البرمجيات والاستشارات تتمتع بحضور متنامٍ في منطقة الشرق الأوسط، عن تحقيق إنجاز هام باعتبارها الشركة الأولى في المنطقة التي تنال شهادة خبرة في مجال إدارة أصول البرمجيات Verified Software Asset Management (SAM) Expertise المرموقة والمعتمدة من Oracle. من شأن هذا التقدير أن يعزّز خبرة Connor Consulting لمساعدة الشركات في الشرق الأوسط على تحسين استثماراتها في مجال تكنولوجيا المعلومات من خلال الإدارة الفعالة لأصول برمجيات Oracle من خلال برنامج إدارة رخص البرمجيات المعتمد Verified SAM.

تحسين الاستثمارات في قطاع تكنولوجيا المعلومات

يتيح برنامج Verified SAM من Oracle للشركات في الشرق الأوسط إمكانية تحسين استثماراتها في قطاع تكنولوجيا المعلومات من خلال الإدارة الفعالة والمتواصلة لأصولها البرمجية من Oracle من خلال مواءمة العقود مع الاستخدام الفعلي، وهو عنصر أساسي وحيوي لتوفير التكاليف. توفر خبرة Connor Consulting الوضوح والثقة في خوض التعقيدات المتعلّقة بترخيص برمجيات Oracle. يساهم اعتبارها أول شركة تحصل على صفة شريك معتمد في مجال إدارة أصول البرمجيات Verified SAM Partner في ترسيخ مكانة Connor Consulting كشركة رائدة في تقديم خدمات استشارية في مجال إدارة أصول البرمجيات (SAM)، ويؤكد التزامها بتحقيق المزيد من القيمة والتميز لصالح العملاء في جميع أنحاء الشرق الأوسط.

كذلك، يشكّل حصول Connor Consulting على شهادة Verified SAM تجسيداً لتفانيها في التميز في إدارة أصول البرمجيات والابتكار في الشرق الأوسط. إذ تتيح مراجعاتها الدقيقة والتحديثات المستمرة في مجال رخص البرمجيات للشركات التعامل بمزيد من الثقة مع تعقيدات برمجيات Oracle، وبالتالي، تحسين قدرتها على التحكم في التكاليف ومعالجة مسائل الامتثال. يشكّل هذا الالتزام بالوضوح والإدارة الاستباقية دليلاً على مكانة Connor Consulting كمستشار موثوق، يساعد الشركات في جميع أنحاء المنطقة على زيادة استثماراتها في برمجياتOracle  إلى أقصى حد

شهادة على الخبرة والابتكار

وفي معرض تعليقه على هذا الإنجاز، قال جاي تي باك، نائب الرئيس العالمي لحلول البرمجيات: “يعدّ حصولنا على شهادة أول شريك معتمد Verified SAM في الشرق الأوسط بمثابة وسام شرف لشركة Connor Consulting. يشكّل هذا التقدير تأكيداً على خبرتنا العميقة في مجال ترخيص برمجيات Oracle والاستشارات، والتي اكتسبناها بالعمل على مدى سنوات طويلة على توسيع حضورنا العالمي، وتعزيز فريقنا في الشرق الأوسط بشكل خاص.” وأضاف: “يمثّل هذا التقدير المقدّم لنا من Oracle دليلاً على صحة جهودنا ويحفزنا لمواصلة التطور جنباً إلى جنب مع قطاع التكنولوجيا الديناميكي في الشرق الأوسط. نحن لسنا مستشارين فحسب، إنما شركاء في مسيرة نجاح عملائنا، إذ نساعدهم على التقدم بثقة نحو مستقبل إدارة أصول البرمجيات. ومع مواصلتنا السعي لتحقيق النمو والابتكار، تلتزم Connor Consulting بتعزيز القيمة للعملاء دائمي التطور في الشرق الأوسط.

توسيع نطاق خبرتنا: ما وراء الحلول المستخدمة في الموقع

يعدّ برنامج Verified SAM، الذي كشفت Oracle النقاب عنه خلال قمة  CloudWorld في لاس فيغاس في سبتمبر 2023، حلاً متكاملاً وشاملاً يلبي احتياجات البيئات المحلية (في الموقع)، بما في ذلك Database & Options وFusion Middleware وE–Business Suite. تتمتع Connor Consulting بمهارة واسعة تشمل تقديم خدمات موازية للعملاء الذين يستخدمون نماذج البرمجيات كخدمة (SAAS) ونماذج المنصة كخدمة (PAAS)، وهذا يعزز مكانتها باعتبارها المستشار المتكامل في منظومة البرمجيات.

تواصلوا معنا

للحصول على المعلومات أو الاستفسارات الإضافية حول الطرق التي يمكن من خلالها لشركة Connor Consulting مساعدة مؤسستكم على تحسين استراتيجية إدارة أصول البرمجيات الخاصة بها من خلال برنامج Verified SAM، يرجى التواصل عبر البريد الالكتروني التالي: jbuck@connor–consulting.com

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Connor Consulting First in Middle East to Earn Oracle's Verified SAM Expertise, Bolstering Regional Presence http://www.businesstimesoman.com/?p=310558/ http://www.businesstimesoman.com/?p=310558/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.businesstimesoman.com/?p=310558 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Connor Consulting, a leading software licensing and advisory firm with a growing presence in the Middle East, today announced its achievement as the first company in the region to earn Oracle's prestigious Verified Software Asset Management (SAM) Expertise. This recognition reinforces Connor Consulting's expertise in helping Middle Eastern businesses optimize their IT investments by effectively managing their Oracle software assets through the Verified SAM program.

Optimizing IT Investments

Oracle's Verified SAM program empowers Middle Eastern businesses to optimize their IT investments through efficient Oracle software asset management on a continuous basis by aligning contracts with actual usage, a critical cost–saving factor. Connor Consulting's expertise ensures clarity and confidence in navigating the complexities of Oracle licensing. Being the first organization to be certified as a Verified SAM Partner reinforces Connor’s position as a leading software asset management advisor, committed to driving value and excellence for clients across the Middle East.

Connor Consulting's Verified SAM certification solidifies their dedication to software asset management excellence and innovation in the Middle East. Their meticulous reviews and continuous licensing updates empower organizations to confidently navigate the intricacies of Oracle software, helping optimize cost control and address compliance. This commitment to clarity and proactive management demonstrates that Connor Consulting is a trusted advisor, helping businesses across the region maximize their Oracle investments.

A Testament to Expertise and Innovation

“Earning the first Verified SAM Partner in the Middle East is a badge of honor for Connor Consulting,” says Jay T. Buck, Global Vice President of Software Solutions. “This recognition validates our deep expertise in Oracle licensing and advisory services, built over years of expanding our global presence and specifically strengthening our Middle East team. This recognition by Oracle validates our efforts and drives us to continue evolving alongside the dynamic tech landscape of the Middle East. We're not just consultants; we're partners in our clients' success, helping them navigate the future of software asset management with confidence. As we continue to grow and innovate, Connor Consulting is committed to driving value to the ever–evolving clients in the Middle East.”

Extending Our Expertise: Beyond On–Premises Solutions

Unveiled by Oracle at CloudWorld in Las Vegas in September 2023, the Verified SAM program is a comprehensive solution catering to on–premises environments, including Database & Options, Fusion Middleware, and E–Business Suite. Connor Consulting's proficiency extends to delivering parallel services for SAAS and PAAS clients, further solidifying its status as a holistic advisor in the software landscape.

Get in Touch

For additional information or inquiries about how Connor Consulting can assist your organization in optimizing its software asset management strategy through the Verified SAM program, please contact jbuck@connor–consulting.com

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Connor Appoints Siddharth Tiwari as Regional Head for the Connor expansion in India & MENA http://www.businesstimesoman.com/connor-appoints-siddharth-tiwari-as-regional-head-for-the-connor-expansion-in-india-mena/ http://www.businesstimesoman.com/connor-appoints-siddharth-tiwari-as-regional-head-for-the-connor-expansion-in-india-mena/#respond Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000 http://www.businesstimesoman.com/?p=306602 SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Connor Consulting (http://www.connor–consulting.com/), a global leader in contract compliance and software licensing, has announced the appointment of Siddharth Tiwari as Regional Head, India and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Tiwari will be responsible for driving the company's expansion in India and MENA, providing strategic oversight for business development, project delivery and partner alliance efforts.

When asked, Viresh Chana, CEO of Connor stated, "We are beyond excited to have Siddharth join the Connor team to help spearhead our expansion into new global regions. He is a proven leader who possesses a unique take on the market, including software licensing, cloud and FinOps trends." Chana believes Tiwari will play a pivotal role in growth and take the company's India and MENA business to the next phase. Tiwari will build a team of professionals to serve top clients, through Connor's unified portfolio of Software Advisory and Governance and Risk and Compliance offerings.

Tiwari has led a distinguished career in information technology and professional services, spanning over 15 years building and scaling businesses while working with top firms such as SoftwareONE, Forrester Research, Microsoft and Oracle. He carries a deep understanding of the Software Advisory business and the approach which needs to be taken to drive successful long–term outcomes for both customers and suppliers, evolving software compliance and SAM.

In addition, Tiwari has vast experience in creating and scaling a channel ecosystem, coupled with a deep knowledge of the dynamic software industry and widespread adoption of cloud computing. In his most recent role, he was instrumental in advising CxOs at global enterprises on software licensing best practices and how to maximize ROI and reduce TCO with publishers like Microsoft, Oracle, SAP and IBM (among others).

About Connor

At Connor, our goal is to help companies move into the future of IT and Software Asset Management, which has a strong affinity with the Cybersecurity world. Gone are the days where license management is purely an audit risk mitigation or pure cost avoidance play. Businesses are leveraging ITAM and SAM to strengthen their security postures and using license management analytics to transform data into business insights that enable and enhance the decision–making process through automation and Connor is here to help.

For more information about Connor and Siddharth Tiwari, visit http://www.connor–consulting.com/.

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Finacity, a White Oak Company, Facilitates Consumer Loan Funding Program for Express Credit Group’s African Lending Operations http://www.businesstimesoman.com/finacity-a-white-oak-company-facilitates-consumer-loan-funding-program-for-express-credit-groups-african-lending-operations/ http://www.businesstimesoman.com/finacity-a-white-oak-company-facilitates-consumer-loan-funding-program-for-express-credit-groups-african-lending-operations/#respond Wed, 06 Oct 2021 20:35:45 +0000 http://www.businesstimesoman.com/?p=306718 STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Finacity Corporation, a White Oak Company, ("Finacity") announced that it has successfully completed the facilitation of a new consumer loan funding program for Express Credit Group's Botswana specialty finance operations ("Express Credit"). The new facility will purchase loans from Express Credit through a newly created special purpose corporation. The first tranche consisted of the purchase of USD 9.0 million pool of payroll deduction loans. Additional tranches are expected to follow. Finacity developed the program in coordination with Africa based financial advisor Africa Growth Capital.

About Express Credit Group

Express Credit Group operates specialty finance businesses in several African nations, including Botswana and Namibia. Express Credit offers payroll deduction loans, unsecured loans and real estate secured loans to consumers. Charlotte Mathula, CEO of Express Credit Botswana said that "the new loan funding program enhances our liquidity and our ability to serve our customers. Express Credit Botswana anticipates additional loan demand which could be supported by this new facility."

About Finacity, a White Oak Company

Finacity, a White Oak Company, specializes in the structuring and provision of efficient capital markets receivables funding programs, supplier and payables finance, back–up servicing, and bond administration. Finacity currently facilitates the financing and administration of an annual receivables volume of approximately US $100 billion. With resources in the USA, Europe Latin America and Asia, Finacity conducts business throughout the world with obligors in 175 countries. Finacity is affiliated with White Oak Global Advisors, LLC, a leading alternative debt manager specializing in originating and providing financing solutions to facilitate the growth, refinancing and recapitalization of small and medium enterprises. For further information, please visit www.finacity.com.

About White Oak Global Advisors

White Oak Global Advisors, LLC ("WOGA"), together with its financing affiliates, provides over twenty lending products to the market, including term, asset–based, and equipment loans, to all sectors of the economy. Since its inception in 2007, WOGA and its affiliates have deployed over $9 billion across its product lines, utilizing a disciplined investment process that focuses on delivering risk–adjusted investment returns to investors while establishing long term partnerships with our borrowers. More information can be found at www.whiteoaksf.com.

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