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NOZZOM NEWSLETTER ISSUE #24 - January 2015
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NOZZOM NEWSLETTER ISSUE #24
Giza Systems www.gizasystems.com is the number one systems integrator in Egypt and the Middle East providing a wide range of industry specific technology solutions in the Telecom, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Real Estate & Hospitality industries. We have been shaping the IT industry and corporate agendas since 1974. Our consultancy practice provides industry focused services that enhance value for our clients by streamlining operational and business processes. Operating in the Middle East through Giza Arabia www.gizaarabia.com, Giza Systems Qatar and Giza Systems JLT (UAE), our group of companies is focused on contributing to the local and regional development with our technology solutions, commitment and outstanding customer service. Our team of 800 professionals enables us to extend our geographic footprint delivering diverse projects and connecting us with clients in the Middle East, Latin America and Russia.
Nozzom is a triannual publication of Giza Systems. Opinions expressed by contributing writers or material printed from other sources do not necessarily express those of the publisher. gizasystems.com and its companies own copyrights for the material contained in this newsletter, including all text, graphics, and photos. The use and/or reproduction by any means of any of the material without the written consent of Giza Systems is strictly prohibited.
Copyright @Giza Systems, Egypt, 2015. All rights reserved.
ChairmanShehab ElNawawi
Managing EditorLara Shawky
Creative & Art DirectorHesham Ezz El-Din
Content & Production Manager Lara Shawky
CopywriterEman Quotb
Photography
Mohamed El SayedLara Shawky
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Huawei and Giza Systems Partner to Boost Transport Solutions in Egypt and Empower ICT
Honeywell and Giza Systems Work Hand in Hand on Maaden-Alcoa JointVenture Project
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GSEC and Giza Systems Participatein the Third Arab Water Forum 2014,Cairo
VAS Integrated Solutions and EMCExhibit at Cairo ICT, 2014
Successful Collaborationwith Wataneya Society for theDevelopment of Orphanages
Giza Systems Silver Sponsors World RoboticsOlympiad, Egypt Finals
Honeywell Recognizes TopPerforming Channel Partners at Users Group Conference
Giza Systems Celebrates its 40th Anniver-sary in Katameya, New Cairo
IT Transformation at Giza Systems
Honeywell Awards Hassan Tahoun Bravo Award for OutstandingPerformance on the Maaden Project
Anritsu Recognizes GSDs Khaled Sherif as Best Sales Performer
Growth and Expansion at Giza Systems Inspires Internal Process Updates
Khalda Petroleum Company Awards Giza Systems Project for Dahshour Gas Plant DCS Replacement
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Welcome to our new issue of Nozzom, where we share with you our events, projects and plans.
We are extremely excited to come out with a Special Report on Africa in this issue. Once described as a "Hopeless Continent" by The Economist, the magazine has since aptly changed their description to "Africa Rising." No longer is Africa viewed as hopeless, but hopeful - an emerging market with immense potential for development and growth, representing a huge untapped consumer market.
Even though there are some challenges that the region still needs to tackle head on, it is clear that the influx of investments, the current trend of Africa investing in Africa, and the major infrastructure projects underway have shifted the discussion towards how Africa can attain transformational economies that can be sustained and encompass inclusive growth.
Africa is becoming one of the fastest growing economies in the world. This economy is spurred on by the growth momentum that has developed over the course of the past decade. Continuing growth will require major infrastructure projects, as well as balanced policies and reforms, in order to ensure the transformational development of Africa as a whole.
We are thrilled to be part of Africas growth-journey, contributing towards its shift to becoming a "Hopeful Continent."
The articles and items in this issue mainly focus on insights into Africa, as well as our major projects and solutions implemented in Africa. We have also included a number of additional articles involving our latest events, projects, awards and CSR efforts. Just a few highlights on what you can expect in this issue of Nozzom:
Insights into Africa: Special Report Giza Systems Recognized as One of Top Performing Channel Partners at Honeywells User Group Conference Huawei and Giza Systems Partner to Boost Transport Solutions in Egypt and Empower ICT Nozzom is not just about reporting on our past events. It is about communicating with you about our plans, solutions, and general direction on our path to moving forward. We would love to hear from you with any feedback, suggestions, or questions. For any inquiries or if you would like to receive the link to our newsletter via email, feel free to email us at: [email protected]
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Insights into Africa Interview with Osama Sorour, Chief Strategy Officer at Giza SystemsDespite the continents challenges, Africas macroeconomic prospects
remain promising. In 2013, Africa maintained an average growth rate of
about 4% in comparison to a global output growth of 3%. According to the World Bank, it is anticipated that gross domestic product (GDP)
growth reaches 5.4 percent in 2015.
The majority of the regions economies is on a trajectory of robust
growth driven by investment in infrastructure, a solid agricultural
production, and a booming services sector. Though the region has
not gone through the traditional industrial phase, its economies are
experiencing solid growth from both agriculture and services.
The positive momentum is powered not only by the booming agriculture and services sectors, but also by the demand for
infrastructure projects, as well as sustainability efforts for the nations
main productive capacities such as supply of electricity, which has
been a major challenge for the region.
Furthermore, Africa with its youngest population in the world
is experiencing growth in diverse sectors including oil and gas
production, financial services, communications and IT. Its delayed
development in ICT has presented it and its youthful consumers with a unique chance to bypass the older generation technologies and start its full-fledged development with state-of-the-art technologies that
are agile, efficient and flexible.
Likewise, the African consumer market is relatively untapped with its
demand for technology and mobile communications, which surpassed
expectations. The growth in this sector has attracted major companies
and investors to the region allowing for job creation, as well as inflow
inflow of foreign investment thereby boosting economies.
With the surge of loans and investments in Africa starting in the early 2000s by the Chinese, Fortune 500 companies, and the major world
financial institutions, Africa has met this influx with its own investments
stemming from an impetus of "Africa investing in Africa."
It is essential for the region to direct this influx of investments and
loans towards increasing infrastructure spending to tackle the
severe deficit in infrastructure affecting the continents power supply,
roads, business, efficiency, and trade. Investment in national goods
and services (e.g. electricity, ICT, transportation, roads, health and
education) is crucial for developing the economies and creating jobs for the reduction of poverty and long-lasting transformation in the region.
The potential for Africa to transform its economies is huge provided that it continues its efforts in infrastructure projects to ensure
productive capacities are sustainable and growth-enhancing measures are prioritized; works towards political stability and security;
establishes balanced fiscal and regulatory policies and reforms;
adopts good governance and transparency practices; and addresses key challenges that may arise such as the Ebola outbreak that could
impact some of the affected countries economies.
Giza Systems Expands in Africa
In 2014, Giza Systems began applying its growth and expansion
strategies in Africa through the acquisition of HF Giza Systems Smart
Solutions, previously known as HF Fire. The companys extensive
presence in Africa through HFGS offices in Kenya, Tanzania,
Uganda and Nigeria, will surely accelerate and ensure the growth of
the company, while also positioning it as a global integrated smart
solutions provider.
We spoke with Osama Sorour, Chief Strategy Officer at Giza Systems,
to examine Giza Systems strategy in the African arena, and how the
company plans to tackle the challenges of the continents unique
market.
Why Africa?
Africa has the one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Due to the fact that Africa is a less developed market, numerous
development opportunities and projects are still underway. The investments being made towards developing the African infrastructure aim to ensure productive capacities are in place as well help enhance the standard of living and reduce poverty. As a member of the African continent and under the COMESA agreement, Egyptian corporations
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can positively contribute to the various projects and benefit from the proximity and trade
agreements in order to actively participate in the development of Africa.
What is driving the growth and development in Africa?
Major growth drivers are infrastructure projects that are funded by international donors in various sectors including utilities,
roads, railways, airports, sea ports, and
pipelines, in addition to new oil and gas
discoveries in several African countries.
Are there certain sectors and countries that Giza Systems will focus on in Africa?
Giza Systems is mainly focusing on the East African market to leverage proximity and trade
agreements. Additionally, some select countries
in West Africa are being targeted, namely Nigeria, as
it constitutes the largest economy in the whole African continent.
What are the risks of working/investing in Africa? And how will they be handled?
Having mentioned some of the key drivers for growth, there are still some risks for doing business in Africa that
need to be considered. Doing business in Africa is expensive due to the fact that it is a fragmented market. It is made
up of diverse countries, each with its own set of potentials, opportunities and risks. In addition, the business volume
in one country alone is not sufficient for the livelihood of our company; therefore, we have to focus on a number of
opportunities in diverse countries to generate the necessary volume. Accordingly, more resources and more travel
are required to cover the various markets. This can be contrasted with the Gulf countries, for example, where one
country could generate enough business. Another risk concerns the political instability in several African countries,
which severely impacts the cost of doing business. Likewise, availability of funds or lack thereof in case of locally
financed projects is sometimes a concern and a challenge of working in Africa.
What are Giza Systems plans for expansion in Africa?
At Giza Systems, we plan to make 2015 the "Year of Africa." We are preparing to expand significantly in East Africa to
cover all East African countries and strengthen our penetration in the countries where we already have a physical presence,
namely Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. We have also assigned a dedicated team for Nigeria to implement our penetration
plan. Our objective is to double Giza Systems integration business in Africa through 2017. This is in addition to the business
generated by HFGS, which has extensive presence in Africa through its offices in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Nigeria,
as well as established references in the region. Based on our plans and forecasts, we estimate that Africa will contribute to
approximately 30% of our total revenues in the coming 3 years.
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What do you consider to be the guiding strategy for our expansion in Africa?
We aim to focus on offering state-of-the-art technologies, services and solutions that can add value to the
African development plan. By implementing major infrastructure projects, we can contribute towards long-
lasting development and inclusive growth to the region.
How does Giza Systems specifically plan to achieve its vision for Africa?
We believe that Giza Systems enjoys a differentiated position in Africa, due to the fact that we are
ahead of our competition in terms of market knowledge, expertise and references. Our vision is to
extend our position as the number one systems integrator in the Middle East (ME) to become
the number one systems integrator in the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
How do you see Giza Systems strategic plans changing to fit the companys
vision in Africa?
Our first step in working towards our vision was the
acquisition of HF Fire with its already existing offices across
Africa, which led to the establishment of HF Giza Systems.
In addition to relocating some of our key experts to Africa, we
have recruited a number of African calibers and professionals to our team that have the required know-how and in-depth
expertise to implement major projects in the region. Furthermore,
we have dedicated a significant segment of our business development
funds and resources to focus on the African market.
What is Giza Systems competitive advantage in Africa?
Giza Systems position as a leading systems integrator in the region is
derived from its teams wealth of technical capabilities, extensive experience,
knowledge of the market, and its proven track record in the various industries.
The company also enjoys the advantages of geographic proximity and valuable trade
agreements.
What are the advantages of Giza Systems working in Africa both on a national level and African level?
By investing our time and effort, and participating in the development of the African
infrastructure, it is sure to encourage and enhance political relationships with the East
African region. By contributing to the transformation of the African economies as a whole,
this will in turn benefit the Egyptian economy through trade, business, and investment.
Essentially, being part of the advancement of the African market is a huge opportunity and
promises to yield outstanding returns in the near future for the entire continent.
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Expansive Strategies HF Giza Systems in Africa We also spoke with Raouf Hassan, CEO for HF Giza Systems WECA,
and Sherif Ali, CEO for HF Giza Systems MENA, to find out more about
the companys approach and future plans for the African market.
What, in your opinions, are the key drivers for growth in Africa?
Africa is an important producer of oil and natural gas, expecting to
account for 10 percent of global oil and 9 percent of natural gas production in 2035. In addition, the continuation of good medium-
term policies and structural reforms are promising for future growth in the region.
It is also anticipated that half of the worlds future population growth
will be driven by Africa, because of longer life expectancy. This
trend could lead to an adult population of around 800 million by
2030 (compared to 460 million in 2010). Africas rapid urbanization
and flourishing middle class could generate hundreds of millions of
consumers.
To sustain this growth, however, Africa will need to continue reducing
poverty and inequality, and step up the transformation of its economy.
This can be achieved through the proper investment plans and appropriate utilization of products and services made available now.
What are the main motives for HFGS to extensively work in Africa?
HF Giza Systems enjoys a heritage of engineering excellence that
enables it to design and install some of the worlds most advanced
solutions in the fields of security, life safety, building management,
audio-video and fire protection systems.
Thanks to our proven track record in these fields, and the successful
completion of around 1,500 projects in the region over the past 17
years, our expansion plan entails opening more branches in Africa
and the Middle East.
What are the biggest challenges you are facing to improve the African infrastructure today?
Over the last few years, Africa has benefitted from some significant
improvements in infrastructure; however, daunting challenges remain.
The poor state of infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa in terms of electricity, water, roads and information and communications
technology reduces productivity by as much as 40 percent, and
affects business, efficiency and trade. Likewise, the ailing public
health system poses a massive challenge and threat, hindering the
well-being and development of the African people.
Outdated educational standards pose another serious challenge.
Although the African population is the youngest in the world, with 60
percent being less than 25 years of age, youth are unprepared for
employment due to the lack of proper training, which makes the hiring
process difficult and hinders the development of the workforce.
What are the keys opportunities to be found in the African market today?
Forecasts of high real estate development rates within Africa over the
coming decade, as well as growing oil and gas field explorations, are
all factors driving the continent towards a stable financial position that
is anticipated to attract and open doors for more investments.
Thriving infrastructure related projects in fields like power stations
and energy generation, airports and sea ports, as well as IT and data
projects, are considered key factors for HFGS to further invest in
Africa.
What do you think the African technology market needs the most right now?
Currently, the African technology market needs proper technical consultation services, which will be reflected in selecting the right solutions meeting the continents exact needs. Africa has the unique opportunity to bypass the older generation technologies and leap towards state-of-the-art technologies as the foundation to its systems and structures.
Being prepared with an integrated portfolio representing turnkey
solutions will certainly be an added value to any technology supplier aiming to penetrate the African market to ensure the implementation
of flexible and agile business models.
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Governmental short/long term planning for enhancing the technology
market, however, is also crucial to boosting the African ICT market
for the development of its economies, provided that the right financial
funds and knowledgeable personnel are allocated.
What are the unique selling points of HFGS?
HFGSs proven track record in Africa, as well as its teams technical
expertise, experience, continuous training, and knowledge of the
market, enable us to take on some of the most challenging projects in
the continent, with confidence that the best results will be achieved.
Our team of 250 professionals, and partnerships with over 50 global
technology leaders, allow us to extend our geographic footprint across
four regions, delivering diverse projects and connecting us with over
1,000 clients in all sectors.
Operating through our offices throughout Africa, we are focused on
contributing to the local and regional development with our technology solutions, commitment and outstanding customer service, with over
1,500 successful projects.
The companys technical office, presales, and projects departments
provide extensive design, installation, commissioning and after
sales services, including initial study and conceptual design; total
project management offerings; total installation services; project
commissioning; as well as full engineering and after sales support.
HFGSs portfolio of agile, custom-made complete solutions serves a
diverse spectrum of sectors including hospitality, telecom, banking,
oil and gas, power generation, industrial, healthcare, retail, public/
government and transportation.
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Kenya Pipeline Company Awards Giza Systems Maungu Pump Station Project Leveraging Giza Systems vast expertise in the oil and gas industry
and automation solutions, Kenya Pipeline Company awarded Giza
Systems the project for supply, installation and commissioning of
Medium Voltage (MV), Low Voltage (LV) and Variable Speed Drive
(VSD) switchboards at Maungu Pump Station. The project is expected
to be completed by the third quarter of 2015.
"We are delighted to have been awarded this project by Kenya
Pipeline Company, one of the O&G leaders in the East African market.
Expanding into Africa is one of our prime strategies this coming
period, and we are thrilled to have gained a foothold in the booming
Kenyan market. With the market growing at a significant pace, we
believe that it is instrumental for Giza Systems to contribute to the development of the oil and gas infrastructure," stated Osama Sorour,
Chief Strategy Officer at Giza Systems. He added, "Our ability to
provide a comprehensive integrated solution, coupled with our local
resources and references were key to being awarded this project."
Giza Systems has been contracted to design, supply, and install the
Medium Voltage (MV), Low Voltage (LV) and Variable Speed Drive
(VSD) switchboards. The project also extends to the commissioning
and testing of the installed systems serving Maungu Pumping Station
in Kenya. Furthermore, being strategic and critical for the oil and gas
transport in Kenya, shutdown time for Maungu Pumping Station will
need to be minimal during the implementation of the project to avoid interruption of operations.
The project scope includes the design of new switchboards to fit
in the existing switchboard room using the existing cables without
any additional cable connections. It will also tackle the mechanical
challenge of modifying and replacing the fluid coupling mechanism
with a direct coupling and VSD to eliminate the various maintenance problems encountered through the use of the old technique of fluid
coupling to control pump speeds.
The implementation of this project will contribute to solving a number of pipe network issues, as it will help minimize maintenance problems
caused by the old fluid coupling, as well as ensure the smooth,
proper and continuous operations at the station. The project reflects a
major market trend of
shifting towards VSD for controlling the speed of pumps. This shift enhances the maintenance and management of national resources by optimizing efficiencies, reducing operating costs, and increasing
reliability.
We are uniquely positioned to fulfill KPCs needs and meet their
expectations. Our expertise in integrated oil & gas and automation
solutions; our understanding of the technicalities involved in integrating systems from partners like Schneider Electric and Rockwell
Automation; as well as our competitive price offering and commitment
were determining factors in being awarded this project, commented
Ahmed Kamal, Chief Sales Officer at Giza Systems.
The implementation of this project will better support the efficiency
of Kenya Pipeline Companys network, further contributing to the
transformation of the Kenyan oil and gas infrastructure and services to world class standard, as a key lever to the development of Kenya.
About KPC
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited www.kpc.co.ke is a State
Corporation established on 6th September, 1973 under the Companies
Act (CAP 486) of the Laws of Kenya and started commercial operations
in 1978. The Company is 100% owned by the Government and
complies with the provisions of the State Corporations Act (Cap 446) of 1986. The main
objective of setting up the Company was to provide efficient, reliable, safe and cost
effective means of transporting petroleum
products from Mombasa to the hinterland. In pursuit of this objective, the Company
constructed pipeline network, storage and
loading facilities for transportation, storage
and distribution of petroleum products.
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HF Giza Systems Platinum Sponsor at Modern Airports Africa 2014, UgandaHF Giza Systems (HFGS) participated and sponsored the Modern
Airports Africa 2014 event in Uganda. The exhibition took place from
the 25th through 27th November, 2014 at the Protea Hotel Entebbe,
Entebbe, Uganda.
Modern Airports Africa 2014, in partnership with the Ministry of
Works and Transport, Uganda and the Civil Air Navigation Services
Organization (CANSO), brings together a unique platform, reflecting
international trends, highlighting world class standards and analyzing
the applicability of self-revenue generating operations.
The key topics discussed during the event included ways of
developing infrastructure that promotes Uganda as a regional travel hub in east Africa; building airports that match the countrys economic
ambitions; harmonizing African airspace through partnerships and cooperation among aviation stakeholders; identifying a world class
safety and security approach for modern airports; meeting set security regulations and infrastructure; discussing the future of African airports; upgrading existing infrastructure while delivering operational
benefits and reducing costs amongst others.
"We were extremely proud to represent Egypt at Modern Airports
Africa and sponsor the event for its significance in terms of airport
technologies and infrastructure. The event was a great opportunity to network with industry leaders and be informed of the latest trends in
airport solutions. The key themes in the event were aligned with our
strategy of providing state-of the-art technologies for Africas airports
and infrastructure, thus, promoting and developing Africas economy
as a whole," stated Osama Sorour, Chief Strategy Officer at Giza
Systems.
As the continent continues its progress towards development and economic growth, Africa has witnessed strong growth in air traffic in
recent years. Passenger traffic recorded a solid growth of 7.5 percent
in 2012, reaching 163 million passengers. The expected annual
average growth is 6 percent for the next 5 years, with increased
aircraft movements by 0.8 percent to reach 2.67 million.
This growth has provided a stimulus for investment in airport infrastructure in some parts of Africa, as national governments
recognize the essential need for facilities that meet international standards, as well as the management of expected increases in
passengers numbers and aircrafts.
With the anticipated demand, HFGS, exclusively and strategically
placed within the continent, is committed to excellence and providing
its customers with a holistic approach to smart integrated solutions for airports. HFGS is specialized in the design, procurement,
installation, operational readiness, commissioning and operation of
a number of light current systems that ensure the safe, secure and
efficient operation of airports. It also integrates data and IT networks,
in addition to infrastructure required to operate these systems and integrate them with the overall facility information systems.
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KenGen Awards Giza Systems Turkwel Hydro Power Station Project Relying on Giza Systems technical capabilities, extensive experience
and knowledge of the market, as well as its partnerships with global
leaders in the field of electricity, Kenya Electricity Generating Company
(KenGen) recently awarded Giza Systems the Turkwel Hydro Power
Station rehabilitation project. The power station is situated in north-western Kenya, on the border of Turkana and West Pokot and Pokot
North districts, approximately 550 km from Nairobi.
Due to the old and obsolete low voltage switchboards with associated control systems, KenGen was facing challenges in acquiring spare
parts, which affected the reliability and operations of the Turkwel
Hydro Power Station. They submitted a request for tenders to
rehabilitate the power station, which entailed a careful analysis of the
existing schemes to ensure integration of the new components and
systems with existing controls, monitoring and supervision schemes,
re-design of the controls and interface to the automation PLC and
SCADA, and process instrumentation of the switchboards.
Giza Systems was awarded the tender for their proven track record,
successful implementations of similar projects, technical expertise,
and competitive offer. Giza Systems was contracted to design,
supply, install, test and commission 415 Vac switchboard panels and
associated relay panels serving Turkwel Hydro power station in Kenya. The main challenges faced by the team during the implementation of the project related to designing the new switchboards using the existing cables and space
constraints to ensure a perfect fit with the existing set-up.
"We are extremely proud to contribute with our technology to
the economic growth of Africa, through optimizing operational
efficiencies," commented Mohamed Sedeek, Chief Operations
Officer at Giza Systems. He continued, "This project enhances Giza
Systems presence in the African utility market, as KenGen alone
produces more than 80% of the electricity consumed in Kenya and
it is truly a milestone for us in Africa to collaborate with them on this project."
The Turkwel Hydro Power Station is Kenyas third largest hydro power
plant. Accordingly, the switchover from the existing switchboards to
the new switchboards is to be carried out with minimum disruption to the operations of Turkwel power station.
The implementation of the new switchboards promises to enhance operations, eliminating issues arising from the use of old switchboards,
as well as ensuring proper and continuous operations for the hydro power plant. The project also extends to ensuring integration of the
solution with existing infrastructure, stabilization, testing, and training.
About KenGen KenGen (www.kengen.co.ke) is the leading electric power generation
company in Kenya, producing about 80 percent of electricity
consumed in the country. The company utilizes various sources to generate electricity ranging from hydro, geothermal, thermal
and wind.
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Mumias Sugar Company Selects Giza Systems for DCS Maintenance ServiceMumias Sugar Company selected Giza Systems for the maintenance of its distributed control system (DCS), because of the companys
technical capabilities, extensive experience, and knowledge of the
manufacturing process control market.
"We are happy to contribute with our technology and in-depth
expertise to the economic growth of Africa, through optimizing
operational efficiencies," commented Mohamed Saad Gad, Country
Sales Manager WECA at Giza Systems. He continued, "This project
enhances Giza Systems presence in the African manufacturing arena
and is aligned with our Africafocused strategy. The industrial sector
is expected to steadily grow from 6% in 2013 to 10.2% in 2017,
according to the Kenyan Second Medium Term Plan, which is a key
foundation and driver for Kenyas economy."
The scope comprised the maintenance of the existing Honeywell DCS
service at the clients power plant and sugar factory. Facing issues
with the existing DCS and after-sales support services, the client had
contemplated replacing the DCS entirely. However, after carrying out
the maintenance for the DCS and troubleshooting the entire system to identify the issues, the existing DCS is currently working smoothly
and operational efficiencies have been optimized.
Distributed control systems are dedicated systems essential for the control and monitoring of manufacturing processes that are continuous or batch-oriented, such as oil refining, gas production/processing
plants, petrochemicals, central station power generation, fertilizers,
food and beverage manufacturing, steelmaking, and papermaking.
DCS are connected to a group of sensors, actuators and other control
systems; and using set-points defined by operators, they control the
flow of material through the plant.
Ensuring the proper functioning of DCS is critical for the manufacturing process of the factory. In addition to optimizing operational efficiencies,
the implementation of this service helps the client reduce costs,
decrease energy consumption, eliminate environmental concerns,
and optimize the automation of internal processes.
"We are very excited about this project and the chance to work with
Mumias, one of Kenyas largest sugar companies," stated Yasser
Al-Abaseery, General Manager of Process Control Solutions at Giza
Systems. He added, "Our commitment to handle all the required
steps and regulations to revive and optimize their DCS services was a great opportunity for Giza Systems to expand its foothold in the
manufacturing industry in the country with exceptional expertise and
dedication."
About Mumias
Mumias Sugar Company (www.mumias-sugar.com) is one of Keynas
leading sugar companies. In its leadership role in the industry, Mumias
has diversified into power, water and ethanol production. The company
has a capacity to produce 34MW of electricity of which 26MW is exported to the national grid. It also has the capacity to produce 24
million litres of water and 22 million litres of Ethanol annually. Mumias still maintains its dominance in the sugar Manufacturing sector.
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TANESCO Selects Giza Systems for Implementation of Containerized Switchgears Project Tanzania Electricity Supply Company (TANESCO) awarded Giza Systems the project for supply of containerized 11kv switchgears and 33kv Skid Mounted switchgears for MVA transformers.
As the leading systems integrator in the region, Giza Systems was contracted for the project due to its technical capabilities, extensive experience, and its partnerships with global leaders in the field of power. Tanzania Electricity Supply Company awarded the project to Giza Systems with confidence that the best results will be achieved.
In partnership with XD EGEMAC, Giza Systems scope of work includes the supply, design, engineering, procurement, installation, training, testing, commissioning and start-up of containerized 11kv switchgears and 33kv Skid Mounted switchgears for MVA transformers.
"Taking on this project provides us with a great opportunity to penetrate the Tanzanian market in the electricity field. Working with the Tanzania Electricity Supply Company and breaking ground in this field is expected to yield outstanding results," commented Amr Sherif, General Manager of Transmission & Distribution at Giza Systems.
Giza Systems transfer of knowledge, agility and industry innovation, in addition to its longstanding track record, industry expertise, and competitive pricing positioned it as the ideal systems integrator to cooperate with TANESCO and fulfill the requirements of the project. Giza Systems is employing its expertise in systems integration and its understanding of the underlying details of the project to deploy the required solutions for the implementation project.
The implementation of this project will better support the efficiency of the networks electrical substations, further contributing to the transformation of the Tanzanian electricity infrastructure for the development of Tanzania.
About TANESCO
Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (www.tanesco.co.tz) is a parastatal organization under the Ministry of Energy and Minerals in Tanzania. The Company generates, transmits, distributes and sells electricity to Tanzania mainland and sells bulk power to the Zanzibar Electricity Corporation (ZECO), which in turn sells it to the public in the islands of Unguja and Pemba. TANESCO owns most of the electricity generating, transmitting and distributing facilities in Tanzania Mainland, which has an estimated population of 40.2 million people by July 2008 (World Fact Book).
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Giza Systems Participates in the Third East Africa Oil and Gas Summit and Exhibition, Nairobi Giza Systems participated at the Third East Africa Oil and Gas Summit
and Exhibition (EAOGS) in Nairobi. The exhibition took place from
the 15th through the 17th of October, and was held at the Kenyatta
International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.
East Africa Oil and Gas Summit and Exhibition is considered the most
prestigious annual oil and gas conference and exhibition in East Africa.
In its third year, EAOGS once again earned the official endorsement of
the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum Kenya.
With recent developments in the region, the EAOGS was pivotal in
raising key issues and considerations tackling the need for critical
infrastructure to ensure that potential growth and investments materialize.
The major themes addressed included updates about latest explorations; strategies for directing revenues into sustainability
projects; attracting investment; crucial projects needed for development and infrastructure; and highlighting the role of service companies for ensuring infrastructure projects underway and priorities to serve the oil and gas boom.
"We were really thrilled to participate in the East Africa Oil and Gas
Summit and Exhibition, for the key themes addressed
in the sessions and the meetings with the various
prominent delegates," stated Ahmed Kamal, Chief Commercial
Officer at Giza Systems. "East Africa is becoming the major hot spot
for oil and gas with the discoveries of reserves the past years, which
promise to be a major source of revenue transforming the region entirely," he elaborated.
The Third East Africa Oil and Gas Summit 2014 welcomed over
450 delegates from 380 regional and international companies. The
conference program addressed major commercial opportunities throughout the region and featured a high profile speaker line up of
government and industry speakers. This years exhibition saw over
2,340 visitors interested in increasing their exposure to the very latest
products and services.
EAOGS featured 36 speakers consisting of ministry officials,
senior executives and industry experts from NOCs, IOCs, financial
institutions, government authorities and embassies and service
companies.
The Conference agenda included a two day strategic conference as well as roundtable country focus sessions, where delegates engaged
directly with the countries of interest to them. Participating countries
were represented by Ministry and national oil company officials
who were best placed to brief delegates on the status of projects and opportunities available. Countries represented include Ethiopia,
Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia,
South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
"East Africa is definitely on a trajectory of immense growth, whereby
its development will hinge on its roadmap for production, investment,
energy and infrastructure. We look forward to being able to support
the various countries in their striving for modernization of resources and operational efficiencies," commented Mostafa El Hossamy,
Account Manager WECA at Giza Systems.
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Giza Systems Deploys Smart Metering for Master Power Project Giza Systems announces its first installation of Echelons smart
metering solution in a project for Master Power Systems Limited
in Kenya. The solution serves a shopping mall with over 100 retail outlets. The client awarded Giza Systems the project for its technical capabilities and valuable partnerships with global leaders in the field
of smart metering.
Partnering with smart metering market leaders has provided Giza
Systems with a competitive advantage in the smart technology. We offer our customers our know-how and a proven smart metering
technology that is incorporated today in more than 30 million operational electricity meters all over the world. This technology is of great use in residential and business compounds, shopping malls,
and electricity distribution utilities.
As the leading systems integrator in the region, Giza Systems
understands the requisite planning and deployment systems needed for the transformation towards smart grid technologies.
With a number of initiatives and national pilot projects underway in Kenya for the rollout of smart meters, the deployment of smart
infrastructure and utilities underpins the anticipated growth for solutions that address the realities of energy consumption and ageing infrastructure.
Smart meters are the latest technology trend utilized to optimize the already existing infrastructure while reducing cost, energy
consumption, and increasing reliability. Simply, smart meters enable
optimal efficacy in the management of power to allow for the most
efficient and economical use for utilities, as well as consumers.
Some of the main issues facing energy companies in Kenya, and
Africa as a whole, relate to the frequent power blackouts, electricity
theft and tampering, and collection of unpaid electricity bills. These
endemic problems to the region can actually be alleviated by the deployment of smart meters, which has demonstrably increased
accurate billing and cash collection, optimized networks, assisted
in the control of energy consumption, reduced non-technical losses
accrued by energy companies, and allowed for tracking and detection
of power theft and tampering.
For the consumers, smart meters act as a two-way communication
technology that allows them and energy companies to track and
monitor energy consumption in real-time. This enables consumers to
modify their usage and bills, as well as provide them with a basis to
dispute any incorrect bills. "Electricity bills are typically a point of contention between service
providers and consumers, as a lot of factors have to be taken into
consideration when calculating power consumption," explained
Mohamed Saad Gad, Country Sales Manager, WECA, at Giza Systems.
He elaborated, "A smart meter records the consumption of electric
energy in intervals of an hour or less, so it puts an end to estimated
bills, which is the predominant source of complaints by customers.
Likewise, consumers are able to better manage their consumption due
to outside displays providing up-to-date consumption information. Moreover, the solution allows customers to check the history of their
old consumptions and readings for reference."
The benefits that can be gained from the deployment of smart meters
in Africa are not only confined to operators and consumers. They could
also potentially affect securing global investments in Africa for power
infrastructure. Traditionally, investors avoided the power infrastructure
in Africa due to the staggering amounts of unpaid bills that remain uncollected and losses incurred from power theft.
The adoption of smart meters essentially enables power companies to collect payments and/or disconnect consumers that are not paying
their bills, as well as detect electricity theft, thereby reducing losses.
This, in turn, allows for a return on investment, which would most
likely attract investors and provide them with the necessary impetus
to support power market ventures in Africa.
The implementation of this project promises to translate into higher operational efficiencies and cost-cutting measures, increased
reliability and customer choice, as well as sustainability of resources.
It represents another step in the ongoing process aiming to improving economic and social development for the growth of the country and African continent.
About Master Power
Master Power Systems Limited (masterpowers.com) is a leading
engineering and contracting company specialized in designing and executing of electrical works. The companys main focus in the
corporate market lies in providing quality service. The company is
certified for both ISO 9001-2008 for quality and BS OHSAS 18001-
2007 for Health & Safety in the year 2010.
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Khalda Petroleum Company Awards Giza Systems Project for Dahshour Gas Plant DCS Replacement Khalda Petroleum Company awarded Giza Systems the project for
Dahshour Gas Plant Distributed Control Systems (DCS) replacement
last year. Utilizing Honeywell technology, the project has been recently
completed.
"With the completion of this project, Giza Systems reinforces its
position in the process control market, specifically in the oil and
gas industry, and continues to deploy its most advanced safety and
automation solutions," stated Yasser Al-Abaseery, General Manager
of Process Control Solutions Line of Business at Giza Systems. He
elaborated, "Khalda Petroleum Company is one of our strategic clients,
and we are delighted that they approached Giza Systems for what we can bring to the project in terms of the value of our technologies and experience."
By offering a state-of-the-art control system, the replacement of the old
existing system instead of upgrading it was determined to be the most
cost efficient and effective approach. A comprehensive analysis and
review were carried out to determine the requirements, specifications,
and systems capabilities to ensure that the requirements were met by the implementation of the new DCS.
Khalda Petroleum Company contracted Giza Systems to design,
commission and start-up the new DCS. The scope of work included the
complete analysis and understanding of the process control logic of the old system; reviewing plant control operations and specifications;
and implementing the new logic on the newly installed DCS. Giza Systems was also responsible for migration from the old system to the new system through hot cutover to minimize the required shutdown time.
Transitioning to the new DCS called for an innovative approach and sensitive balance to ensure compliance with requirements and safety,
while seamlessly performing a changeover to the new system without interrupting operations, also known as a hot cutover. The implemented
state-of-the-art new system results in the optimization of operations,
increased efficiency in monitoring and reporting, reduced maintenance
efforts, and minimal downtime of the plant operations.
By securing LPG production, which is used to supply houses with
gas, the project addresses a number of challenges including repeated
shutdown periods due to spare parts shortage, thus, enhancing
production periods and ensuring operational efficiencies.
Khalda Petroleum Company awarded Giza Systems the project for
their technologies, support services, and skilled personnel that can
assist them with streamlining their operations. Mohamed El Sawy, from
Gas Operations at Khalda Gas, states, "We are pleased to work with
Giza Systems on yet another vital project, thanks to the Companys
longstanding track record in plant automation, industry expertise and
competitive pricing."
On the other hand, Ahmed Salem, Maintenance Manager at Dahshour
gas plant thanked the team, expressing his satisfaction with the
performance, cooperation and fast responses.
With the set-up of the new DCS for Dahshour Gas Plant, the project
renders Giza Systems a forerunner in the oil and gas sector, with its
continuous contributions to upgrading Egypts national infrastructure.
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Huawei and Giza Systems Partner to Boost Transport Solutions in Egypt and Empower ICTGiza Systems entered into a strategic three year partnership with Huawei, one of the
leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. With Giza Systems recent launch of the Transportation
and Technology Infrastructure line of business, the partnership secures delivering
next-generation transportation solutions to
customers. The combined expertise in the
various verticals and extensive offerings allows
customers to transform their business with state-of-the-art ICT solutions.
The partnership leverages Giza Systems
intimate knowledge of the specific challenges
faced by operators in Egypt in the diverse sectors, as well as avails its regional offices,
client base and customer reach. As part of the contract, the partnership covers the entire
Huawei portfolio including ICT and enterprise
solutions, consumer devices, carrier networks,
as well as TBS for datacenters and solar
systems. The strategic agreement promises to enrich Giza Systems portfolio with innovative
solutions at competitive prices and a solid reference list.
"With our new strategic partnership, we hope
to further enrich our portfolio of offerings,
helping more organizations make the best out
of the technologies available, and enhance
their competitiveness with the new waves of innovation and market trends," said Ahmed
Rady, Senior Presales Consultant at Giza
Systems. He added "This collaboration will
also reinforce Giza Systems presence in fields
like transportation, datacenter and mobile
networks, where Huawei is a key market
player."
Ali Khalaf, Product Manager at Huawei, stated,
"The collaboration between Huawei and Giza
Systems begins with mutual understanding and respect. It is also the surefire way to
accomplish more for our companies. We support our partners to discover the best ways to help customers make the most out of the
technologies available."
Hand in hand, Giza Systems and Huawei will act
as technology enablers to drive the technical qualification of the electrical, telecom, and
transport field professionals across different
industries. Both Huawei and Giza Systems
are committed to boost innovation and support their customers in transforming their businesses with state-of-the-art technologies that ensure optimal efficiencies, reliability, and
safety.
Contributing to the sustainable development of society, the economy, and the environment,
Huawei and Giza Systems are determined to
provide green solutions that enable customers to tackle challenges facing the transportation
industry through reducing power consumption,
carbon emissions, and costs of resources.
About Huawei
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is a leading
global ICT solutions provider headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong. It is the largest
telecommunications equipment maker in the
world, having overtaken Ericsson in 2012.
The company has established end-to-end capabilities and strengths across the carrier networks, enterprise, consumer, and cloud
computing fields. Huaweis products and
solutions have been deployed in over 170 countries, serving more than one third of the
worlds population.
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Honeywell and Giza Systems Work Hand in Hand on Maaden-Alcoa Joint Venture ProjectThe Maaden-Alcoa Joint Venture Project is another pinnacle of
Honeywell and Giza Systems fruitful partnership, as the partners
work steadily towards the completion of Maadens mine and alumina
refinery project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The alumina refinery
at Ras Al Khair is the first refinery ever to be constructed and operated
in the region, and the project is expected to be completed in the first
quarter of 2015.
The remarkable element of this project is its scale. The site will
be the most efficient vertically integrated aluminum complex in
the world. It will use Saudi Arabias bauxite
resources to profitably
produce aluminum for domestic and international markets,
as well as facilitate the development of domestic downstream industries in the Kingdom.
"We are building a
minerals and metals industry in Saudi Arabia that maximizes the value
of the nations mineral
resources; contributes to sustainable economic diversification and shareholder value; provides high value job
opportunities for Saudis; and a reliable supply of quality products to our global customers. This milestone marks a significant moment for
our industry in Saudi Arabia and the broader GCC region," said Khalid
Mudaifer, President and CEO of Maaden.
"As the lowest cost aluminum complex in the world, the Maaden
Alcoa joint venture is foundational in Alcoas strategy to create a
globally competitive commodity business," said Klaus Kleinfeld, Alcoa
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The first alumina milestone is
another demonstration of our disciplined execution as we transform
Alcoa to create sustainable shareholder value."
Due to the magnitude and complexity of the project, various industry
leaders including Honeywell, Giza Systems, WPF WorleyParsons
& Fluor (joint venture), and Samsung Engineering and Outotec
were brought on board for the execution of this significant project.
Honeywell Turki Arabia Ltd. contracted Giza Systems to assist in the
implementation of the project for the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) joint venture with Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa
Inc.) with confidence that the desired results will be met.
"Together, we overcame many challenges including compressed
time schedule for the project to meet client deadlines, late changes
in vendor design, and interfacing with multiple EPCs. Despite the
various challenges, we were able to ensure effective and safe
implementation without compromising the high quality of systems delivered," commented Alex Cumming, Site Manager at Honeywell.
He continued "Giza Systems is recognized for their excellent
technical skills, professional attitude and commitment to see projects
successfully delivered. We look forward to partnering together again
for other new and challenging projects in the Middle East."
The solutions installed included Honeywells automation systems
Experion Process Knowledge System (EPKS); Safety Manager (SM);
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Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES); Advanced Regulatory
Control (ARC); Advanced Process Control (APC); Operator Training
Simulator (OTS); as well as Rockwell Programmable Logic Controllers
(PLC).
To ensure seamless operations and integration on site, as well as the
delivery of superior quality and safety, the scope of work involved
working with the latest technologies in process control including:
Support installation of around 150 cabinets in substations; installation of technical work stations all over the site; building of
the network then connecting all substations to CPB
Support HDEC, Samsung and Outotec in field instrument loop
testing (around 10,000 field instruments)
Support HDEC, Samsung and Outotec in the drive loop testing
(around 1,000 drives)
Implement Corrective Action Requests before commissioning starts (around 6,000 requests)
The Giza Systems team consisting of 17 engineers held key positions
on site activities - collaborated with expert engineers from all around
the globe, ardently working together on this massive project. Thanks to the exceptional teamwork and support, as well commitment and
dedication, many of the team members were recognized for their
contributions and outstanding performance. The teams shared and gained great technical and managerial experiences, in addition
to providing practical procedures and guidance on the control of different hazards at site.
As the project nears completion, the Saudi Arabian Mining Company
(Maaden) and lightweight metals leader Alcoa announced in
December that the alumina refinery at the complex had successfully
produced its first alumina from Saudi Arabian bauxite. The milestone
marks the commencement of the final link in the supply chain of this
fully integrated aluminum facility.
The completion of this project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sets another strategic milestone that enhances the companys ability
to increase intake of mega projects; expands its market segment
reach; broadens its portfolio of products, services, and solutions;
strengthens its global geographic footprint; and enables it to cater to complementary markets.
About Maaden
Maaden www.maaden.com.sa is a leading mining and metals
company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a diverse portfolio of
mineral assets at various stages of development including exploration,
development and production. Maaden has a broad commodity focus
spanning gold, phosphate, aluminum, magnesia, low-grade bauxite,
industrial minerals, and is continually assessing opportunities to
enter into new commodities that demonstrate strong long-term fundamentals and opportunities for growth. Maadens objective is to
become a world class diversified
mining and minerals company,
and to enhance overall value for its shareholders. Its mission is to be a profitable, publicly owned,
international mining company, while
maintaining the utmost concern for human resources, health, safety,
environmental and social issues.
About Alcoa
A global leader in lightweight metals technology, engineering and manufacturing, Alcoa innovates multi-
material solutions that advance our world. Our technologies enhance
transportation, from automotive and commercial transport to air
and space travel, and improve industrial and consumer electronics
products. We enable smart buildings, sustainable food and beverage
packaging, high-performance defense vehicles across air, land and
sea, deeper oil and gas drilling and more efficient power generation.
We pioneered the aluminum industry over 125 years ago, and today,
our approximately 62,000 people in 30 countries deliver value-add
products made of titanium, nickel and aluminum, and produce best-
in-class bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum products. For more
information, visit www.alcoa.com
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GSEC and Giza Systems Participate in the Third Arab Water Forum 2014, Cairo Giza Systems and its subsidiary, Giza Systems Electromechanical
Company (GSEC), participated at the Third Arab Water Forum 2014,
Cairo. The exhibition took place from the 9th through the 11th of
December 2014, and was held at the InterContinental City Stars
Hotel, Cairo.
The Forum is held every three years to provide a platform for different
stakeholders including decision-makers, scientists, professionals,
practitioners, civil society actors and journalists to discuss emerging
water issues, analyze current developments, exchange lessons
learnt, and consider future plans and mechanisms essential for water
resources supply and demand in the Arab region.
The Forum is an opportunity to make an impact on water policies,
strategies and actions that can turn water challenges into opportunities for sustainable development to help achieve water security in the Arab countries. It also works on determining policy changes and necessary
mechanisms that could further promote cooperation between the Arab countries in the water sector.
"We were very keen on taking part in the exhibition this year, as it was
a great opportunity to meet with our clients and partners, discussing
the latest technologies in the water and wastewater industries. It was extremely beneficial to engage in the various discussions, showcase
our solutions, and network with key industry leaders," stated Amna
Kandil, Senior Account Manager, Egypt North Africa Levant, at
Giza Systems.
Under the slogan "Together towards a Secure Arab Water Future,"
three main themes were tackled: achievements and constraints of
Integrated Water Resources Management; Arab Countries Actions for Sustainable Development of Water Resources and Water Services; Arab Integration for Food Security Under Water Scarcity.
"The exigent need of managing our resources more carefully and
effectively render advanced technologies indispensable to water
companies and authorities in their endeavor to manage scarcity and reach the optimum levels of performance required," commented
Ahmed Reda, Sales Manager at Giza Systems Electromechanical.
"GSEC offers water companies integrated solutions that provide
management and operators with the right tools and real-time data to optimize operations all across the phases of the process," he added.
During the event, the teams representing Giza Systems and GSEC
gave a number of presentations and met with different representatives
to explore potential areas of collaboration and generate strategic
opportunities. They also discussed, in-depth, the indispensable need
for strong infrastructure to secure market stabilization and improved
coordination of the supply of resources.
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VAS Integrated Solutions and EMC Exhibit at Cairo ICT, 2014 VAS Integrated Solutions (VIS), a Giza Systems company, and EMC2
shared a booth among leading industry players exhibiting at Cairo ICT
2014. Cairo ICT was held at the Cairo International Conference Center,
Nasr City from 4th - 7th November, 2014.
During the course of Cairo ICT, VIS and EMC2 held a press conference
and a partner re-launch event, where Giza Systems announced its
acquisition of VAS Integrated Solutions LLC (VIS), a key distributor for
EMC, the market leader in virtualization and big data.
VAS Integrated Solutions, previously a subsidiary of Bull Group, is
the leading storage distributor and integrator in the Egyptian market
and operates in cloud enablement and virtualization space in Egypt and Libya. Its customers include all major players in the Egyptian telecommunications sector and banking industry, in addition to having
a strong presence in the oil and gas sector.
The acquisition of VAS Integrated Solutions will expand Giza Systems
leadership in systems integration by synergizing its offerings portfolio
with VIS cloud-based integration and space virtualization services for
B2B enablement, optimization, and innovation.
"Our acquisition of VIS supports our joint clients and organizations
across the board in deriving the transformative benefits of integration
with cloud technologies through our comprehensive portfolio. The synergy across our service offerings is a perfect fit and will enable
us to work closely with some complementing vendors to present a
converged infrastructure portfolio to our partners in Egypt, which
would also help create incremental revenue opportunities for EMC in the region," comments Shehab ElNawawi, Chairman and CEO of Giza
Systems.
As a main distributor for EMC in Egypt and Libya, VIS works with
various esteemed partners and resellers to cater to the Egyptian and Libyan markets by offering them the most advanced portfolio of
solutions.
"Much like Giza Systems and EMCs commitment to provide their
clients with the most advanced and next-generation solutions
portfolio, we are determined to support our partners and EMC
vendors in delivering enterprise level storage and backup solutions
to enterprises in the region. We are extremely pleased to join the Giza
Systems team and together, with EMC and through its Business
Partner Program, help add value to our partners services and generate
new market opportunities for VIS," explains Khaled Khairallah, CEO of
VAS Integrated Solutions. Since Giza Systems strategy is one that emphasizes diversification of
its holdings, Giza Systems will support VIS in continuing to operate as
a sole distributor to its partners and EMC vendors. This strategy allows Giza Systems to leverage the positive impact from the acquisition and generate more business for all of their holdings by expanding the
market through collective connections and partnerships.
VIS, under the leadership of Giza Systems, will provide new sales
opportunities through its reseller reach to new and wider audiences,
helping medium-sized organizations gain closer access to EMCs
storage and backup solutions.
Havier Haddad, Channel Director at EMC, elaborates, "In a time
when customer satisfaction is vital, the rebranding of VIS under Giza
Systems leadership is part of our strategy to reach out to wider base
of customers with increasingly competent and professional Channel Partners capable of meeting their quality expectations."
Founded in 2010, VAS Integrated Solutions has grown to become the
leading supplier of storage solutions based on EMC technology in Egypt with over 40 employees and 2013 revenues of approximately
EGP 200 million.
Cairo ICT is an annual event that hosts and connects leading market
players in the field of mobile technology and telecommunications. It
aims to provide more opportunities for participants to get acquainted with the latest initiatives and projects launched by the ICT sector and its main achievements during the last period. Cairo ICT also tackles
various issues of common interest on the regional and international levels.
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Successful Collaboration with Wataneya Society for the Development of Orphanages As collaboration continues between Giza Systems and Wataneya Society for the Development of Orphanages, the corporate social
responsibility partners shared another successful initiative last year. On 29th November, 2014, Ghada Farouk, Giza Systems Foundation
Manager, assisted the Association at their workshop for the training
on effective resume writing.
"We believe that education is one the most effective investments
we can make, and by volunteering and mentoring orphans, we give
them a push forward, enabling them to take control of their future and
be prepared for the job market and professional life," stated Ghada
Farouk.
Wataneya Society for the Development of Orphanages recently
acquired the first accredited professional degree in the field of
child care from the global organization Edexcel, which will make
it the first association in the Middle East to have acquired this
prestigious certificate. The certificate was granted in recognition of
the Associations training program "Aman".
At the Dubai International Award for Best Practices to Improve the
Living Environment (DIABP) at its 10th cycle, the Association was
recognized as having one of the six best practices globally under the
category of National Quality Standards within Institutional Homes for
Children without Parental Care.
As part of the companys corporate social responsibility endeavors,
Giza Systems diligently supports Wataneya Society for the Development of Orphanages in their continuing efforts by supporting
participants of the "Forsa" program. The program is divided into
three phases throughout the year: self-discovery; development and capacity-building, which is achieved through practical training in on-
field projects or by conducting training in one of the various companies
or associations supporting the Association.
About Wataneya Society for the Development of Orphanages
In spite of the presence of many institutions for the care of orphans and children without family care, there is no unified concept of "care"
for children and young adults in these institutions in Egypt. There is a lack of guidelines on how to apply and improve and measure
the impact of these activities on the growth and development of the mental and physical health of orphans. This inspired the inauguration of Wataneya Society for the Development of Orphanages, the first
Egyptian NGO, registered since 2008 with the Ministry of Social
Solidarity. The association aims at developing and applying the quality of care standards within orphan care institutions, to be applied
at a national level through the executive bodies concerned, in order
to provide a safe environment that contributes to the empowerment of children, and their integration into the community to become
successful individuals that contribute to the construction of society. In June 2014 the Ministry of Social Solidarity has issued a ministerial decision of compulsory application of these standards. The goal is to create a future of equal opportunities for children without family care,
through the standardization of systems and standards within orphan institutions, and activate and adopt all aspects of care and services
that are offered to them.
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Giza Systems, Silver Sponsor of World Robotics Olympiad, Egypt Finals Nile University, the academic sponsor of the World Robotics Olympiad,
together with Ideas Gym, hosted this years Egypt finals on the 27th of
September, 2014, under the patronage of the Minister of Education.
Eighty-five students competed in teams in this years final round, and
the winner was selected to represent Egypt in the international finals.
The World Robotics Olympiad is a global robotics competition for
students between the ages of 7 21, in which people from all over the
world participate to develop their creativity and problem-solving skills
through a challenging and educational robotics competition.
Giza Systems supported the event as a silver sponsor. During the symposium, the Companys volunteers conducted training sessions.
Ghada Farouk, GSF Manager, gave a session on job hunting and
resume writing skills for university students and graduates. Meanwhile,
Yasser Hamza from Giza Systems and Distribution (GSD) gave a
technical session on Automation and Robotics.
The Human Capital Development department at Giza Systems also
supported the event by offering the students valuable internship
opportunities at the company.
This years competition was exceptionally rich with students from
diverse backgrounds and varying ages and included participants from
Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada, Suez, Port Said, and Fayoum, making
this event the largest event in the field of robotics in Egypt.
Ideas Gym is the center responsible for the organization of the competition in Egypt, operating in conjunction with Nile University.
The competition was further sponsored by Al-Alfi Foundation for
human development; the program of research, development and
innovation at the Ministry of Scientific Research and funded by the
European Union, and it also included the participation and support of
National Instruments and Giza Systems.
A series of lectures and seminars was also held to benefit high school
and university students.
In last years international competition, Egypt came in fourth through
Nile Universitys team participation.
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Founded in 1974, Giza Systems, the leading systems integrator
in Egypt and the Middle East, marked its 40th anniversary with a
team celebration during the fourth quarter of 2014. Management engaged with the entire team of employees during a fun day outdoors, celebrating the companys growth and expansion in
a family atmosphere. The celebration took place at Al Katameya
Sports Club (Petrosport) in Katameya, New Cairo.
"To commemorate our 40 years as a corporation, we thank our
employees for their dedication, efforts and loyalty to Giza Systems.
Our mindset has always been to attract the most talented people
to achieve a corporate culture of innovation and excellence. Thanks
to our teams - especially those who have been with our family from the beginning we have succeeded in building this company
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