Intelligent CIO Kuwait Issue 3 | Page 7

NEWS Zain Kuwait targets Smart Home market with advanced networking devices Z In addition, the devices can link all smart home devices inside the house together for easy and simple control. The new plans feature a number of unique smart devices from TP-Link, a global provider of reliable networking devices and accessories. The devices also protect connected devices from online threats like viruses and malware and make it easy to customise Wi-Fi access for family and guests. The devices deliver Wi-Fi up to 510 square metres to cover homes of all sizes and shapes. ain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, has announced the launch of new smart home plans as part of its Zain LIFE portfolio of innovative solutions designed for a smarter lifestyle. Zain launched the new plans under its Zain LIFE portfolio of innovative solutions and in line with its strategy to continue transforming into an integrated digital lifestyle provider. This is centered around Digital Transformation leadership and empowering the community to enjoy a smarter portable lifestyle, as well as using advanced technology solutions to enable an easier and more flexible life. The new plans, which come with free installation, feature the Mesh Deco M5 and Mesh Deco M9 Plus devices from TP-Link, a global provider of reliable networking devices and accessories. The devices are designed to cover the entire home with powerful Wi- Fi through multiple units that work together seamlessly to create an integrated home network and eliminate dead zones. ///////////////// Kuwait Finance House adopts Blue-Prism’s robotic process automation solutions K uwait Finance House (KFH) has announced that it has adopted Robotic Process Automation solutions by Blue- Prism, built on Microsoft technologies. This makes KFH the region’s first company in the financial services industry (FSI) to implement a fully automated workflow system for retail credit and enables the organisation to empower its employees to better engage customers, optimise operations and transform services. “Automation of our retail credit application creation and review process is a natural extension of our ongoing journey to introduce new, digitally driven efficiencies for customers and employees,” said Waleed Mandini, Group Chief Retail, Kuwait Finance House. Waleed Mandini, Group Chief Retail, Kuwait Finance House www.intelligentcio.com “Microsoft has been an invaluable partner and mentor for us throughout this journey, aiding our technology team in the development of the Baitak Assistant and enabling us to empower our service teams to deliver enhanced customer experiences. Automation allows us to reduce waiting times for credit-application creation and streamline the approval process.” Working autonomously, the bot will calculate the customer’s eligibility status, accounting for current KFH policy and national regulations, and issue a credit-eligibility report. It will forward all relevant material to the Relationship Manager. The result will be a companywide reduction in workload, freeing up time for selling and cross selling. The bot will also represent a significant cost reduction, stemming from error reduction and increases in compliance. INTELLIGENTCIO 7