Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 71 | Page 10

NEWS

InTWO achieves Microsoft ’ s Gold competency partner status

Anilesh Kumar , EVP – Business Applications , InTWO

InTWO , part of the RIB Group and a Microsoft-partner , has announced that it has become the first firm from the UAE region to achieve the Gold competency partner status from Microsoft for its expertise on cloud business applications .

Microsoft Gold competency is one of the highest recognitions and provided to partners only on achieving the highest business performance , based on holistic indicators that include revenue , customer reach , team strength , successful deployments and usage of Microsoft Dynamics 365 . InTWO has proven its knowledge in the fields of finance , manufacturing , supply chain management , project operations , retail and customer engagement on Microsoft Dynamics 365 , as well as demonstrated a strong commitment in transforming its customers ’ businesses in the region .
Anilesh Kumar , EVP – Business Applications , InTWO , said : “ The Microsoft cloud business applications competency has been refreshed to provide a sophisticated view of a partner ’ s technical capabilities , ability to drive customer success and sales performance . We have paid close attention to project outcomes and the usage of Dynamics 365 cloud applications by our customers , and this is undoubtedly a reflection of well-planned , structured implementations . We certainly value the sales performance of our organisation , but it is even more important to realise the value we are delivering for our customers .”

Dubai-based tech start-up Yegertek gets funded by NB Ventures

Yegertek , a Dubai based customer experience and loyalty tech solutions provider , has received funding of an undisclosed amount from GCC and India focused venture capital firm NB Ventures , which is led by Dubai ’ s retail and technology investor , Neelesh Bhatnagar . A passionate follower and patron of sports , Bhatnagar is also the owner of the Delhi Bulls , one of the leading Cricket franchises that is part of the Abu Dhabi T10 league .

Executives from Yegertek and NB Ventures
Yegertek , which derives its name from the German word for warrior , leverages the Microsoft CRM ecosystem , emerging technologies in Machine Learning , AI , Chatbots and Beacons and an evolved strategic approach .
“ With a constantly increasing portfolio of high profile clients driving our rise , the funding from NB Ventures comes at the perfect time for Yegertek ,” said Sajid Azmi , Founder and
CEO , Yegertek . “ Businesses are realising the power of engaging effectively with loyal customers and employees , using appropriate digital tools that leverage state-of-the-art technologies . Yegertek is positioned to justify the faith of prominent investors , such as NB Ventures and the influx of this latest funding will serve as the catalyst for the next phase of Yegertek ’ s growth , within the region and beyond .”
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