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Hogan and McDermott at the signing

Etihad selects SAP as strategic technology partner


ABU DHABI, October 23, 2014

UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways has selected SAP as a strategic technology partner to deploy a range of key software solutions to deliver the latest best-in-class technology to the Etihad Aviation Group.

The airline plans to deploy the enterprise resource planning application SAP ERP together with a range of cloud-based products across its vital business functions, including human resources, finance, procurement and supply management and business intelligence, said a statement.

The partnership was key to helping Etihad sustain and support its growth, while further modernising and scaling up the airline’s business functions, according to president and chief executive officer of Etihad James Hogan, and SAP’s CEO and member of the executive board Bill McDermott.

“This strategic partnership with SAP means we can implement the best business technology to grow with confidence and continue to provide outstanding service to our customers. This is about preparing our business for tomorrow,” said Hogan.

“Few industries deal with as much sophistication and complexity as the airline industry. By selecting SAP, Etihad will be able to simplify its core business processes and increase efficiency, flexibility and effectiveness across the organisation with a focus on the customer,” said  McDermott.

“James Hogan and the Etihad management team have a bold vision for aviation and innovation. This partnership with SAP demonstrates a commitment to innovation in technology. SAP is honored to be recognised as a strategic technology partner.”

Etihad will deploy cloud solutions for some of its key business solutions, including talent management solutions from SuccessFactors, a SAP company, procurement and business-to-business collaboration from Ariba, a SAP company, and the SAP Hana platform for real-time business databases and applications, said the statement.

“As part of this commitment to technology innovation Etihad Airways is establishing technology Centres of Excellence in the UAE, Europe and India, bringing world-class solutions and services to the Etihad Aviation Group,” Hogan added. - TradeArabia News Service




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