Link Development, a leading IT solutions provider in the region, said it will showcase a number of cost-cutting solutions for businesses at the Gitex.

the overall theme for the industry over the next few years will be efficiency for businesses, governments and educational institutions and this will be clearly demonstrated at the ongoing expo, said the company's top official.

"Link Development will be in a pole position at this year’s event when it comes to this theme. The company will be showcasing a number of solutions at its two Gitex stands intended to do just that; saving money through better business processes and improved efficiencies," said Hanan Abdel-Meguid, chief executive office of Link Development.

According to Hanan, this has become a high priority for businesses as well as the government sector in the region.

“The economic downturn has touched every company and institution, and decision-makers are now looking at change that will boost productivity and protect and improve the bottom line. More than ever, companies need a competitive edge. This, as well as the growth in their productivity, will come from IT,” she pointed out.

Despite the recession and the associated downsizing, firms are still investing in IT solutions. “Companies are still drawn to new technological solutions that save them money across all their business systems,” she explained.

Link Development, in particular, has been working towards this end and is showcasing at this year’s show its suite of IT solutions and services that improve efficiencies and minimize costs for companies and governments across the board, including an array of hosted solutions, virtualization solutions, virtual classrooms and e-learning, “Government Transparency Framework” and intranet solutions.

“Online services have become a must for government agencies that want to cut costs, reduce red-tape, improve efficiencies and enhance citizens’ experience,” Hanan said.

According to Hanan, the company has an elaborate track record and experience in implementing e-government solutions.

"Whether in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar or Bahrain, Link Development has assisted governments in embracing the e-gov culture and in offering their citizens better services and improved transparency," she noted.

"The company’s recently released suite of “Government Transparency Framework” which will be on display at Gitex caters to government entities wanting to easily adopt and deploy transparency-endorsing initiatives," she added.-TradeArabia News Service