DEWA signs MoU with SAP

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DEWA signs MoU with SAP

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SAP, while at the Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition (DIGAE) 2016, from 11-13 April 2016 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai. The MoU supports DEWA's efforts to improve its services to the highest levels of availability, reliability and effectiveness.

The MoU was signed by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, and Steve Tzikakis, Senior Vice President and General Manager for South Europe, Middle East and Africa at SAP. DEWA's Vice Presidents, staff, and the media were also present.

The MoU improves cooperation in innovation, the facilities for smart meters, electric car charging stations, the Internet of Things (IoT), smart home applications, and Big Data analysis. The two sides will also exchange knowledge and expertise.

"The MoU equates the strategic partnership between DEWA and SAP, and underlines DEWA's dedication to cooperating with local and worldwide organisations to embrace finest practices in government work. The MoU likewise enhances DEWA's role in supporting sustainable development, which contributes to enhancing our services and attaining the happiness of our stakeholders," said Al Tayer.

"The MoU with SAP promotes our efforts to achieve the Smart Dubai initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, making Dubai the smartest city in the world. It will accelerate the implementation of our 3 smart initiatives: Shams Dubai, Smart Applications and Meters, and the Green Charger, to effectively contribute to the sustainable development of Dubai, and deliver innovative services to our customers by providing smart, real-time, and seamless services, anytime, anywhere, to make society happier," added Al Tayer.

"DEWA adopts the newest technological solutions and systems and is committed to promoting collaborations and partnership with local and global government and personal organisations. It likewise promotes DEWA's vision to become a sustainable innovative world-class utility, by boosting our competitiveness in all areas," concluded Al Tayer.

"It is an honour to be a strategic partner of DEWA and take part in its visionary efforts. We at SAP are proud to sign the MOU at the Dubai International Government Achievements Exhibition 2016, a truly special event setting the standard for public service quality. Together with DEWA, SAP has the chance to influence and shape the future of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates," said Tzikakis.

"DEWA is at the leading edge of the utilities industry worldwide and a key driver of the Smart Dubai vision. We are really pleased to enter into a tactical collaboration with DEWA; having the opportunity to influence the lives of the residents of this great city," stated Tayfun Topkoc, Managing Director, SAP United Arab Emirates.

DEWA is the very first organisation in the Middle East to use the SAP system for risk management and embrace ISO 31000-certified global finest practices and the very best incorporated management systems in enterprise risk management. Last year, DEWA began executing SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance (SAP GRC 10.1-HANA) system, which becomes part of its strategy to utilize the most recent technologies and solutions in its operations.