BT BUSINESS Solutions (BT-BS) has seen a robust increase in its order book with more than 40 Saudi companies currently relying on its expertise in ERP (enterprise resource planning) based on Oracle technologies to achieve superior results.

One such client is Saudi Binladin Group (SBG). BT-BS delivered a solution to SBG’s public buildings and airports division at the end of last year, which entailed implementing Oracle EBS R12 for its financial, supply chain and projects tracks.

The IT specialist is currently working on projects for a number of companies in Saudi Arabia. It is set to start work on an order for Mazen Al-Saeed Holding Company (Mashco), which is to be delivered by November this year.

The other clients BT-BS is currently serving include Al Fouzan Trading & General Construction Company, Ajami Construction, and Saudi Pan Kingdom (Sapac).

BT-BS’ strength lies in its ability to manage large-scale projects by providing design, architecture, development solutions and integration and operational support of complex technology solutions to serve its clients’ business-critical needs, according to Waleed Sami, general manager.

“We have proven experience in Saudi Arabia’s construction sector and have successfully implemented Oracle solutions to meet the requirements of construction companies in the kingdom,” he said.

The company offers a complete solution to run key operations of construction companies – from initial project identification through contract close-out. Oracle’s unified data model lets companies integrate information across departments to enable project collaboration, control project execution, improve consistency in forecasts, and streamline payment collection.

BT-BS helps companies meet challenges of the industry by offering solutions using Oracle EBS which provides powerful technologies and comprehensive business applications that enable the integration and implementation of key applications such as Primavera, Timberline, Prolog and Maximo.

“Our services enable the company to integrate and extend enterprise applications and data throughout its operations, across the supply chain, and directly to customers, leading to increased revenue, decreased costs, and more effective communication with employees, partners, and customers,” Sami added.

So how do BT-BS applications work?

They integrate internal and external management information across an entire organisation, embracing finance and accounting, manufacturing, sales and service, customer relationship management. The ERP systems automate this activity with an integrated software application.

“The purpose of ERP is to facilitate the flow of information between all business functions within the organisation and manage the connections to outside stakeholders.

“Our systems can run on a variety of computer hardware and network configurations, typically employing a database as a repository for information,” said Sami.

Using its solutions, the company’s construction clients have been addressing some of the recent challenges in business by achieving cost reductions via self-service transactions to reduce human resources and other operational costs; gaining better business results through a fully integrated, comprehensive HCM (human capital management) and talent management solution; improving efficiencies with integrated contracting, procurement, and payment for materials, as well as a contingent nursing-staff solution; and producing greater organisational visibility and improved decision-making with the ability to collate clinical data meaningfully across disparate systems.

As an Oracle-certified partner, BT-BS has implemented a number of multi-million-dollar projects in the kingdom with domain skills covering a diversified range of industries and has a track record in delivering high-quality cost-effective turnkey solutions. It has been implementing Oracle ERP (EBS and JD Edwards) applications, Oracle E-business suites, and database for the past 10 years.

The company is able to draw upon a large pool of skilled and experienced professionals from diverse areas, ranging from systems and software technology to specific industry domains and business practices.

Its well-experienced project management office (PMO) and senior experienced professional teams continually audit all aspects of the project, status, schedules, deliverables, and the efforts expended on tasks with a confirmed methodology.
While focusing on transferring knowledge to customers, BT-BS ensures transparency and involvement of the client at all stages to continuously reinforce the partnership, mutual agreement and shared progress towards successful completion of the project, said Sami.

Over the past year, the company has seen a number of developments within its organisation. Its branch in Riyadh has upgraded its partnership level with Oracle to platinum. It is also expanding its scope of services by signing new partnerships with various software houses that offer supplementary solutions to the construction market such as Primavera Project Management Solutions, Autodesk and Content Management Solutions.