BMTS forays into IoT and enterprise automation market with global partner Zoho Corporation

BMTS has stepped into enterprise automation segment in the GCC region by providing Internet of Things (IoT) based software solutions in the UAE with Zoho Corp’s suite of enterprise IoT software and solutions. 

Dubai, UAE, August 8, 2016:   Bahri & Mazroei Technical Systems (BMTS) has signed a partnership agreement with US-based Zoho Corporation’s WebNMS division for enterprise IoT deployments. As part of the partnership, BMTS will streamline Zoho’s efforts to push into the UAE’s enterprise software space with its IoT platform by WebNMS. 

This agreement will facilitate BMTS to increase its market share in the UAE in providing Internet of Things (IoT) based software solutions to clients and end-users in commercial, industrial, telecommunication, healthcare, transportation and government sectors. 
    
BMTS is at the forefront of providing custom made solutions, life cycle services and managed services for businesses across various sectors in the UAE and the GCC region. The company has created a niche in the market with its cutting edge and well-proven solutions catering to commercial buildings, residential properties, shopping malls, hospitals, parks, museums, hotels and industrial facilities among others.

WebNMS division of Zoho Corp is one of the leading providers of enterprise IoT software that maximizes the potential of connected businesses. Their highly scalable flagship product ‘Symphony IoT Platform’ caters to energy optimization and remote asset management requirements of enterprises and smart city projects. This multi-gateway compatible platform is integrated with edge computing and data analytics technologies, which gives it an edge over the competition, allowing rapid application developments and quicker time to market. Symphony’s successful deployments in the past had proven to reduce operational expenses while improving overall productivity and returns. 

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Esam R. Al Mazroei, Vice Chairman of Bahri & Mazroei Group, said, “We are proud to announce our partnership with Zoho Corporation. By signing this agreement, BMTS aims to provide Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine to Machine (M2M) based software solutions to clients and end-users in the UAE’s untapped markets. As an end-to-end systems integrator and managed services company in the areas of safety, security, power, audio visual and building automation, BMTS is associated with major projects in the UAE in various capacities.” 

“Technology is the main driver for the infrastructure development sector in the UAE and the region. Our agreement is significant in light of the rapid economic development in the UAE and the increasing requirement for the best IT solutions in the market. This indicates the interest and commitment of many US-based companies to work in partnership with its UAE counterparts across diverse sectors with further collaboration, learning and growth,” he added. 

Mr. Prabhu Ramachandran, Director of WebNMS under Zoho Corp, said; “There is high potential for advanced enterprise software applications in the Middle East region, thanks to the swift technology adoption and increasing smart city projects in the pipeline. The partnership with BMTS will provide our customers in the UAE with improved business operations, technologically progressive environment for its citizens and an advanced management platform for its government”. 

“We are happy to associate with BMTS, a leader in the UAE’s technology integration sector. BMTS is known for its commitment to customers in the UAE and the GCC region. The technology partnership is sure to leverage complimentary goals and capabilities of both companies. Our objective is to increase the market share in UAE through successful business use cases and smart city solutions,” he added. 

Mr. Sivakumar Subramanian, General Manager of BMTS, said, “We are extremely delighted to be recognized as the strategic partner for WebNMS, which is known for its IoT Platform and solutions. We see this opportunity as a natural evolution in the offerings by BMTS for solutions that include sensors, control systems, network and facility management for individual assets to managed services for connected home, connected cities, connected transportation, factory and enterprises.”

“At BMTS, we have been always keeping up with the technology to attain our goals in the industry to provide value to our customers in terms of cost reduction and revenue enhancement,” he added. 

Bahri & Mazroei has been successfully using some of Zoho’s best-in-class enterprise solutions including AdAudit Plus, ManageEngine AssetExplorer, ServiceDeskPlus, OPManager and ExchangeReporter Plus. 

WebNMS' flagship product, Symphony IoT platform is developer-friendly, customizable and built with functionalities that promote efficiency, minimize costs and maximize returns. EdgeX, the built-in, multi- device compatible data agent, fortifies quick data acquisition and processing, time to market and develop, cutting an edge over its competition.