CGC and Fujitsu Consulting win Ras Girtas IT

Partnership Awarded Contract for implementation of ERP (SAP) business solutions

Consolidated Gulf Co. (CGC), the leading IT, Telecom and Engineering Solution & Services provider in Qatar and its partner Fujitsu Consulting (FC), part of the Business Solutions Group at Fujitsu America, have been awarded a major contract by Ras Girtas Power Company for the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning, ERP, business solutions. The new solutions will help Ras Girtas in monitoring and optimizing implementation of various business operations across its verticals.
Ras Girtas Power Company is engaged in the prestigious project ‘The Ras Laffan C IWPP’. It is the largest co-generation plant in Qatar with a capacity of 2,730 MW of power and 63 million gallons a day of potable water and is one of the biggest in the Middle East region. The first phase of the power production would be operational by May 2010 followed by water in August 2010.
The contract was signed recently in Doha by Faisal Obaid Al Siddiqi, Vice Chairman and CEO, Ras Girtas, and Anil Mahajan, COO, CGC.

After the agreement signing ceremony, Faisal Obaid Al Siddiqi said: “We are looking forward to have wider and bigger business association with CGC in all the technology areas as it is one of the very few Qatari companies who is into new age technologies across the spectrums and carries vital expertise and associations with global players. We have chosen CGC-FC for the prestigious project based on CGC’s rich local experience and proven technology expertise and FC’s well known business solutions and years of commitment to support with customised solutions as per local needs. CGC-FC expertise will help us assure safe and cost-effective operation of our various activities at the same time safeguarding our significant investment in these assets. We hope to use and take maximum benefit from the business solutions and achieve the highest levels of efficiency and safety in our operations.”

Commenting on the CGC-FC partnership, Rajiv Chopra, Director, Sales & Marketing, Fujitsu Consulting, said, “CGC is noted for their distinguished history of introducing innovative technologies in Qatar, while we have strong brand recognition in delivering world-class enterprise solutions and experiences. I am confident that the reach and functionality of our combined synergies will help deliver intuitive market leading solutions to drive strategic decision making and stronger profitability for Ras Girtas."

Anil Mahajan thanked Ras Girtas for giving them an opportunity. “We are excited to do this project. FC with its solutions and expertise combined with CGC’s local experience and skilled human resources are well equipped to offer the best customised solutions that fit the business needs of Ras Girtas. CGC in partnership with FC reiterates its commitment to continue to bring a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver value to the IT customers in Qatar.”

Several Ras Girtas officials were present during the signing ceremony, including Luc Dietvorst, Chief Operating Officer and Sigatapu V. Mahesh, Deputy Construction Director. From CGC, Rajesh Rudran, IT Sales Manager and Syed Ayaz, Business Development Manager graced the occasion.
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About CGC: Consolidated Gulf Co. (CGC) is the technology powerhouse in Qatar with diversified interests in Telecom, Information Technology, Engineering and Design Solutions, Mobile Telephony, Construction, Oil and Gas, etc. domains. As a total Telecom, IT and Engineering solutions provider, CGC has been catering to the technological requirements of almost all big giants in Qatar for over two decades. Leading from the front, CGC provides in-depth services ranging from consultancy to engineering, planning, project management, hardware and software supply, manpower services and operation maintenance. Established in 1987, CGC has grown to become over QR 1 billion company undertaking large projects and executes them through its dedicated and highly skilled technical and managerial team of experienced personnel in association with international technology leaders. Proven competence and an ability to deliver desired results in a given timeframe have made CGC special in the market. With more than 23 years Qatari experience and sizeable human resources, CGC’s efforts are always to provide latest quality products and customized services, so that esteemed clients get maximum benefit from the evolving technologies. As the Nokia partner for Qatar for 15 plus years, CGC offers total mobility solutions with its vast chain of retail and dealer outlets as well as service centers. For its quality services, CGC was awarded ISO 9001-2000 certification and adjudged thrice the Best Nokia Distributor in the entire MNE region.
For details, please visit www.cgulfc.com

About Ras Girtas: Ras Girtas Power Company is a Qatari joint stock company incorporated under the laws of Qatar. The initial subscribers to the said joint venture company (the participants) are (1). Qatar Petroleum (‘QP’), a public corporation organised and existing pursuant to the laws of the state of Qatar; (2). Qatar Electricity & Water Company Q.S.C (‘QEWC’), a company organised pursuant to the laws of the state of Qatar; and (3). RLC Power Holding Company Limited (‘SPV’), a company organized pursuant to the laws of Jebel Ali Free Zone in the Emirates of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

About Fujitsu: Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With approximately 186,000 employees supporting customers in more than 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6 trillion yen (US$47 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009.
For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com.