Google Cloud features Pakistan consultancy firm

Google Cloud has featured MM Pakistan (MMP) as a consumer case study on its website, as per a press release. One of the largest consultancy firms in Pakistan, MMP has chosen Google Cloud to set a new standard for innovation in project development and management consulting. The company has adopted Google Workspace and developed in-house, AI-powered solutions to energise its systems, processes and project delivery mechanisms.

Per MMP’s Director Corporate, Ali Sarfaraz: “Businesses often have to deal with increasing amounts of data, evolving work environments and the constant need to streamline processes to find more efficient ways to conduct business activities. At MMP, we are cutting-edge, always looking for ways to innovate and provide better solutions to our clients.”

MMP chose Google Cloud as its technology partner in October 2021 and began upgrading and modernising its systems and processes. Since then, MMP has improved its core functions such as business development, client engagement and asset management.

The most ambitious of their initiatives include a project management system with the tagline ‘projects with no surprises’. This system connects to an effective M&E tool that provides MMP and its clients real-time insight into the projects.

MMP’s immediate success in quickly transitioning onto the Google ecosystem and using it to create multiple tools and systems prompted Google to develop a customer case study on this Pakistani company.

The consumer case study on MMP is featured on Google Cloud’s website.

OGDCL’s Hajj sponsorship

Launched in 1985 by sending four employees annually to perform Hajj rituals in its early years, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has gradually expanded its support for employees under its Hajj Sponsorship Scheme, according to a press release. This year, the company proudly sponsored the pilgrimage for 55 employees.

Continuing this tradition, OGDCL held a dignified ceremony at its Head Office last week to bid farewell to the selected employees for their upcoming Hajj pilgrimage.

The event aimed to honour these fortunate individuals who have been chosen through transparent balloting to embark on this sacred journey through the company-sponsored scheme.

Joining global e-commerce alliance

Pakistan has become a member of the global e-commerce alliance, Pan-Asian E-Commerce Alliance (PAA), as per a press release. In this regard, Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has been granted the Associate Member status of the PAA — an international grouping of customs and trade service providers which aims to promote and provide secure, trusted, and reliable value-added IT infrastructure and facilities for efficient global trade and logistics services.

As a member of the alliance, PSW will have the opportunity to participate in various PAA-led initiatives for creating a secure and seamless trade regulatory document exchange network that enables traders, logistics firms, and government agencies to transmit and verify trading documents via the cross-border blockchain platform, reducing trade-related costs and improving trade efficiency.

SAP’s Discovery Day event

SAP, the world-renowned provider of enterprise software solutions, organised a Discovery Day event in Karachi with the theme “Become an Intelligent, Sustainable Enterprise”, according to a press release. The event aimed to educate and empower businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to embark on a digital transformation journey to become an intelligent, competitive and sustainable organisation. The SAP Discovery Day brought together industry leaders, experts, and professionals from various sectors to share insights, best practices, and success stories related to digital transformation.

Insurance coverage

State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC) signed an agreement with Bahria Foundation to provide group life and health insurance to over 6,000 employees of Bahria Foundation and retired personnel of the Pakistan Navy, states a press release. This partnership is yet another step towards making life and health insurance accessible to every Pakistani.

Published in Dawn, The Business and Finance Weekly, June 19th, 2023