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Pakistan & WTO
16-31 October 2008
25pc pirated software contain virus: research
Karachi: Genuine Software Manager, Microsoft Pakistan, Salman Siddiqui has highlighted that according to an IDC study in 2007, 25 per cent of all pirated software contained viruses, malware and other malicious elements.
“As a result, use of pirated software exposes the entire IT infrastructure to vulnerabilities, thus exposing up to 80 per cent of the investment,” he added. Siddiqui further said that by promoting the use of genuine software, Pakistan can encourage more foreign investment, create jobs and increase business opportunities for local businesses.
Microsoft, in collaboration with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), held a seminar at the KCCI on the topic of “Business Efficiency through Information Technology Optimisation”.
Chief Operating Officer, Sultan Hamdani of Maison Consulting and Solutions, a leading software solution provider and partner of Microsoft Pakistan explained that in today’s competitive world, retaining an existing customer is a challenge and a key advantage as well. He said that delivering high quality customer service levels can only be possible if businesses employ information technology to constantly track their performance and respond to weaknesses. He highlighted several Microsoft solutions, which can be used for high level customer management. Speaking on the topic of IT Infrastructure Optimisation, Fareed M Khan, Engagement Manager, Microsoft Pakistan, highlighted that “IT should not be perceived as a cost, rather business must perceive this as a strategic investment and engage in this with a long term vision.
Iftikhar Ahmad Sheikh, Senior Vice President-KCCI said, “This is a critical piece in the puzzle, because the entire IT infrastructure and CRM depends on the reliability of the software to achieve its objective. Hence it is vital to use genuine software so that a safe, reliable and up to date service level is delivered to customers by local businesses.”
The agenda of the day was focused on three key areas where businesses can significantly benefit by leveraging information technology ie IT Infrastructure Optimisation, Customer Relationship Management and Value of Genuine Software.

Maison Get together in Pizza Hutt, Johar Town,

World Animal Day

PRESS RELEASE

Panchi Mela / Grand Bird Show

October 12, 2008 at Avari Hotel Lahore.

Perhaps you aren’t aware that October 4^th is World Animal Day. Yet World Animal Day is celebrated around the world by animal-lovers, schools, places of worship and ordinary members of the public.

World Animal Day celebrates humankind’s unique relationship with the animal kingdom, and acknowledges the numerous ways in which animals enrich our lives.

You don’t have to be an activist; you just have to care – buy a few tins of food for your local animal shelter; make a small donation to an animal charity; plant a shrub that will attract butterflies or birds to your garden; sponsor an animal in a shelter or sanctuary – the possibilities are endless.

This year, Budgerigar Society of Pakistan (BSP) decided to celebrate this event at Avari Hotel Lahore on Sunday October 12^th as due to Eid Holidays it is advised to have it reschedule on next Sunday. However next year it will be organized on October 4^th 2009, schedule till 2010 has already been announced by the management.

As BSP, we are striving to educate our parents that if we want our kids to avoid unhealthy activities we shall motivate them to participate in those activities which are linked with nature, we believe that keeping pet animal may help them to spend spare time with them so parents are helping them to avoid Cable TV etc.

You can help us by getting involve with following activities

ü Write to your local newspaper telling them about World Animal Day. You could suggest that the paper undertakes a fund-raising project for a local animal shelter or helps find new loving homes for some of the animals.

ü Please help those pets who are ignored by the owners and are facing health and feed management issues by relocating or adopting them

ü Make your garden more wildlife-friendly—wild corner, bird bath or table, water feature, bee-friendly plants.

ü Participate in BSP event with your family, in colorful dresses and let our kids help understanding beauty of birds. You can help us by inviting all of your friends to make this event memorable so we get motivated and continue working in same direction.

At BSP, we understand that one can not involve in bird caring in real way, unless he or she breed birds at home, so we are taking a step ahead and promoting "owner bred" policies on our competitions for Exhibition Budgerigars & Cockatiel classes at our Bird Shows in coming years. We are making sure that only real bird lovers are being promoted by our society who believes to breed a quality bird which is only possible with extensive Bird Keeping Management which includes health and nutritional requirements of a bird. To make it fair we invite qualified judges from abroad who not only train our society members about this fancy's do's and don’ts but also deliver a public lecture at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences and help our students and parents to understand basics of bird keeping.

At this event, on October 12^th, free pet health inspection facilities will be arranged with the help of professionals, we are thankful to all of the organizations and individuals who support us by participating in our events and helping us to provide basics of Bird Care to a common individual.

We are inviting print as well as electronic media to come ahead and support such activities to link our Nation with Nature. We are inviting NGOs, Organizations and performers who have soft heart for nature and want to organize some sort of program for public with some basics of Animal Care, these programs can be thematic puppet show or any thing else which is related. We are inviting Schools to plan a trip of students on this day to help them learn some thing about nature. All such organizations and individuals are requested to contact General Secretary BSP at earliest by email info@GrandBirdShow.com or by phone +92-321-4422502.

Looking forward to have all the help from you guys

Warm regards

Naveed

General Secretary & Media Spokesman

Budgerigar Society of Pakistan

Tel: +92-321-4422502

Web: www.GrandBirdShow.com

25pc pirated software contain virus: research

25pc pirated software contain virus: research

By By our correspondent 8/28/2008

KARACHI: Genuine Software Manager, Microsoft Pakistan, Salman Siddiqui has highlighted that according to an IDC study in 2007, 25 per cent of all pirated software contained viruses, malware and other malicious elements. “As a result, use of pirated software exposes the entire IT infrastructure to vulnerabilities, thus exposing up to 80 per cent of the investment,” he added. Siddiqui further said that by promoting the use of genuine software, Pakistan can encourage more foreign investment, create jobs and increase business opportunities for local businesses. Microsoft, in collaboration with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), held a seminar on Wednesday at the KCCI on the topic of “Business Efficiency through Information Technology Optimisation”. Chief Operating Officer, Sultan Hamdani of Maison Consulting and Solutions, a leading software solution provider and partner of Microsoft Pakistan explained that in today’s competitive world, retaining an existing customer is a challenge and a key advantage as well. He said that delivering high quality customer service levels can only be possible if businesses employ information technology to constantly track their performance and respond to weaknesses. He highlighted several Microsoft solutions, which can be used for high level customer management. Speaking on the topic of IT Infrastructure Optimisation, Fareed M Khan, Engagement Manager, Microsoft Pakistan, highlighted that “IT should not be perceived as a cost, rather business must perceive this as a strategic investment and engage in this with a long term vision. Iftikhar Ahmad Sheikh, Senior Vice President-KCCI said, “This is a critical piece in the puzzle, because the entire IT infrastructure and CRM depends on the reliability of the software to achieve its objective. Hence it is vital to use genuine software so that a safe, reliable and up to date service level is delivered to customers by local businesses.” The agenda of the day was focused on three key areas where businesses can significantly benefit by leveraging information technology ie IT Infrastructure Optimisation, Customer Relationship Management and Value of Genuine Software.

 

Introduction

Dear All,

 

Although most of you already know Mr. Khalid Adaya by now; however, let me reintroduce you to him as everyone will directly or indirectly be in contact with him.

 

Mr. Khalid has joined us as a Finance Manager. The major areas where people may be contacting him or vice versa are the follows

 

·         Follow up on customer payments

·         Invoicing issues to the customer

·         Handling reimbursements and billing as per company policy.

 

You are requested to assist Mr. Khalid for the above mentioned information in all possible manner. 

 

We once again welcome you, Mr. Khalid and hope that you have found the environment and people friendly and cooperative to work with. 

 

ASMA ABDUL RAHIM

 

MAISON CONSULTING & SOLUTIONS

Your ERP/CRM Partner

Microsoft Certified Gold Partners

Microsoft Certified Business Solutions Partner 

 

Borjan News

Dear All,

 

After long and hard struggle, we have finally won the Borjan project by the grace of Allah. Borjan is the leading fashion footwear company, having 33 outlets in 19 cities of Pakistan.

 

The lead was introduced by Mr. Najam and taken up by Sabahat Ali who is responsible for closing of this deal. Contributions by other team members are also worth mentioning; especially the last demo presented by Hassan Khurshid did wonders in helping us acquire the project; along with efforts of Usman Manzoor, Najam Saqib and Imran Khalid. The deal size is Rs 3 million.

 

The most interesting thing about this deal is that it from beginning, all negotiations and efforts were being done for GP. However, owning to the team efforts of Faiqa Khushi and Sanam Abdullah, what came out on papers as a final decision was Axapta. Just goes to prove that the concept of ERP is getting stronger and there is growing awareness of different types of ERP products in the service and manufacturing sectors, in particular. This also means that the concept of ‘Maison Consulting and Solutions’ should also be getting stronger in these and other sectors as well. So far we are doing a good job in it – let’s work to transform that ‘good’ to ‘great’.

 

Congratulations, team!  

 

Best Regards,

 

ASMA ABDUL RAHIM

HR Executive

FW: Passed GP 10.0 Financial

Dear All,

 

Alhamdulillah!!!  Today ,  I cleared the GP 10.0 Financial Exam with 98  % Marks.

 

 

Thanks and Regards,

Muhammad Moin
Functional Consultant
Maison Consulting & Solutions
Email : muhammad.moin@m-consultants.com
Tel: +92 21 4520370,
Fax: +92 21521774
http://www.m-consultants.com