Java Gulf's solutions to boost productivity and technical know-how ABHA – An agreement reached between King Khalid University in Abha and Java Gulf would definitely improve transactions for the greater benefits of students and staff alike. Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Al Rashid, president of King Khalid University has signed an accord with Java Gulf to implement SAP financial and administrative operating systems. This move comes to ensure maximum transparency and fluency of governmental processes to cope with the latest global technology. It is expected that this step will aid in improving the quality of work processes, financial and managerial services. Al Rashid said:" Through expanding its areas of cooperation with governmental and private establishments, the university aims to develop and raise the level of its competence in practical, administrative and financial fields by State-of-the-art programs and systems. In addition, Dr Abdullah Al Mohaya, general director of IT in King Khalid University, said "through this program, we aim to provide the highest standards of service in finance and administration across all the university's departments, in a manner that guarantees transparency and fluency. This step comes as an effort to implement the best practices on an international scale." He stressed the need to activate the role of technology in a way to complement the university's educational policies and added that "We trust that this program that is provided by SAP and implemented by Java Gulf which has a good experience in this field will reap great benefits for the university and will add value to the financial and administrative processes in the university." "The awareness and willingness of KSA-based institutions like King Khalid University to embrace cutting-edge IT solutions is tremendously exciting," said Samer Alkharrat, Managing Director, SAP MENA. He added: "Game-changing innovations like in-memory computing, mobility and the cloud will be integral to fuelling ambitious transformation agendas across this magnificent country and usher in a new era of inspired, knowledge-based economies. SAP, together with Java Gulf, is honored to be playing a key role in driving this change." "King Khalid University is renowned for employing cutting edge technology to benefit its students and staff. As implementation partner on this project we will be working with the institute, SAP, and in conjunction with Java Gulf to ensure that the solutions are deployed rapidly and efficiently. Java assists its clients in implementing a perfect fit business solution using business integration approach that is based on a vast of local and global experiences, project resources, best practice methodology and trusted partners," said Bashar Baidas, CEO, Java Gulf. Technology and education provides the platform for the Kingdom's continued growth and development. As a pioneer in the educational arena, King Khalid University is at the forefront of recognizing the importance of investing in IT for the benefit of its students and the Saudi knowledge economy in general.