As governments and regulatory bodies around the ASEAN region push to achieve greater transparency across the corporate landscape, OMESTI Berhad of Malaysia and Foster Moore International of New Zealand are teaming up to deploy Foster Moore’s proprietary electronic registry solution, Catalyst™, across ASEAN and beyond.

The tie-up will help deliver this transparency through a unified digital business registration and reporting platform. The Catalyst™ solution brings cost-savings and operational efficiencies, while complying with local statutory legislation. Key advantages also include improved data access, enhanced functionality and streamlined operations for agencies and end-users alike. To date, the solution has been deployed in multiple territories across the globe including North America, Africa, the Middle East, Labuan and of course New Zealand.

Under the partnership between these two leading technology specialists, OMESTI has been selected as Foster Moore’s implementation partner for ASEAN and emerging markets. Territories include but are not limited to Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Myanmar and Malaysia.

Gerard Monteiro, Executive Director, OMESTI Berhad, said, “As stakeholders everywhere push for greater transparency and access to corporate information, the implementation of such a robust solution like Catalyst™ will transform the business landscape. We are honoured to have been selected to work alongside Foster Moore to bring this proven technology to South East Asia and emerging markets.”

Joel Foster, Chief Executive of Foster Moore, said, “We are delighted to partner OMESTI. We are impressed with their skillset, experience and culture. Their track record in areas such as eCOURTS, in Malaysia, demonstrates their ability to work with clients to improve service delivery through the application of software. Our long-term strategy is to deliver our Catalyst™ solution through trusted partners, globally. These partners bring local experience, expertise and enable clients to get a powerful product and local support.”

Matt Ritchie, Trade Commissioner, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, added, “In 2017, New Zealand and Malaysia are celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations. This anniversary is a chance to reflect on what we have achieved together and look forward to a vibrant partnership in the future. The tie-up between Foster Moore and OMESTI is a good example of the promising future ahead.”

Catalyst™ provides a generic database structure for multiple registries and seamlessly handles configuration, mapping, workflow and integration. Master templates provide configurable sets of online forms, business rules and workflows that are typical of the majority of statutory registries. This reduces the time and cost of implementation significantly.

Catalyst™ administers core functionality and access to shared services such as “search, content and document management, payment, reporting and security“ to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions.

A typical project involves the deployment of an integrated business registry management solution in full compliance with local statutory requirements. This enables digital management of the entire process of company registration, statutory filing and other corporate reporting. Data capture is provided over a secure, scalable platform and a powerful on-board data analytics module provides management dashboard, customer insights and statistical analysis.

OMESTI’s track record in the region dates back over 30 years during which time the Group has successfully designed and executed multiple large-scale and complex technology projects for government departments and private sector clients. These include the integrated digital court infrastructure platforms for Malaysia and Brunei, data centres for the Malaysian Government, transport and logistics scheduling systems for the energy sector, core banking and insurance platforms for the leading financial institutions, and more.

In recent years, the Group has tied up with several partners to add further technology solutions to its portfolio for both enterprise and SME markets. These include digital Human Capital Management, Intelligent Video Analytics, As-A-Service Accounting and others.

Cloud technology is working to help law firms ease their document management, corporate accounting and talent management responsibilities. At the recent Malaysian Bar Council AGM, #Omesti and sister company #Microlink teamed up to showcase a range of as-a-service solutions to the 500+ members of the legal fraternity present.

#ORION, #Account365 and #HCMCloud, which are available on a per user subscription basis, are part of the Group’s portfolio of cloud-based solutions designed to help businesses operate seamlessly.

“ORION provides a highly secure, smart environment in which to store, search, retrieve and share critical documents. It comes without the costs and inherent risks of conventional warehousing and storage options,” says Elwin Lim, of Microlink’s Enterprise Solutions business. It is particularly relevant for businesses that generate large volumes of bulk documents such as law firms and government departments.

A key advantage is that critical documentation is no longer at risk from a range of physical threats including theft, damage or destruction by fire, flood or vermin and general deterioration. “The arduous process, not to mention cost, of cataloguing, packing and transporting documents to an offsite warehouse is not required. Time-consuming searches for key documents that might be inadequately recorded and filed are also eliminated,” says Mr Lim.

Scanned documents are tagged and indexed then uploaded to a highly secure auto-encrypted cloud platform. Authorised users can then easily perform intuitive searches, share and collaborate on specific documents. http://bit.ly/ORION-OMESTI1099

HCM Cloud, developed by OMESTI technology partner Microimage, is designed to help HR professionals and senior execs take the entire HR lifecycle into the digital era. The HCM Cloud platform is also accessible over mobile, providing an intuitive experience for management to understand the talent dynamics of the organisation via a powerful analytics capability. http://bit.ly/omesti1089

Account365 rolls accounting, GST and inventory functions into a single platform. As a cloud-based, fully GST-compliant solution, it provides businesses with instant access over any device, including mobile, to accounting, inventory and business information in one secure place. http://bit.ly/OMESTI-1131

Kuala Lumpur, January 2017: The OMESTI Group has announced it is to continue its partnership with global digital court recording systems provider Justice AV Solutions (JAVS), which form an integral component of the OMESTI eCOURTS platform. This partnership will continue to make custom, scalable A/V solutions available to courtrooms, meeting rooms, and lecture halls desiring to capture a complete, verbatim record of proceedings.

Miss Mah Xian-Zhen, Executive Director of OMESTI said, “We are delighted to be confirmed as the exclusive JAVS distributor for Southeast Asia. We first tied up with this industry leader back in 2009 when we deployed the initial eCOURTS system for the Kuala Lumpur Court.” Since then, the OMESTIteam has implemented the solution in nearly 400 courtrooms across Malaysia. “We are also encouraged by the positive interest received from around the region where we hope to achieve further successes. JAVS and their commitment to technical development has ensured that its solutions remain at the cutting edge of technology,” she added.

As a JAVS authorised dealer, OMESTI, through its subsidiary Formis Research & Development Sdn Bhd (FRDEV), will offer JAVS Premier, Select, and Core Lines to clients in Asia. OMESTI will have exclusive distribution rights to 10 countries including Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Brunei, East Timor, and Sri Lanka.

“We value each of our partnerships, and this one is no exception,” JAVS President and CEO, Andrew Green said. “OMESTI has proven to be a great partner in our efforts in Asia bringing JAVS solutions to hundreds of Southeast Asian courts. We look forward to continuing our work together.”

About Justice AV Solutions
JAVS, headquartered in Louisville, KY, is the global leader in digital courtroom recording solutions integrated in over 10,000 courtrooms throughout the U.S. and across four continents. Pioneering tomorrow’s justice system for more than 35 years, clients across the world have trusted the JAVS solution to accurately capture, store, and publish the official verbatim record of the court. The solutions encompass not only recording, but also every aspect of the proceedings. From public address to remote arraignment to open source access, JAVS promotes truth and accuracy by preserving future histories.

Learn more at www.javs.com

Microlink Solutions Berhad, a member of technology solutions provider OMESTI, has announced the appointment of Elwin Lim as CEO of its Financial Services Segment, one of the Group’s four newly formed business pillars.

Elwin brings more than 15 years of experience in Project Management, Business Development, System Architecture/ Design and Application Software Development, particularly in enterprise solutions across industries.

Microlink Group CEO Chia Yong Wei said, “The addition of Elwin to our senior management team is a key step in the strategic realignment of our business as we tailor our solutions to the evolving financial services landscape. His breadth of experience and expertise will be invaluable in driving our efforts in becoming the technology provider of choice in core banking and core insurance solutions.”

Elwin’s expertise in the enterprise solutions space includes implementation of complete systems for various industries including banking, insurance, capital markets, manufacturing, travel and hospitality as well as the public sector.

During his career, he has successfully deployed a large number of projects with Fortune 500 companies in Asia Pacific, Europe and the US. These include mission-critical systems for banks, stock exchanges, insurance providers, travel providers, research houses, airlines and entertainment complexes. He also brings hands-on experience in providing clients with Analytics, Big Data, Mobility, Social and Cloud solutions.

“Microlink has a well-established track record in the industry for delivering technology solutions and services that help its clients meet their future customer requirements. I am delighted to be joining the team to grow the business and explore new opportunities for the Group,” said Elwin.

Prior to joining Microlink, Elwin was Vice-President, Enterprise Solutions with Fusionex International for almost 10 years. His early career was spent with KPMG Consulting focusing on IT Strategy, IT Implementation and Project Management. He graduated from Monash University, Australia with Bachelor of Computing majoring in Information Systems.

About Microlink
Microlink is part of the OMESTI Group of companies and a leader in technology development for a wide range of applications. Serving the Financial Services Industry with its multi-module core banking and insurance solutions, it caters to both conventional and Islamic requirements.

Microlink combines its in-house IP for these solutions with the engineering expertise of partners such as SAP Global, IBM and Oracle to provide future-ready solutions for its clients. In the Enterprise Solutions sector, Microlink is leveraging Cloud, Mobile, Analytics and Data to develop cost-effective, subscription-based solutions for organisations of all sizes.

Its partnerships with global leaders extend to its Distribution business where Microlink provides systems integration and hardware distribution on behalf of world-leading principals that include IBM, HP, EMC, Lenovo, Oracle and others. The Group’s Solution Delivery team offers a comprehensive skillset for development and programming of a wide range of apps and technology platforms.

www.microlink.com.my

The OMESTI Group has been awarded a key project by Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia [SSM] – the Companies Commission of Malaysia – that is set to provide an invaluable source of data on the Malaysian corporate landscape and transform the role of the SSM as a regulatory authority.

Valued in the order of RM17 million [seventeen million ringgit], the project was awarded to Omesti Group company Formis Network Services Sdn Bhd and forms part of a comprehensive re-engineering of the SSM online infrastructure to an XBRL domain.

The project will see the development and deployment of a new XRBL online document submission platform to enable companies to file annual returns and audited accounts electronically. The initiative will enable SSM to capture critical financial information and other key data from registered companies, to provide powerful analytical insights into the Malaysian business landscape.

OMESTI Group Executive Director Ms Mah Xian-Zhen said, “The new XBRL SSM platform will automate the process of data collection, transform the submission of statutory reports by registered entities and enable data consumers to analyse company information. This will change the way data can be captured and shared by SSM and will significantly enhance its standing as a resource for vital corporate insights.”

The initiative will also drive transparency and improve the efficiency of capital markets by enabling analysts and other users to search and find relevant facts easily. “We are proud to be playing our part in this important project as SSM embarks on its transformation journey to become a top tier registry and regulatory authority in the region,” she added.

The platform will run on XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) enabling submitted documents to be XBRL-compliant, allowing business information to be exchangeable among regulators, including tax and financial authorities, central banks and governments. XBRL is a global standard used to electronically exchange business information.

The project scope includes the supply, implementation, training, support and maintenance of the SSM online submission system. In addition to the development, design, deployment and operation of a robust XBRL taxonomy, the workscope includes the sourcing and management of suitable infrastructure to ensure high availability and instant disaster recovery.

A key component of the project scope will be change management to ensure full promotion of the system and training for all parties concerned. Technical and call centres operated by professional engineers, technicians and call service executives will provide ongoing support for users.

The project begins immediately and is due for completion by December 2017.

The OHANA 2016 National Squash Championships brought some thrilling action during the Semi-Finals and Finals at the National Squash Centre in Bukit Jalil as existing champions Mohd Nafiizwan Adnan and Delia Arnold fended off strong challenges to retain their titles.

In the Semis, Mohd Addeen Idrakie, who had stunned three-time winner Ong Beng Hee in the quarter-finals, put up a good fight against National No 2 Ivan Yuen but in the end was overpowered.

In the men’s final, national No. 1 Nafiizwan was stretched by Yuen before prevailing 11-8, 8-11, 12-10, 11-8 after a gruelling 77 minutes of play.

In the women’s competition, like Nafiizwan, national No. 2 Delia Arnold was also made to work hard for an 11-9, 11-2, 11-9 win over Low Wee Wern in the final, a victory which she secured in 54 minutes.

The trophies and prize money were presented to the winners by YAM Tunku Tan Sri Imran ibni Tuanku Jaafar, Founding Secretary of Championship organisers SRAM [Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia] and Gerard Monteiro of OMESTI Group, parent company of title sponsor and fibre internet provider OHANA Communications.

Co-Sponsor Dunlop continues to support the Nationals for the 7th year running by offering prizes to the top eight finishers in each division.

About OHANA
OHANA provides integrated communications solutions including Fibre Broadband, Voice, Web Presence and Security, specifically tailored to SMEs, as well as enterprise-scale Metro E and Network Services. As a member of the OMESTI Group, a portfolio of As-A-Service solutions including VIDA Intelligent Video Analytics, HCM Cloud and Account365 is also available.

www.ohana.com.my

OHANA is continuing its commitment to Malaysia’s national sports development by taking up the Title Sponsorship of the 32nd National Squash Championships 2016. This year’s Edition, which takes place at the National Squash Centre, Bukit Jalil, from 15th – 20th November 2016, has attracted a large number of participants in multiple categories and looks set to be an exciting Tournament.

OHANA first tied up with SRAM under its Title Sponsorship of the recently launched OHANA-SRAM Squash League 2017 which is primarily targeted for social players, having the dual aims of reviving the League and popularising the game of squash.

When approached by SRAM to also be a supporting partner for the Nationals, Gerard Monteiro, Executive Director of OMESTI, was quick to confirm the company’s support, saying, “The Nationals is an important annual event for our national athletes and competitive social squash enthusiasts alike. As a company whose core business is connecting communities, we believe that it is only fitting that OHANA get involved and take up the Title Sponsorship role.”

SRAM Director Major (R) S. Maniam said, “SRAM is most thankful to OHANA for taking up the baton of sponsoring the Nationals. We are excited to be working with the OHANA team for this event and our upcoming Squash League in 2017 to promote and popularise this sport that we love.” He added, “We also record our sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Thomas Chan for his support of the Nationals for the past six years.”

Defending Champion Delia Arnold will be looking to retain her title in the Women’s Premier Event but should face stiff competition from Low Wee Wern, the 2014 Champion who is quickly coming back to form from an injury last year. Coming hard on their heels will likely be fast-improving S. Sivasangari, Rachel Arnold, Teh Min Jie and the other national juniors.

The Men’s title could have a new champion this year as Mohd Nafiizwan Mohd Adnan is currently competing overseas. In his absence, Ivan Yuen starts as favourite with keen competition expected from Sanjay Singh, Addeen Idrakie, Ng Eain Yow and Syafiq Kamal. Seasoned players such as Elvinn Keo, Asyraf Azan and Valentino Bong will also be hoping to make a bid for the title.

Co-Sponsor Dunlop continues to support the Nationals for the 7th year running by offering prizes to the top eight finishers in each division.

About OHANA
OHANA provides integrated communications solutions including Fibre Broadband, Voice, Web Presence and Security, specifically tailored to SMEs, as well as enterprise-scale Metro E and Network Services. As a member of the OMESTI Group, a portfolio of As-A-Service solutions including VIDA Intelligent Video Analytics, HCM Cloud and Account365 is also available. www.ohana.com.my

About SRAM
The SQUASH RACQUETS ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA more often known as SRAM is the governing body for the game of Squash in Malaysia. Founded in 1972, SRAM has a continuous commitment to growing the game in this country. Squash used to be the sport of the elite in the British Clubs of old. Today squash is truly the sport of the people, with squash courts available to all Malaysians in every state of the nation. SRAM is active in running tournaments at junior, university, senior and professional levels that attract top international players to our shores. The National Squads are trained by our coaches who are some of the best in the world. In addition, SRAM also continues to certify coaches and referees to the standards of the World Squash Federation. www.malaysia-squash.org

The OHANA Datuk Bandar Cricket Tournament, organised by the Kuala Lumpur Cricket Association (KLCA), got off to a good start recently with the first games of the series being played at Bayuemas in Klang amid much excitement.

This year’s tournament has received the support of Internet Service Provider OHANA Communications, a member of OMESTI Group, which has teamed up with KLCA to sponsor its activities for the 2016 season. In recognition of OHANA’s support, KLCA took the decision to rename the annual Datuk Bandar Cricket Tournament as the OHANA Datuk Bandar 2016 Cricket Tournament.

The Tournament is a premier cricket series that has been played for over 30 years in the Klang Valley. It was initiated with aim of providing a platform for established and budding cricketers to play and achieve recognition with a view to being selected to represent Kuala Lumpur, other states and eventually the country. OMESTI Group Executive Director Ms Mah Xian-Zhen said, “OHANA means family and we believe in supporting initiatives that provide a connection for people to come together in a way that helps their development and sense of teamwork. We hope that with our support, this year’s Tournament will provide a good platform for young Malaysians to hone their playing skills and progress through the rankings.”

“The Datuk Bandar Cricket Tournament has showcased many talents over the years. From the greats of the past like Karu Selvaratnam and Hector Durairatnam to the present day stars like Virandeep Singh and Shafique Sharif. It gives budding cricketers a platform to showcase their talents and test their skills,” said Alex De Silva of KLCA. “Players like Virandeep Singh, a product of KLCA/RSC Junior Development Programme, used the Tournament to hone and sharpen their skills to gain entry to the Malaysian senior team.”

The Tournament will run over the next few weeks at venues around the Klang Valley culminating in the Finals which are scheduled for January. “We intend to make the day an occasion for cricket fans in the Klang Valley to enjoy and remember. We are planning a family day filled with fun and activities,” added Mr De Silva. “With OHANA’S participation this year, KLCA has the opportunity to enhance the Tournament in terms of prizes and maximise the fun factor. We hope to introduce the game of cricket to a lot more people in the Klang Valley.”

Visit “KL Cricket” Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006250964976 for updates on the Finals Day and news on the Tournament.

About KLCA
Kuala Lumpur Cricket Association (KLCA) is the governing body for the game of cricket in Kuala Lumpur. It was formed in 1974 with Tuanku Tan Sri Imran Bin Tuanku Jaafar as founding President. Then called The Federal Territory Cricket Association, it changed its name in 2009 to Kuala Lumpur Cricket Association or KLCA.

KLCA hires coaches to coach cricket in schools in the Klang Valley and runs an active junior development programme in conjunction with the Royal Selangor Club (RSC) at is Sports Annexe in Bukit Kiara. KLCA also organises cricket tournaments for various age groups involving clubs and teams in the Klang Valley (U-12, U-16 & U-19) as well as tournaments for the more accomplished players such as the OHANA Datuk Bandar 2016 Cricket Tournament.

KLCA has built up a consistent track record in producing and supplying many players to the Malaysian U-16, U-19 and senior teams. Recently, the Malaysian U-19 team won the ACC U-19 World Cup Qualifiers in Kuala Lumpur. This entitled the team to take part with the elite teams of Asia, ie India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, in the Asia Cup to be held in Sri Lanka in December 2016. The Captain and four other players in the successful Malaysian team came from the KLCA/RSC Junior Development Programme.

About OHANA
OHANA provides integrated communications solutions including Fibre Broadband, Voice, Web Presence and Security, specifically tailored to SMEs, as well as enterprise-scale Metro E and Network Services. As a member of the OMESTI Group, a portfolio of As-A-Service solutions including VIDA Intelligent Video Analytics, HCM Cloud and Account365 is also available. www.ohana.com.my

Microlink Group company First Solution has been appointed as exclusive distributor for Lenovo’s hyperconverged platform – the Lenovo HX portfolio. The new appointment expands First Solution’s partnership with Lenovo from its earlier role as Value-Added Distributor for the Data Center Group (DCG) business in Malaysia.

Mah Chon Cheang, Head of Distribution for Microlink Group said, “We are delighted to have been appointed as Lenovo’s exclusive distributor for its hyperconverged platform. We have built up nearly 20 years of domain knowledge on IBM products and Lenovo DCG core products and our proven track record as a Value Added Distributor for Lenovo’s DCG business has provided a good foundation for this next step.”

Khoo Hung Chuan, CGM – Lenovo Singapore & Malaysia, noted that First Solution’s capacity for structuring the best of breed technology solutions and professional services surrounding IBM and Lenovo DCG products has enabled it to implement, support and project manage enterprise environment on behalf of its business partners and end-users. “We are confident that our partnership with First Solution will provide enhanced service to meet the requirements of our partner network and key customers as we expand our data centre offering. We look forward to capturing more hyperconverged opportunities with this partnership.”

Since being appointed as exclusive distributor, First Solution has already secured a number of deals with key clients for the Lenovo hyperconverged platform.

Microlink Solutions Berhad is a member of OMESTI Group.

Senior members of the Nepalese Judiciary visited Malaysia recently to gain greater insights into the workings of the country’s digital courts platform, eCOURTS, OMESTI’s proprietary court infrastructure solution. The delegation comprised esteemed members of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the Registrar’s Office and the District Court, as well as the Ministry of Finance.

During the visit, which was coordinated by Malaysia’s Badan Kehakiman Department, the group met with the OMESTI eCOURTS team. The session was led by OMESTI Vice-Chairman Dato’ Mah Siew Kwok and Executive Director Ms Mah Xian-Zhen together with eCOURTS COO Rummel Sanusi, who said, “We are honoured to have welcomed such a high ranking delegation from Nepal. The visitors were very keen to know more about the improvements that can be achieved in addressing the challenges faced in the smooth administration of justice. We were able to share with them the various features of the eFILING and Case Management modules as well as the benefits of the Court Recording & Transcription system.”

OMESTI is currently engaged in the development and deployment of Phase 2 of the eCOURTS platform, due for roll out across Peninsular Malaysia during the first half of 2017. The new system includes enhanced eFILING and Case Management modules, an eBIDDING module and a mobile app and is set to deliver the next level of court digitisation and increased user footprint.