Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 64 | Page 8

NEWS
Omnix partners with SPIDTECH to enable large scale concrete engineering designs in GCC

Omnix , an end-to-end digital solutions and services pioneer , announced that it has signed a value-added distribution agreement with SPIDTECH , a global structural engineering software vendor for the GCC region . According to the agreement , Omnix will distribute and promote Spider , SPIDTECH ’ S software package for structural detailing designed to assist structural engineers for multi-story reinforced concrete structures , through its strong channel partner network across the region .

With some of the world ’ s tallest and most complex structures continuing to be planned inside the UAE and Saudi Arabia , Spider is well suited for GCC countries . With Omnix being an Autodesk value added distributor for the last thirty years , SPIDTECH will gain access to its competent network of resellers and system integrators inside the GCC .
Simran Bagga
Mohammad Jamshidian
Spider is well integrated with AutoCAD , the world ’ s engineering software as well as with SAP2000 , ETABS and SAFE , expert packages for structural engineers .
“ Our expertise in the GCC market supported by our wide reseller network , gives SPIDTECH an advantage in reaching out to new markets and customers ,” said Simran Bagga , Vice President of Omnix Engineering and Foundation Technologies at Omnix International .
Spider ’ s compatibility with AutoCAD , allows users to leverage the functionality of both applications concurrently . Additionally , through its integration with ETABS , SAP2000 , and SAFE , it can import structural data for detailing and extra capabilities into AutoCAD . This seamless integration allows structural designers to access unbelievable technical solutions of Spider at the right time and the right place .
“ SPIDTECH , through its thirty-year cycle of technology innovation has addressed various challenges that concrete structural engineers face ,” said Mohammad Jamshidian , CEO from SPIDTECH during the launch announcement . SPIDTECH is the latest vendor to join Omnix ’ s value added distribution business , which includes global leaders such as Autodesk , IMSCAD and OPENSPACE to name a few .
Technodyn International appointed Zebra Reseller in Sub-Saharan Africa

Technodyn International , a strategic partner for global cloud enterprise software company IFS in Sub-Saharan Africa , announced its appointment as a reseller of digital solution provider Zebra Technologies . Through the agreement , Technodyn customers can now procure the software-enriched digital devices offered by Zebra to help customers with their rugged mobile devices , tablets , and kiosk needs .

The Zebra devices are suitable for customers in , retail , logistics , manufacturing , healthcare , financial services , and telecommunications . They are a critical component of the mobile edge and provide customers access to rugged devices that can withstand harshest environments .
According to Technodyn , Zebra devices are attractive to its customers across Sub-Saharan Africa who require rugged solutions on the road and in the field . Its RFID technology and devices are also ideal for customers who need to be able to perform track and trace , geofencing and asset monitoring of high-value assets . The devices seamlessly integrate with third-party systems and boast their own operating system that is fully supported across the region .
“ Many of our customers need premium , supported devices that they can use in the field and that are interoperable with their EAM or ERP systems ,” says Esenthren Govender , Solutions Executive , Technodyn International .
“ We are pleased to welcome Technodyn to our partner network and believe that we will be able to unpack extensive value to their customer ecosystem as we collaborate to bring innovative answers to some of the most challenging environments ,” says Lenny Naicker , Senior Channel Manager , Zebra Technologies .
Technodyn International is the exclusive strategic Sub-Saharan African partner of IFS
Esenthren Govender
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