Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 29 | Page 65

CASE STUDY R amco Systems, the global aviation software provider, has signed a five-year agreement with Saudi Rotorcraft Support Company (SRSC) to offer software support. The software support includes maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations for civilian and military helicopters in Saudi Arabia. and Jeddah for the country’s combined fleet of more than 360 military and commercial helicopters. In addition to aviation maintenance, SRSC will also be implementing Ramco’s complete finance, HR and payroll offering to get an integrated view of business operations. Dynamic management of component configuration, as well as part exchanges, will capture cost-related data directly through Ramco Mobility Solutions across the business. SRSC, a joint venture company formed under an agreement with Alsalam Aerospace Industries, Boeing and Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI), offers dedicated MRO services in Riyadh The transformational deal between SRSC and Ramco will significantly accelerate SRSC’s capabilities and its responsiveness to core customers through cloud-based solutions. Ramco will deploy its Aviation Suite V5.8 to digitise and streamline SRSC operations and aircraft management processes across its operations. It will also implement modules for maintenance and engineering, human capital management, aviation-centric finance, MRO sales and global payroll. Other functions include engineering and continuing airworthiness management organisation (CAMO), materials management and quality and safety. The suite’s intuitive ‘Hub’ features will enable SRSC to manage all MRO services on a unified, mobile-friendly platform for enhanced stock visibility and efficient customer management. Ramco also works closely with SRSC to research and develop additional bespoke applications and intellectual property at OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF OUR MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES IS SUPPORTED IN ALL ASPECTS. its RADAAR (Ramco Aviation Design and Analytics Research) Lab in Singapore. Neil R Bevan, CEO, SRSC, said: “Aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) signed several contracts for military and commercial aviation in Saudi Arabia. SRSC objectives are aligned with the Kingdoms’ National Transformation Program and its effort to transform the kingdom under Vision 2030. “SRSC aligns with these Vision 2030 objectives particularly in the areas of localising defence, attracting talent and creating opportunities for all. With this software, Ramco has given us a technical backbone that will help us digitally address the MRO requirements in this growing market.” www.intelligentcio.com INTELLIGENTCIO 65