Press Release - New Banking project in Africa for INTRASOFT International
Luxembourg, April 22, 2015 – INTRASOFT International signed a contract with Centenary Rural Development Bank Limited, based in Kampala, Uganda, for the supply, installation and maintenance of PROFITS®, INTRASOFT International's Core Banking Solution. The project, which will run for 6.5 years (18 months implementation and 5 year maintenance), is of great importance to INTRASOFT International, supporting the company's strategic plan to enhance its presence in the African continent.
This project is the sixth project implemented by INTRASOFT International in the African continent and is added to the 30+ PROFITS® system installations globally, demonstrating once more the company's strong know-how in the implementation of large banking projects.
The new Core Banking Solution of Centenary Bank is a complete and integrated solution that will fully meet the Bank's operational needs. In the heart of the solution lies the PROFITS® Core Banking System, which is developed fully on state-of-the-art technology by INTRASOFT International and utilizes business rules-based architecture and modularity to fully adapt to the specific needs of any financial institution, ensuring rich business functionality and scalability.
The new Core Banking Solution will enable Centenary Bank to unify the front-to-back office environment for Headquarters, Branches, Dealers and electronic banking channels (Internet Banking, Mobile banking, etc) and to offer rich core banking and micro-financing functionality. It will ensure continuous real-time transaction processing on a 24x7 basis, automate the process of loans applications approval with advanced workflow capabilities and provide business growth opportunities through its Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Moreover, it will significantly reduce time to market for new products and services and easily adapt to new legal and regulatory rules and directives.
Mr. Fabian Kasi, Managing Director of Centenary Bank stated: “With this project, our Bank aims to greatly improve its operations and productivity and consequently enhance the overall client experience. The PROFITS® Core Banking System was selected, among other leading industry products, following a very thorough selection process, which also included a real-conditions simulation (‘Proof of Concept'). INTRASOFT International's team excelled for its strong know-how and ability to deliver, which -combined with PROFITS® performance- made our decision a straightforward one.”
Mr. Alexandros Manos, CEO of INTRASOFT International commented: “It is a great honor for us to have been selected by Centenary Bank, especially after going through such a highly competitive, strict and thorough selection process. This latest award showcases the international capacity of our company, justifying our corporate strategy to invest in the global markets. We are very pleased to have realized our first Banking contract in Uganda and look forward to its successful completion and the expansion of our presence and market share in Uganda and Africa.”
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About the Centenary Rural Development Bank of Uganda Ltd:
Centenary Rural Development Bank of Uganda started as an initiative of the Uganda National Lay Apostolate in 1983, while it began operations in 1985 with the vision of serving the rural poor and contributing to the overall economic development of the country. Today it is a leading Microfinance Commercial Bank in Uganda serving over 1,300.000 customers. Its services can be accessed through its 62 full service branches and 146 ATMs networked countrywide.
For more information, please visit: http://www.centenarybank.co.ug
About INTRASOFT International
INTRASOFT International is a leading European IT Solutions and Services Group with strong international presence, offering innovative and added-value solutions of the highest quality to a wide range of international and national public and private organisations. The company employs more than 1,600 highly-skilled professionals, representing over 20 different nationalities and mastering more than 18 languages. With headquarters in Luxembourg, INTRASOFT International operates through its operational branches, subsidiaries and offices in 18 countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Cyprus, Greece, Iraq, Jordan, Moldova, Morocco, Romania, Palestine, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, UK, UAE, USA and Yemen. More than 500 organizations in over 70 countries worldwide (Institutions and Agencies of the European Union, National Government Organizations, Public Agencies, Financial Institutions, Telecommunication Organizations, and Private Enterprises) have chosen the company's services and solutions to fulfil their business needs. For more information, please visit: www.intrasoft-intl.com
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Kalliopi CHIOTI, Communications & CSR Manager, INTRASOFT International
Tel. +30 210 667 4435 & +30 6951 008800 (Greece) & +352 44 10 12 2178 (Luxembourg)
E-mail: Kalliopi.Chioti@intrasoft-intl.com