On March 25, 2008, Information Management Solutions (IMS), the exclusive business partner of Middle East & North Africa Internet Technologies (MenaITech) in Lebanon, hosted an HR Seminar in Beirut entitled ‘Putting HR in the Front Seat’ at the Metropolitan Palace Hotel, with the objective of enhancing the Human Resources Management System’s (HRMS) exposure in the Lebanon market. 

With an attendance of decision makers ranging from the banking, insurance and construction sectors, MenaITech CEO Dr. Bashar Hawamdeh delivered a demonstration on MenaITech’s product suite in an interactive session to demonstrate how the HRMS could assist, accelerate and implement human capital management processes.

IMS General Manager Mr. Charles Achkar said, “We are confident that with the participation of our partners MenaITech, many organizations here in Lebanon will get acquainted with the benefits of such a state-of-the-art localized and web-based system.”
He added, “Moreover, we are proud to say that IMS has invested in resources for the MenaITech practice in Lebanon, with experienced HR consultants who would provide clients with local support in Lebanon.”

Optimiza, MenaITech’s mother company, was also represented during the event by Senior Consulting Manager Mr. Mohammad Chabti who delivered the human capital consulting aspect of the seminar.

About MenaITech Products
MenaITech products include the human resources information management system MenaHR®, payroll & personnel solutions MenaPay®, the employee & manager self service solution MenaME®, the employee 360 degree feedback evaluation software Mena360®, the comprehensive HR consolidation and analysis module MenaExplorer®, in addition to the revolutionary cell phone notification service MenaSMS®.

About MenaITech
Founded in 2003 by a group of talented and experienced HR and IT professionals, MenaITech aims to provide HR solutions that maximize the return on the human capital investment for all MenaITech customers by providing accurate and reliable management information, improving access to information, and reducing costs of operating the HR solution.
It is worthwhile mentioning that MenaITech was acquired at the end of 2007 by Optimiza (Al-Faris National Company/ ASE:CEBC), a business consulting and technology implementations company in the region. With this step, Optimiza has become the owner of a wide variety of integrated solutions and services that enhance the performance of companies in the different sectors it serves including the telecom, banking, insurance, manufacturing and distribution, healthcare and government sectors.
For more information: www.menaitech.com

About Information Management Solutions (IMS)
IMS, part of ITG (Holding) group, has  a long experience in the provision of Business and Hospitality solutions, in Lebanon and the Middle East region. IMS groups a team of specialized professionals combining technology and business expertise.
IMS comprehensive range of solutions includes:
• Business solutions: Business Management (ERP), Human Resources, Retail Management and Strategic Asset Management solutions.
• Hospitality solutions for restaurants, hotels and clubs, modular to fit large chains as well as small establishments.
For more information: www.ims.com.lb