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Corporate Profile
Xp and Ad visory W.L.L.
Inventive Thinking Expanding Possibilities
Manam a, Bahrain
2006
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I. Introduction
A Pool of Inventive Minds Xpanding every Business Possibilities into Reality
Embracing the latest trends of globalization and sustainable development, Xpand
Advisory aspires to become a global key player in providing world-class
technology and consultancy services.
Xpand Advisory is a Bahrain-based, knowledge-oriented consulting firm with a
wide spectrum of local, regional and international outreach. Through constant
monitoring of local business scene and regular market analyses, we strongly
believe that we can identify business and investment opportunities in the fields
of technological advancement and industry that are becoming diversified. We
are genuinely interested in securing deals based on these opportunities that fit
well with our client's corporate investment objectives.
Xpand Advisory distinguishes itself through its unique, four-step, inventive
thinking approach. This comprehensive approach is a potent tool in aligning
know-how solutions with our customers strategic business goals.
Our inventive thinking formula combines broad knowledge and deep
understanding of the business assignment, a well-developed and project-specific
methodology, a team of highly qualified, dynamic and goal-oriented
professionals, and support from our well established global network of experts.
Xpand is your best ally to upgrade the quality of your products and services,
your corporate affairs and your business operations, whether the emphasis is on
organizational strategy or business operation and technology.
At Xpand, we do not just build business relationships, we develop partnerships.
Together, we can make a d ifference.
Through collaboration and synergy, your business possibility can become an
Xpanded reality.
II. Ou r Services
Our W orld-Class Xpanded Resources M aximize Your Business Potent ial
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Xpand Advisory combines an inventive management consulting, Xpanded
capabilities and effective solutions to meet today's pressing demands of your
business entity.
We are one of the most innovative technology-focused firms in the region today.
We offer a unique combination of customized management consulting and
solutions evaluation conforming to international business rules, integrated
potentials and global networking.
From planning and building to operations and technology, Xpand maximizes
your business potential to its fullest and liberates you out of your limitations.
We are committed to increase the quality of production and services and
ultimately help you make your own trademark in the business and corporate
arena.
Our passion to serve is unparalleled.
Xpand Advisory conducts projects in a diversified cross section of our domain
expertise, such as:
??Technology Consulting
??Public and Business Administration
?? Intelligent Building Managements System
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ICT (Information-Communication Technology)??Managed Services
??Risk Management
III. Expertise
Xpand is supported by knowledgeable and experienced professional in every
domain expertise that it offer.
??Technology Consulting
Xpand's perception of technology consulting focuses on helping our clients
adapt and profit from the various state-of-the-art manifestations science and
technology to enhance their business performance. Our aim is to provide the
scientific and technological backdrops to our clients' corporate activities. We
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aspire to provide innovative solutions that bridge the ever existing divide
between the business community and the S&T comm unity.
Xpand realizes that technology is a multifaceted phenomenon, however it
continues to be a crucial element in the quest of small-scale, medium -sized
and large business are to remain competitive and profitable. Worldwide
business players including entrepreneurs from the gulf region gradually
realize that partnership with a trusted and renowned Technology Consulting
firm is a strategic and reasonable business preference. The Technology
Consultant will bring out the best in every step of your technology
investments and eventually your business agenda like how a financial analyst
manages your finance system or a legal counsel strategize your legal
concerns. With the technology consultant behind you, you worry less on the
technology that powers your business; instead you may now devote your
time in running your business. With the right technology consulting partner,your chance of business success is remarkably high and your business
investment will never go to the waste bin. Xpand Advisory is your ideal
Technology Consulting partner. Amidst the surfacing technology landscape
across the globe, appointing Xpand as your business partner is the best
decision for your sustainable business projects.
Xpand as your technology consultant gives you the added edge as we give
clear well-thought-out non-biased advice. Our approach is founded on
putting the interest of our client first and last! Xpand will assist your businessbecome more reliable and sustainable, more cost-effective and competitive.
The pillar of our Technology Consulting service is originality that is based on
well-seasoned realism; group thinking; careful, all inclusive and imaginative
analysis.
??Public and Business Administration
The challenges before governments at all levels in the Gulf region, and all
over the globe, have never been greater. Dedicated professionals who share
the vision of serving others whether they do so in government
organizations, the non-profit sector or private institutions are needed to
make the world a better place.
Xpand Advisory offers an innovative and reward ing learning environment
rich in tradition, welcoming all who seek to study public administration and
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management and policy. With Xpand, and through the Xpand pool of public
administration and management talent, candidates can acquire the
knowledge and skills necessary to begin or enhance their careers in public
service, imbued w ith values which underpin a lifetime of civic involvement.
Xpand can tailor programmes for candidates occupying management and
leadership positions in government and non-profit organizations. It aims to
prepare the next generation of scholars and academicians as well as public
leaders.
Xpand experts have earned region-wide reputations for their intellectual
rigor, and first-hand experience as many have been in senior government
positions in their own countries and have actually been engaged in
formulating public administration laws and regulations at the highest level of
government and the private sector.
?? Intelligent Building Managements System
Xpand Advisory's vision in providing intelligence for buildings:
Increase the value and productivity of the building by:
* Reducing the cost of building maintenance;
* Adding intelligence and value to your building;* With the intelligent building management system, you can adjust yourself
to todays information society with an automated and optimized working
environment;
Xpand Advisory is GCCs leading consulting company specializing in
Intelligent Buildings. Using consistent and robust methodologies, we provide
professional services to building owners, users, managers, suppliers, and
industrial organizations throughout the GCC. These services encompass three
key areas building solutions, market intelligence, and systems strategy.
Xpand Advisorys custom consulting practice is supported by IT
professionals with global, regional and local market experience.
Our team specializes in designing and implementing total project solutions
that make buildings intelligent, i.e. that produce and distribute the
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information monitoring and controlling activities that enable buildings to
function safely and efficiently, with a fully integrated design service.
Many companies offer consultancy on intelligent buildings or information &
communication technologies, but few offer the kind of radical thinking that is
at the heart of our philosophy. In focusing on building performance and
value, we explore the potential of new business models that increase
efficiency and effectiveness while improving threat management, and create
opportunities to integrate buildings and systems more productively.
Given the constantly changing technology; the choice, design and integration
of building systems are critical factors in ensuring that an intelligent building
continue to meet the ever-changing needs of occupiers, owners, and the
environment.
Our objective is buildings that function; for the procurer, the user, and for
future generations.
To maximize the potential for growth within a firms internal and external
environment, Xpand Advisory can facilitate the creation of strategic
programs that deliver improved market success. Xpand Advisory strengths
lie in combining strategic understanding with market expertise and applying
these with absolute commitment to the clients growth.
Xpand Advisory thoroughly examines the following market sectors in this
research:
* Integrated Building Management System (IBMS);
* Optimized working environment;
* Enhanced safety and security;
* Cost savings through energy efficiency;
Clients who have benefited from our building solutions services include the
Bahrain World Trade Center (BWTC). Xpand Advisory is the pioneer in
introducing the intelligent building vision in Bahrain, which makes the
BWTC the first intelligent building in the region. A vision which was
delivered by a local core team supported by the best international expertise in
the area of intelligent buildings. BWTC is the building of the future.
?? ICT (Information-Communication Technology)
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With today's current and fast emerging technologies, we have been actively
attuned to the challenging demands of the business needs to achieve both the
industry knowledge and the hands-on experience to help our clients develop
and implement their strategies for success.
It is widely known that ICTs (Information and Communications Technology)
are the recognized basics that allow businesses to pass information regularly,
easily and effectively in a secure manner.
Xpand Advisory can assist you throughout the lifecycle of your ICT
initiatives - from strategic business consulting through to advice on
implementation and ongoing operational and management of your IT
enterprise.
We know that a successful ICT project is about creating a distinctive and
compelling value proposition that will drive long-term profitability.
We aggregate ICT professionals and experts from all over the world, and
channel these valuable resources to fulfill the ICT requirements to achieve
your business objectives.
Our industry scope of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
solutions and expertise includes both government as well as private sectororganizations.
Whatever role our client appoints us for; be it consultant/advisory, client
representative or project manager, we are committed to advise and represent
our client to achieve the project goals by putting our client's interest before
our own and acting professionally and ethically at all times.
??Managed Services
Contemporary business trends require a vivid layout of the companys vision
matched with a strategic plan. Facilitated by the right technology-consulting
firm like Xpand, the formula to your business success is complete.
Xpand deeply understands that in todays market, companies whether small-
scale or large-scale in nature, are striving to increase efficiency and
productivity with reduced operational costs and at a relatively acceptable risk
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level. Companies have a compelling reason to turn to Managed Services
solutions to support this IT infrastructure and to eventually maximizing their
business potential.
At Xpand, we will help you analyze the market trends and statistics, the
corporate affairs for allies and competitors, organizational set-up, strategic
direction, all in global perspective. We shall utilize our Xpanded capabilities
to redefine your goal, redirect your strategy and reassure your best business
performance.
??Risk Management
To address your business issues, our risk management experts apply a client-
focused approach supported by our global alliance of resources, high-end
technology and specialized expertise. We deliver strategic solutions from abroad selection of programmes and technologies.
Xpands risk management experts connect with you to identify your business
specific needs and effectively respond to your business challenges.
Xpands provides the full programmes of risk management for government,
financial, commercial, and industrial organizations. These programmes cover:
* Corporate Security;* Business Continuity;
* Risk Assessment;
* Emergency Planning;
* Facility Security;
* Corporate Investigation;
* Crisis Management;
* Information Security;
* Business Intelligence;
* Brand Protection;
* Personnel Security;
* Fraud Prevention;
The programmes also include relevant training and tailor-made instruction
courses.
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IV. Projects
Xpand has implemented a wide range project from high profile customers,
such as
The Bahrain Word Trade Cen tre
Phase 1: ICT Consultancy for the BWTC
Eight Weeks - ICT Master Plan. Completed on the 20th March 2005
Phase 2: Design and Implementation
The estimated timeline for the implementation is one and half years.
Subsystem implementation in BWTC includes:
- Structured Data and Telephony Cable- IT System Integration (Hardware, Software, Internet Security, Active
Network infrastructure)
- IBMS (Intelligent Building Management System) and integration with ME
Subsystems
- Security System (CCTV, Access Control etc.) and Parking
The Bahrain Word Trad e Cen tre (KeyPoint Executive Office)
- Consultant and System Design- Project Management of ICT and Smart System Imp lementation
- Integration with BWTC System
She raton Tow er Premier Executive Office
- Consultant and System Design
- Project Management of ICT and Smart System Imp lementation
Consultancy on Document Security in Premier Office
Recommendations address the identified missing or ineffective practices in
order to mitigate and eliminate risks. Solutions are to indicate new controls or
changes to existing controls that will achieve this. The focus is upon:
Access to documents;
Overseeing of access;
Identification of people gaining access;
Accountability;
Aud it and Review of processes in action.
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Overview the BWTC Solution
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What Services Xpand Offers?
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