Mindware and Siav Partner to Accelerate ECM in MENA

Mindware, a value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with Siav, a prominent Italian company specializing in Enterprise Content Management (ECM). This collaboration is set to enhance Siav’s market presence and foster digital transformation initiatives for organizations across the MENA region. Under this agreement, Mindware will act as the exclusive distributor of Siav’s flagship software platform, Siav Connect, throughout the region.

Nicholas Argyrides, Vice President – Gulf at Mindware, highlighted the importance of this partnership: “The push for digital transformation is prompting the necessity for ECM modernization. Organizations aiming to be competitive in the MEA region must efficiently access, manage, and utilize their documents and the associated data. We are excited to partner with Siav to cater to the increasing demand in the region for Cloud Content Management solutions, and we believe that the market will respond favorably to the strong value proposition that the solution has to offer.”

Siav provides a comprehensive suite of software, Cloud solutions, and outsourcing services, including Electronic Document Management, Workflow Management, Electronic Invoicing, and Digital Storage. The company is renowned for its proprietary software and expertise in implementing digitalization projects for enterprises. With over 4,000 clients, Siav predominantly serves medium to large-sized companies focused on advanced technological solutions and digitization.

Massimiliano Botta, Siav’s General Manager, expressed optimism about the partnership: “This partnership represents a fundamental milestone in our strategic growth plan. The Middle East, with its average annual growth rate of 4% in IT investments, particularly in Content Management products and services, is estimated to grow by over 11% per year until 2028. This region is indeed one of the most promising economies and an ideal area for our investments. By partnering with Mindware, we are ready to rapidly penetrate the MENA market and deliver advanced ECM solutions that meet local business needs.”

Botta further added, “Mindware shares our vision for innovation and digital transformation. Their value-added distribution methodology, which includes pre-sales consultancy, implementation services, local technical support, marketing enablement tools, and various channel-enabling programs, makes them the best partner to drive the adoption of Siav Connect in the region. Thanks to this collaboration, we aim to create a solid network of qualified resellers and system integrators in the MENA region, capable of positioning and delivering complex document management projects based on Siav Connect technology.”

This partnership underscores the commitment of both Mindware and Siav to support the digital transformation journey of organizations in the MENA region, leveraging cutting-edge ECM solutions to streamline business processes and enhance operational efficiency.