SOFTLAYER

INDUSTRY

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)Provider

WEBSITE

www.softlayer.com

COMPANY OVERVIEW

SoftLayer, an IBM Company, operates

a global cloud infrastructure platform

built for Internet scale. With 100,000

devices under management, 13 data

centers in the United States, Asia,

and Europe and a global footprint of

network points of presence, SoftLayer

provides Infrastructure-as-a-Service

to leading-edge customers ranging

from Web startups to global enterpris-

es. SoftLayer’s modular architecture

provides unparalleled performance

and control, with a full-featured API

and sophisticated automation control-

ling a �exible uni�ed platform that

seamlessly spans physical and virtual

devices, and a worldwide network for

secure, low-latency communications.

iWeb Technology Solutions Partnerswith IBM SoftLayer to Offer Integrated ERP Solutions in the Education Sector

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The greatest challenge faced by any higher education institution or university today, is the need to satiate rising expectations of Students, Parents and stakeholders while tackling the same with faltering budgets.

Institutions are under constant pressure to e�ciently streamline the complex operations of their administrative division/s, handle the massive data generated and accelerate academic performance by using advanced applications.

How does an integrated Cloud ERP system create a robust platform for increased performance?

Cloud ERP system implemented within an educational institution can rationalize overall operations, facilitate administrative excellence and o�er the best opportunities for students and sta� to gain a competitive advantage.

The main advantages of adopting the right Cloud ERP system in an educational institution are,

Better organisation and access of data that enables quicker decision making and strategic planning.

Streamlined work �ows enhanced by enhanced internal and external communication.

Increased automation resulting in lower personnel costs and decreased chances for error.

Assured integrity and reliability of a single source of data that enables continued process improvements.

Enabling seamless integration of technology, and delivery of educational services by o�ering a single platform for communication between all the distinctive components of a school, college or university.

O�er increased transparency at all levels within the institution and generates MIS

reports for better data analysis.

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COMPONENTS OF THE iWEB EDUCATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM iWEB EMS

CORE MODULES

Student Management

Admissions & Fees/ Freeships

Examination & Result Management

Library Management

Student Training

Online Portals

Alumni Management

Time Table & Attendance

Campus & Hostel Management

Project & Events Management

Canteen Management

Curriculum Management

Placement Assistance

SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Purchase Requisition / Indent

RFQ

Vendor Directory

Compare Quotation

Vendor Evaluation

GRN / Stock Update

Purchase Order Processing

Inventory Management

Supplier Payment Tracking

Supplier Ageing Analysis

Work�ow-Approval / Rejection

Purchase Return

Item Request and Issue

HR & PAYROLL WITH ESS

Employee Info / Service Book

Online Recruitment

Training Management

Leave / Travel Management

Sta� Attendance Management

Establishment Management

FINANCE MANAGEMENT

Chart Of Accounts/Opening Balances

Accounting Transactions/Vouchers

Managing Accounts Payable

Managing Accounts Receivables

Fixed Assets & Depreciation

Tax Management

E-Tendering

Investments & Grants

Contra / J.V Entries

Accounts Statements (BL,PL etc)

Budget and Expense

Ratio Analysis

Costing

Audit Tracking

Day Book/Cash Book

Payroll / Exist / Settlement

Performance Appraisal

Insurance / Loan Management

Shift / Outdoor

Pension / PF / Gratuity

Why choose the iWeb Education Management System (EMS)?The iWeb Education Management System is a holistic solution that can handle the entire gamut of campus and o�-campus activities in a school, college or a University. The solution is aimed at achieving process re�nement, enhanced e�ciency and higher accountability throughout the educational institution.

The iWeb EMS is a customized solution that satis�es the unique educational goals of an institutionA “one-�t-for-all” solution does not work e�ciently for the education sector that is dominated by bureau-cratic policy changes. iWeb EMS can be delivered with 100 per cent customization using Agilewiz BPMSTM to perfectly �t into the needs of your institution.

A robust way to eliminate informational silos across the institution thus empowering the dataThe solution eliminates the redundancy of disorgan-ised data from several isolated functional silos spread across the legacy systems and creates a single platform of validated and accurate data. This translates to the opportunity to make informed decisions within a shorter span of time.

A comprehensive solution that includes all complex activities in the management of an institutionThe solution enables automation of the administra-tive processes thereby reducing the time and e�orts taken to achieve exemplary results. The academic and non-academic modules of the solution seamlessly integrate into one another thus re�ecting the e�ciency of the administration onto the increased academic performance.

iWeb EMS will half your manpower needs and double the e�ciency of the entire systemThe automation of business centric processes like time table management, examination management, result management and �nance management o�ers broader opportunities to reduce cost in terms of time, resources and required personnel.

The web enabled platform is also compatible with GPRS, smart card readers, barcodes and biometricsThe integration with Email and SMS gateways, the ability to access the system using any mobile platform, e-Learning resources and the compatibility with a whole range of external devices such as barcodes and biometrics makes the system a technological boost to the operations of the institution.

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with its innovation Agilewiz BPMSTM

SoftLayer and iWeb Bene�tsThe partnering of iWeb Technology Solutions with IBM SoftLayer for its cloud infrastructure and data centre has enabled the former to gain the experience and the technical know-hows of competing in an on-demand world. Cost e�ectiveness: The cloud service signi�cantly reduces the infrastructure costs by altering the utilization of the resources appropriately. It also o�ers the initial cost advantage by demanding low upfront investment for IT hardware and servers.Improved scalability and �exibility: The ease with which product enhancements, customisations, extensions and integrations can be brought into the solution using the cloud technology makes the user highly agile. Additionally the performance during peak load periods can be handled e�ciently. Security and control: The centralized data storage comes with increased security and control thus o�ering the power to handle the massive growth in terms of student numbers and to streamline all procedures related to the di�erent educational functions such as teaching, examination, admission and interaction. Quicker ROI on IT spend: The cloud hosted ERP system can be delivered on an accelerated pace with the required customisa-tion. It demands no specialized personnel or high maintenance routines thus enabling a lower TCO throughout the span of investment. Automatic updates and patches: All upgrades in terms of best practices and technical speci�cations are done automatically without any manual work from the client. With the cloud based ERP system an institution can be assured of standing well head in the technologically empowered road.

About iWeb Technology SolutionsiWeb Technology Solutions is an innovative web based Enterprise Business software provider that o�ers cost e�ective, best-in-class business applications for both small and medium sized companies. Incorporated in the year 2005, iWeb Technology is a pioneer in building technologically innovative products and e�ectively addressing software and platform requirements in the price sensitive SME segment. With a honed focus on customization and robust implementation techniques, with its innovation Agilewiz BPMSTM iWeb Technology Solutions is the most preferred technology partner across various domains.

iWeb Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd.Corporate O�ce: 210 Mahavir Building, O� Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400093. INDIA.www.iweb.co.in

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