Amman, Jordan: International Computer Systems (London) Ltd. – ICS and its sister company Computer & Communications Systems Ltd. – CCS; two leading companies in the automation and computerization of banking systems, has signed an agreement with Ahli Financial Leasing Co.; a new subsidiary company of Jordan Ahli Bank, on implementing BANKS Finance Lease system to offer its clients financial services through the activation of the newest technologies of the complete software BANKS. The agreement was signed in Amman at the Ahli Financial Leasing Company headquarters, in the presence of the General Manager of the company; Mr. Nebal Freihat, Board Members of the company; Mr. Eyad Al A’sali and Mr. Zahi Fakhouri, the Director of ICS (London); Mr. Robert Hazboun, the Finance Lease Department Manager at ICS (London); Mr. Mahmoud Masa’eed, and Territory Manager at CCS; Mr. Hani Al-Hamaydeh. Mr. Freihat, General Manager of Ahli Financial Leasing Company, was very pleased to assemble the partnership with ICS (London) and its sister company CCS, and commented during the signing of the Agreement:

“As financial leasing showed its significance as a viable appliance of several financing applications in Jordan, Ahli Financial Leasing Co. was formed by Jordan Ahli Bank in order to serve the development and expansion of the Jordanian Financial Leasing Market. As a response to this growth, Ahli Financial Leasing Co. needed to implement the latest and best reached applications in servicing the finance lease sector, that’s why we chose BANKS software, after proving that BANKS is the system that will be contributing to our goals of providing successful and specialized financial leasing operations. ICS will assist us in reaching optimum customer satisfaction and to exceed their expectations.” Ahli Financial Leasing Company started the implementation process on BANKS Finance Lease system beginning of December 2009 and cutover at the end of the same month. “We are proud to announce Ahli Financial Leasing Company as a new member of BANKS users in Jordan; this entitles Ahli Financial Leasing Co. to be our eleventh BANKS user and our fourth user of BANKS Finance Lease system in Jordan. We are very optimistic with the growth of the finance lease sector in Jordan, and wish success and prosperity to Ahli Financial Leasing working on our universal financial software; BANKS.” Said Mr. Robert Hazboun, Director of ICS (London).

CCS and ICS’ BANKS solutions utilize the world's leading technologies to deliver extraordinary value, through unifying and automating the enterprise processes on a multi-lingual and multi institution features, providing banking and financial institutions clients with an incredibly flexible best-of-breed technology, and offer unparalleled support that have been assembled by our team of hundreds; dedicated programmers, banking and finance experts who have successfully delivered turnkey solutions to clients of all sizes over three decades of experience. About Jordan Ahli Bank: was established in 1955, a leading Jordanian institution, with a steeped national history & heritage. Ahli Bank was the first national bank to be established in East Jordan, and the sixth public shareholding company to be established in the kingdom. Today, regional presence in Lebanon, Palestine, Cyprus, and 19% stake in JIB (London). For 50 years, the bank has been a leading player in the financial services industry in Jordan and beyond. About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd: founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation throughout a quarter of a century of successful banking automation projects with over 62 banks across 3 continents. www.icslondon.com Computer and Communications Systems Ltd- (CCS): founded in 1982 is one of the Middle East’s leading IT companies and one of the largest IT companies of its kind in Jordan. CCS provides assistance in every aspect of the IT Project and Skills Transfer cycle: from initial consultancy through to design, development, networking, infrastructure, implementation, training, and on-going maintenance. We have produced state-of-the-art software and provide world leading Consultancy. www.ccs.com.jo

Amman, Jordan: International Computer Systems (London) Ltd. - ICS and Computer and Communications Systems Ltd. – CCS, two of the leading companies in the automation and computerization of banking systems, have announced the signing of a new agreement with United Bank of Iraq for Investment for the implementation of International Computer Systems’ universal banking software solution BANKS . The agreement was signed in Amman - Jordan, and took place at CCS headquarters. The signing ceremony was attended by United Bank of Iraq for Investment’s Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors; Mr. Raad Al Badri, Director of International Computer Systems (ICS); Mr. Robert Hazboun, General Manager of Computer and Communications Systems (CCS) in Palestine; Mr. Nasser Abu Hijlah and General Manager of Al Awa’el for Information Technology Services - a division of CCS - Mr. Zuheir Qulaghasi.

Mr. Al Badri; Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors for United Bank of Iraq for Investment, was very pleased of opting one of the leading universal banking solutions BANKS, hoping that the agreement marks the beginning of a lasting partnership and cooperation with International Computer Systems (London). “The Iraqi financial market is experiencing a bright launching, and proceeding to bring the best and the latest global banking services to its clients by introducing and developing within the banks structure the best modern international banking system applications. As a result, United Bank of Iraq for Investment is ensuring the best of breed technology delivery to its client by opting one of the leading banking solutions provider; BANKS .” said Mr. Raad Al Badri, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, United Bank of Iraq for Investment.

Mr. Robert Hazboun; Director of International Computer Systems (ICS) announced during the signing of the agreement:“We have been providing the Iraqi financial market with a complete suite of banking and financial systems for many years, and have witnessed our customers’ growth in Information Technology needs throughout these years. We welcome United Bank of Iraq for Investment to our BANKS family reference and users, and are proud to serve them as their technology partner. Our BANKS Investment package offer an essential, straight through processing and end to end event driven processing for a wide range of financial products including securities, equities and derivatives. ICS will ensure United Bank of Iraq for Investment to provide high level banking services to their customers.” This new agreement for ICS’ BANKS solution makes United Bank of Iraq for Investment the 9th user of BANKS in Iraq and 62nd worldwide. ICS’ BANKS solutions utilize the world's leading technologies to deliver extraordinary value, through unifying and automating the enterprise processes on a multi-lingual and multi institution features, providing our banking clients with an incredible flexible best-of-breed technology and offer unparalleled support, that have been assembled by team of hundreds; dedicated programmers, banking and finance experts who have successfully delivered turnkey solutions to clients of all sizes over three decades of experience. About United Bank of Iraq for Investment: established in 1994 in Iraq, aims at contributing to economic development and revitalization of the economic effectiveness by engaging comprehensive banking services that are permitted by the Public Authority under the State policy. The bank exercise commercial banking and specialized banking business, in addition to credit and financing of cost-effective medium-and long - term projects, private and mixed farming, industrial, commercial, tourist, service, construction, in addition to opening documentary credits for all sectors and foreign remittances of all kinds, under the supervision and control of the Iraqi Central Bank. The Bank has seven branches, and there are intentions to increase the number of branches outside of Baghdad and to open a regional office outside of Iraq. www.unitedbank-iq.com About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd: founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation throughout a quarter of a century of successful banking automation projects with over 62 banks across 3 continents. www.icslondon.com Computer and Communications Systems Ltd- (CCS): founded in 1982 is one of the Middle East’s leading IT companies and one of the largest IT companies of its kind in Jordan. CCS provides assistance in every aspect of the IT Project and Skills Transfer cycle: from initial consultancy through to design, development, networking, infrastructure, implementation, training, and on-going maintenance. We have produced state-of-the-art software and provide world leading Consultancy. www.ccs.com.jo

Africa, Gambia: International Computer Systems (London) Ltd, one of the leading companies in the automation and computerization of banking systems, announced that Prime Bank (Gambia) Limited has gone live on BANKS software to offer its clients banking services in the Gambia, through the activation of the newest technologies of the banking systems by BANKS. Prime Bank (Gambia) Limited is a private commercial bank in the Gambia. It is the twelfth commercial bank to be licensed in the country, the bank is a subsidiary of Lebanese Canadian Bank (LCB), whose presence in Lebanon since the 1960 had been a success story in the Lebanese banking sector, where the bank is among the ten top Lebanese banks and the bank's performance has surpassed its age.

Mr. George E. Zard Abdou Jaoude, the Parent body of Prime Bank Gambia Limited, who is also the Chairman and General Manager of the Lebanese Canadian Bank, said the presence of his bank in the Gambia is no coincidence, but rather on conviction in the economic future of the country. The opening ceremony of Prime Bank Gambia Limited was on the twenty fifth of May 2009, under the auspices of the governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia. The LCB chairman further explained that Prime Bank Gambia Limited is a subsidiary of LCB and they intend to provide them with the usual parent company support from training to roll out of new relevant products to target customers. The process of applying BANKS systems took a record time by ICS (London) Ltd., where the process took only two months, and began serving customers on the banking systems BANKS beginning of June this year, which demonstrated its unique ability to enhance performance and increase the effectiveness of management information to improve and facilitate industry decisions in financial institutions.

Mr. Wail Malkawi, Vice President of Business Development of ICS, was also very confident in the step this represented for both Prime Bank and ICS:

“ICS has signed a new agreement with Prime Bank, for the implementation of its international banking solution BANKS, to be their IT partner. The implementation started on April 1st 2009 and ended on June 1st 2009. Our relationship with LCB has proven strong over years of close co-operation, and this agreement will again reinforce the close links between us. We are proud to implement BANKS in the subsidiaries and associates of LCB and we look forward to helping them in their future expansion plans.” Mr. Malkawi also added that Prime Bank’s selection of BANKS was the result of the company's presence in the Gambia market; by applying BANKS in Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBANK), and for BANKS presence and spread in more than five countries in West Africa. About Prime Bank (Gambia) Limited: founded in 2009 as a private commercial bank in the Gambia. It is the 12th commercial bank to be licensed in the country. The Lebanese Canadian Bank (LCB), the parent company of Prime Bank (Gambia), operated from 1968 through 1988 as a subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Canada Middle East. Prime Bank (Gambia) is LCB's first African subsidiary. LCB is now working to set up a subsidiary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). www.primebankgambia.com About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd: founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation throughout a quarter of a century of successful banking automation projects with over 61 banks across 3 continents. www.icslondon.com

Jordan, Amman: International Computer Systems (London) Ltd. – ICS and its sister company Computer & Communications Systems Ltd. – CCS; two leading companies in the automation and computerization of banking systems, has signed an agreement with Comprehensive Leasing Company; one of the largest companies of Nicola Abu Khader Group, on implementing BANKS Finance Lease system to offer its clients financial services through the activation of the newest technologies of the complete software BANKS. The agreement was signed in Amman at the Comprehensive Leasing Company headquarters, in the presence of the General Manager of the company; Mr. Elia Wakileh, and the General Manager of ICS (London); Mr. Robert Hazboun.

Mr. Wakileh, General Manager of Comprehensive Leasing Company, said after the signing of the Agreement: “We are pleased to confirm our partnership with International Computer Systems (London), for implementing the latest and best reached applications of BANKS software in servicing our financial leasing sector in Jordan and abroad. We chose BANKS Finance Lease system as it is in line with our strategic direction; to meet all customer requirements in a very short period of time and to keep pace with developments in the field of information technology systems used in leasing operations” Mr. Robert Hazboun, general manager of ICS (London), expressed the company’s pleasance to be the Comprehensive Leasing Company’s first choice and preferred software partner for the integration of their finance lease system, confirming ICS’ commitment on helping the company to deliver extraordinary value and to exceed their customers’ expectations in their future plans.CCS and ICS’ BANKS solutions utilize the world's leading technologies to deliver extraordinary value, through unifying and automating the enterprise processes on a multi-lingual and multi institution features, providing our banking and financial institutions clients with an incredibly flexible best-of-breed technology and offer unparalleled support that have been assembled by our team of hundreds; dedicated programmers, banking and finance experts who have successfully delivered turnkey solutions to clients of all sizes over three decades of experience.

About Comprehensive Leasing Company: Comprehensive Leasing Co. has been leasing vehicles and equipment across Jordan since 2004 from its headquarters in Amman – Jordan. From cars and machinery to medical equipment, Comprehensive Leasing Company (CLC) provides a wide range of financing solutions tailored to meet clients’ financial needs avoiding the stringent requirements and hassles of larger finance companies while gaining the same rock solid stability offered with a personal touch and customized approach. CLC provides up to 100% financing programs that are priced very competitively with a fixed interest rate and a payment schedule designed specifically for different clients’ requirements. www.c-leasing.com About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd: founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation throughout a quarter of a century of successful banking automation projects with over 62 banks across 3 continents. www.icslondon.com Computer and Communications Systems Ltd- (CCS): founded in 1982 is one of the Middle East’s leading IT companies and one of the largest IT companies of its kind in Jordan. CCS provides assistance in every aspect of the IT Project and Skills Transfer cycle: from initial consultancy through to design, development, networking, infrastructure, implementation, training, and on-going maintenance. We have produced state-of-the-art software and provide world leading Consultancy. www.ccs.com.jo

Ramallah, Palestine: Computer and Communications Systems Ltd. (CCS), one of the leading companies in the automation and computerization of banking systems, have signed a new agreement with Palestine Investment Bank for the implementation of its sister company International Computer Systems’ universal banking software solution BANKS . The agreement was signed in Ramallah - Palestine, the signing ceremony was attended by Palestine Investment Bank Board of Directors member; Mr. Ibrahim Abu Diyeh, General Manager of Palestine Investment Bank; Mr. Zakaria Ghawanmeh, and General Manager of Computer and Communications Systems (CCS) in Palestine; Mr. Nasser Abu Hijlah. This new agreement for ICS’ BANKS solution makes Palestine Investment Bank the 12th user of BANKS in Palestine and 57th worldwide.

Furthermore, Mr. Nasser Abu Hijlah affirmed ICS’ commitment to Palestine Investment Bank to deliver fully integrated parameterized end-to-end solutions, and procure the latest research and development in the financial and banking industry. Palestine Investment Bank selected all internal and external services provided by the banking system BANKS solutions, including online banking, telephone, SMS and Management Information System. Computer and Communications Systems (CCS) Team in Palestine and Palestine Investment Bank team have begun to take the necessary procedures to start the implementation process.

ICS’ BANKS solutions utilize the world's leading technologies to deliver extraordinary value, through unifying and automating the enterprise processes on a multi-lingual and multi institution features, providing our banking clients with an incredibly flexible best-of-breed technology and offer unparalleled support, that have been assembled by team of hundreds; dedicated programmers, banking and finance experts who have successfully delivered turnkey solutions to clients of all sizes over three decades of experience. About Palestine Investment Bank: A group of elite bankers and businessmen from Palestine and other Arab countries laid down the cornerstone of Palestine Investment Bank “PIB”, a public shareholding company based in Palestine. PIB was the first bank to receive PNA authorization to start its services. The bank was registered in Gaza city on the 10th August 1994. On 26th of March 1995, PIB’s first Branch was inaugurated in Gaza city, and since then the administration of the bank began expanding in other Palestinian cities and territories successively. This was PIB set plan, which has been finally realized in the currently existing network of branches all over the country. www.pinvbank.com About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd: founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation throughout a quarter of a century of successful banking automation projects with over 57 banks across 3 continents. www.icslondon.com Computer and Communications Systems Ltd- (CCS): founded in 1982 is one of the Middle East’s leading IT companies and one of the largest IT companies of its kind in Jordan. CCS provides assistance in every aspect of the IT Project and Skills Transfer cycle: from initial consultancy through to design, development, networking, infrastructure, implementation, training, and on-going maintenance. We have produced state-of-the-art software and provide world leading Consultancy. www.ccs.com.jo

Egypt - Cairo: International Computer Systems (London) Ltd. – ICS announced its successful implementation of its BANKS software at the Industrial Development & Workers Bank of Egypt (IDWBE) in Cairo. IDWBE went live with BANKS applications on April 1st, 2009 and launched BANKS latest version, running under Linux 5 operating system and Oracle (10g). ICS studied the whole environment of IDWBE including its products and services, concentrating on the markets the banks deal with specifically the Egyptian market and providing consultation and needed support for various banking products.

In November 2008 two banks; Industrial Development Bank of Egypt (IDBE) and the Egyptian Workers Bank, merged to become the Industrial Development & Workers Bank of Egypt (IDWBE). The new merger resulted with having an overall of 19 branches within major and new industrial cities of Egypt, where IDBE had 14 and the Egyptian Workers Bank had 5 branches. Mr. Shahin Serag Al-Din; IDWBE Chairman stated: “We chose BANKS from ICS for its extensive business functionality, where it covered the whole business cycle of our Bank, and is fully integrated for maximum efficiency. BANKS formed an invaluable tool for handling any amount of data and transactions, and provided additional layers of security at all levels of IDWBE operations. ICS’s team delivered robust solutions for optimizing IDWBE customized system implementation”

Mr. Essam Samara, ICS Chairman stated:“We are extremely pleased to be chosen by the Industrial Development & Workers Bank of Egypt as their IT partner, and are delighted to have IDWBE enjoy banking on BANKS. We are looking forward to present BANKS applications to the rest of the Egyptian Banking Industry, as they will witness our success in implementing our systems at IDWBE. The Egyptian Market will definitely be seeing more of our products and services.”

Mr. Raja Khoury, Operations Manager/Project Manager at ICS said: “Using BANKS, the fully integrated universal financial and banking solutions from ICS, the global leading provider of financial services technology solutions, enables bankers face their key day to day challenges and focus on customer service and work development. We have finalized the implementation of many applications such as; Trade Finance, Swift Interface & Credit Facilities. IDWBE will be also implementing MIS, Workflow and Investment modules during the next month” IDWBE is using BANKS software in 14 branches now, and are looking to deploy the software in the rest of their 5 branches resulted from the merger during this year. ICS solutions are committed to deliver an extraordinary value to its clients, through BANKS software, which is the ideal software for leading Banks. ICS (London) demonstrated BANKS solutions, at BANKTECH 2009 exhibition that took place from 25- 27 May 2009, at Cairo – Egypt and was held at Fairmont Towers Hotel. Mr. Shahin Serag Al-Din; IDWBE Chairman, Mr. Mahmoud Sinnarah; IDWBE IT Consultant and Mr. Raja Khoury; ICS Operations Manager/Project Manager, were all speakers at the event conference and announced their IT partnership at the conference dinner, that was sponsored by IDWBE. Many delegates visited ICS’ stand, and were overwhelmed by the mobility, flexibility and the complete integration of its modules. About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd: founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation over 30 years of successful banking automation projects with over 55 banks across 3 continents. www.icslondon.com About Industrial Development & Workers Bank of Egypt: In November 2008 the Egyptian Workers Bank was merged into the IDBE under the name of "The Industrial Development & Workers Bank of Egypt”. The Bank’s branch network of 19 branches which are strategically located within Egypt’s major industrial cities, providing IDWBE with the focused reach needed to service its clientele base. www.idbe-egypt.com

Egypt - Cairo: International Computer Systems (London) Ltd. – ICS, the global leading provider of financial services technology solutions and integrated universal banking systems, showcased its fully integrated banking solution BANKS software at BankTech 2009. The event took place from 25- 27 May 2009, at Cairo – Egypt and was held at Fairmont Towers Hotel under the auspices of H.E Dr. Tarek Kamel; Egyptian Minister of Communication & Information Technology and H.E Dr. Ahmed Darwish; the State Minister for Administrative Development. BankTech 2009 was also held under the patronage of The Federation of Egyptian Banks and in co-ordination and participation of the Union of Arab Banks and the Central Bank of Egypt.

Following frequent successful participations of ICS in previous international events, ICS received excellent feedback results and winning lead opportunities. As a first time participant in Egypt, ICS (London) was committed to provide its hosted delegates an impressive and exclusive demonstration of BANKS supreme solutions at BankTech 2009. ICS’ (London) booth was one of the outstanding booths that captured delegates’ attention, due to its fully constructed demonstration for total integrated solutions that is provided to any banks Information Technology needs, and was demonstrated to the hosted delegates solely. The Egyptian banking sector has been experiencing annual growth in assets, deposits, liabilities and a rise in mergers and acquisitions. Consequent to that, two Egyptian banks; Industrial Development Bank of Egypt (IDBE) and the Egyptian Workers Bank, merged to become the Industrial Development & Workers Bank of Egypt. The new merger resulted with having an overall of 19 branches within major and new industrial cities of Egypt, where IDBE had 14 and the Egyptian Workers Bank had 5 branches. Mr. Esam Samara; ICS (London) Chairman, commented: “We are delighted to take part in the Egyptian IT Industry, and were mesmerized by its extensive development. Our team overwhelmed the exhibition visitors by offering key functionality of BANKS applications. The Egyptian banking industry will witness our success in implementing our systems in the Industrial Development & Workers Bank of Egypt. Several

banks have already showed interest in our financial and banking solutions, which increased our interest in launching our products and services in the Egyptian Market.” Mr. Robert Hazboun; ICS (London) General Manager, emphasized on the importance of ICS’s participation in BankTech 2009, according to the excessive interest of Egyptian banks in ICS’s products and services. Mr. Hazboun stated: “ICS’ team is dedicated to carry out a rich demonstration of BANKS software. ICS (London) has over than 56 clients implementing BANKS through Asia, Africa and Europe. We are very happy to be chosen by the Industrial Development & Workers Bank of Egypt as their IT partner. This successful launching completion classifies BANKS software to be the number one choice for major merging banks, where the software is proficient of automating wide range of data and transactions.” Mr. Raja Khoury, Operations Manager at ICS, spoke on behalf of ICS at BankTech’s conference. Mr. Khoury presented BANKS systems to the audience, and discussed the customization that was especially made for the Industrial Development & Workers Bank of Egypt. The opening ceremony started at 7 pm on Monday 25th May, 2009, where Mr. Shahin Serag Al-Din; Industrial Development & Workers Bank of Egypt Chairman and Dr. Motassem Kaddah; Industrial Development & Workers Bank of Egypt Board Member were present at the ceremony. Industrial Development & Workers Bank of Egypt was one of the exhibitors and sponsors, where its booth was right in front of ICS’s booth. ICS’s booth was one of the exquisite booths and was busy with delegates who were indulged by ICS’s team in addressing their inquiries.

About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd: founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation throughout a quarter of a century of successful banking automation projects with over 56 banks across 3 continents. www.icslondon.com

Sudan -Khartoum: A one day Seminar organized by International Computer Systems (London) Ltd. – ICS, the global provider of integrated universal banking systems, was held at the Sudan Banks Union in Khartoum- the capital of Sudan- on May 06, 2009. The event was entitled “Introducing BANKS ISLAMIC” where ICS showcased its fully integrated banking solution software BANKS and presented one of its high technology universal product; BANKS ISLAMIC. The Seminar’s main aim was to introduce BANKS ISLAMIC to the banks in Sudan, where the central bank and many banks, including CEOs, General Managers, consultants, Technical directors and IT Managers attended the Seminar and where exposed to the latest developments and applications of BANKS ISLAMIC.

As Sudan is considered one of the largest countries in Africa and all of its banks are running on Islamic Sharia-compliant banking, ICS (London) brought together all of these banks and experienced a successful demonstration, excellent feedback results and winning lead opportunities. BANKS ISLAMIC captured bankers’ attention, due to its unique and distinguished applications and stimulating fully constructed systems for complete integrated Islamic solutions that are implemented in any bank’s IT infrastructure. ICS (London) involvement in the Africa region started by offering a comprehensive best practices financial solutions for banking and financial institutions using BANKS software, providing integrated solutions in the beginning of its establishment in London, then started providing assistance in every aspect of the Information Technology’s consultancy, development, networking, infrastructure, implementation, training, and on-going maintenance.

Mr. Firas Malkawi, the Islamic Banking Senior Manager at ICS (London), was one of the Seminar speakers, stated: “The Islamic banking industry is the healthiest and most stable among other industries, which is showing an immense growth to the extent that even other banking industries are having an Islamic window to enhance their productivity and services. The MEASA region is the center of the banking and financial technology industry. Hence, ICS solutions are committed to deliver an extraordinary value to the region, through BANKS software, which is the ideal software for leading Banks”. The Seminar program was organized by the Territory Manager at ICS; Mr. Hani Al Hamaideh, who emphasized on how important ICS’s presentation in Sudan towards the company’s manifestation in the MEASA region; Middle East, Africa and South Asia. The Seminar included a total of five hour presentation throughout the day, by Mr. Firas Malkawi; the Islamic Banking Senior Manager at ICS, and Mr. Raja Khoury; the Operations Manager at ICS who illustrated how the system is centralized, distributed and has hybrid architecture. Mr. Khoury also stated: “The system BANKS ISLAMIC is bilingual; applied by any two languages from the main languages; Arabic, English or French. BANKS is very rich with its security features and flexibility. I was fascinated by the interest the bankers in Sudan had in attending the Seminar, it was one of the very successful events in Sudan.” Several Islamic banks requested a concealed meeting with ICS’ team, and were fascinated by the mobility, flexibility and the complete integration of BANKS ISLAMIC modules.

About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd: founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation throughout a quarter of a century of successful banking automation projects with over 55 banks across 3 continents. www.icslondon.com

London - UK: International Computer Systems (London) Ltd. - ICS showcased its fully integrated banking solution software BANKS at the Middle East most exclusive financial technology event MEFTEC, that took place from 10- 11 February 2009, at the Kingdom of Bahrain- the Middle East’s premier financial center, under the auspices of the Central Bank of Bahrain. ICS (London) has been sponsoring and exhibiting MEFTEC for the past several years, following the frequent successful participations, excellent feedback results and winning lead opportunities. As a Silver Sponsor, ICS (London) is committed to provide its hosted delegates an impressive and exclusive demonstration of BANKS total solutions at MEFTEC.

With the alliance of its partners Pio-Tech and Access to Arabia, ICS (London) booth was one of the outstanding ones that captured delegates’ attention, due to its unique and distinguished design and stimulating fully constructed demonstration for total integrated solutions for any bank’s Information Technology needs that was given to the hosted delegates solely.

ICS (London) celebrates its 30th anniversary where it started as a System Integrator and Turn-Key project solution provider, then introduced BANKS as a complete integrated parameterized End to End Solution that covers all banking activities. ICS (London) has over than 54 clients implementing BANKS through Asia, Africa and Europe. Its head offices are based in London UK, and has nine branches mostly located in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

ICS (London) involvement in the Middle East region started by Arabization and providing integrated solutions in the beginning of its establishment in London, then launched a subsidiary company in the Middle East in 1982; Computer and Communications Systems Ltd. – CCS, which is one of the Middle East’s leading and largest Information Technology companies that provides assistance in every aspect of the Information Technology’s consultancy, development, networking, infrastructure, implementation, training, and on-going maintenance..

Mr. Wail Malkawi, Vice President of Business Development at ICS (London) who has been attending MEFTEC for the past several years, emphasized on how important ICS’s participation in MEFTEC towards the company’s manifestation in the MEASA region; Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

“As MEFTEC 2009 is the fifth annual edition, subsequent to a previous escalation of recognition and a specific focus on the MEASA region, it is the center of the banking and financial technology industry. ICS solutions are committed to deliver an extraordinary value to the exhibition, through BANKS software, which is the ideal software for leading Banks.”

ICS (London) demonstrated BANKS solutions, emphasizing on BANKS Islamic, as the Kingdom of Bahrain is the world’s premier Islamic financial center that embraces the largest Islamic Institutions and Islamic Banking sector. Several Islamic banks visited ICS’ stand, and were surprised by the mobility, flexibility and the complete integration of the Islamic modules.

About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd.- founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation throughout a quarter of a century of successful banking automation projects with over 40 banks across 3 continents.

About Computer and Communications Systems Ltd- (CCS) founded in 1982 is one of the Middle East’s leading IT companies and one of the largest IT companies of it’s kind in Jordan.CCS provides assistance in every aspect of the IT project and Skills Transfer cycle: from initial consultancy through to design, development, networking, infrastructure, implementation, training, and on-going maintenance. We have produced state-of-the-art software and provide world leading Consultancy.

Amman - Jordan: Computer and Communication Systems (CCS) in co-operation with its sister company International Computer Systems (London) Ltd. (ICS) took part in the Middle East Technology Show METS’08, along with approximately 40 other companies working in the same field of information technology. The exhibition took place at Zara expo – Grand Hyatt Amman Hotel, from the 18th till the 21st of December 2008. The exhibition opening was held under the patronage of His Excellency Eng. Basim Al Rosan / Minister of Information and Communications Technology, where a big number of bankers attended the exhibition among several businessmen from multi-national organizations, who were astonished by the Jordanian’s IT market. Following the success of previous participations in METS, CCS & ICS predicted that this year’s exhibition is going to be distinguished than the others for the increase rising of IT demand in the Middle East. ICS (London) Ltd.

demonstrated its international banking solution BANKS which is a fully integrated solution for financial institutions, that is implemented in 54 banks spread in 19 countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe. CCS & ICS’ booth was in the center of attention for being one of the most appealing booths in the exhibition other than its excellent location which was visible for everyone.

Commenting on the event, CCS’ Deputy General Manager Mr. Robert Hazboun said:

“We’re very proud to be part of the huge growth that Jordan and the regional countries are observing regarding Information technology. Being a Jordanian company with such high integration and innovation in addressing the full range of banking business needs, whether for small banks or multi-national banking businesses, we encourage and support such technological events at all kinds, as it gathers a big number of IT institutions in one place, giving all parties a good opportunity to broaden their public relations in the field of IT.”

Mr. Wail Malkawi, ICS’ Vice President of Business Development added:

“Our company is one of the leading companies in the automation and computerization of banking systems. It developed several automation systems throughout the past 30 years that provided our banking clients with an incredibly flexible ‘best-of-breed’ technology that reduces their operational expenses and provides additional layers of security at all levels of a bank’s operations. The majority of the invited guests were General Managers and IT managers of well known banks, some were new users of our system like Arab Jordan Investment Bank (AJIB), and Jordan Commercial Bank (JCBank), Capital Bank, Industrial Development Bank, Specialized Leasing Company, Capital Investment Companies and National Express, which reassured the need of participation in this event; to stay in good relationship with our clients, and to be present when our potential clients would like to know more about our systems.”

METS ‘08s distinctive experience was the participation of many multi-national technology-pioneer companies from all around the world, which gave the organizations the chance to communicate with each other directly; it also assisted them in learning the updates of the world’s technology. Furthermore, what enhanced this year’s importance was the attendance of many governmental parties.
ICS (London) Ltd. is planning to repeat the successful experience soon in upcoming events, and will be participating in Meftec 2009, which is the world's premier financial technology event, that will take place 10-11 February 2009 at Bahrain, welcoming all delegates to visit ICS’ booth.

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About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd.- founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation throughout a quarter of a century of successful banking automation projects with over 40 banks across 3 continents.

About Computer and Communications Systems Ltd- (CCS) founded in 1982 is one of the Middle East’s leading IT companies and one of the largest IT companies of it’s kind in Jordan.CCS provides assistance in every aspect of the IT project and Skills Transfer cycle: from initial consultancy through to design, development, networking, infrastructure, implementation, training, and on-going maintenance. We have produced state-of-the-art software and provide world leading Consultancy.

UK, London: Guaranty Trust Bank (UK) Limited started offering its clients banking services in the United Kingdom, through the activation of the newest technologies of the banking systems from coalition. One of Nigeria's leading banks, announced that its United Kingdom subsidiary, GTB UK Ltd ("GTB UK"), has gone live with ICS’ BANKS software to operate as a full fledged commercial bank; offering corporate and retail banking services, in the UK. International Computer Systems (London) Ltd (ICS), one of the leading companies in the automation and computerization of banking systems, has signed a new agreement with Guaranty Trust Bank UK Ltd ("GTB UK"), for the implementation of its international banking solution BANKS, to be their IT partner. A meeting was held at the head offices of ICS London Ltd., in January 2008 and was attended by the Managing Director of the GTBank, Mr.Tayo Aderinokun, General Manager of the GTBank UK, Mrs. Ronke Bammeke, Chairman of ICS, Mr. Essam Samara, Vice-President of Business Development of ICS, Mr. Wail Malkawi and Director of ICS, Mr. Fayez Samara.

Mr. Tayo Aderinokun, Managing Director of the GTBank, commented:
“We are very pleased to be making our first step into Europe with one of the best solution provider ICS’ BANKS software. We are confident with the solution that we have chosen, many of our clients will welcome the opportunity to bank with us in London, and we are excited about developing further business relationships through our UK subsidiary.”

The soft opening of GTB UK was in May 2008 and went live in August 2008.
Guaranty Trust Bank (UK) Limited offers both retail and wholesale banking products and services to private, corporate and institutional clients. With ICS’ BANKS software GTB UK will be able to target innovation and new clients faster than their competition, and to provide better value and scope in an industry that is now famous for speed of change especially in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Essam Samara, Chairman of ICS, also commented:
“Our relationship with GTBank has proven strong over years of close co-operation and this agreement will again reinforce the close links between us. We are proud to implement BANKS in the subsidiaries and associates of the GTBank and we look forward to helping them in their future expansion plans.”

About GTB UK: Guaranty Trust Bank (UK) Limited is the UK subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, one of the leading financial services providers in Nigeria. GTB UK is based in Margaret Street in Central London and marks Guaranty Trust Bank’s first operation in Europe. It will focus on quality business where there are already established links between Nigeria and the other countries where GTBank operates, including Gambia and Sierra Leone, and the UK. The subsidiary will provide banking services such as receiving deposits, and writing mortgages for both commercial and retail customers as well as intermediates. www.gtbplc.com

About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd.- founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation throughout a quarter of a century of successful banking automation projects with over 40 banks across 3 continents.

About Computer and Communications Systems Ltd- (CCS) founded in 1982 is one of the Middle East’s leading IT companies and one of the largest IT companies of it’s kind in Jordan.CCS provides assistance in every aspect of the IT project and Skills Transfer cycle: from initial consultancy through to design, development, networking, infrastructure, implementation, training, and on-going maintenance. We have produced state-of-the-art software and provide world leading Consultancy.

Amman - Jordan: International Computer Systems (London) Ltd. - ICS with the coordination of Hewlett-Packard - Middle East - HP and partner company Computer and Communications Systems Ltd – CCS of Jordan hosted an International High Technology Seminar for the Financial Institutions Sector, dedicated to implementing efficient financial and Banking Solutions in order to achieve highly developed Banking services. The seminar was held at the Kempinski Hotel, where the focus was on the technologies most keenly in demand, supporting a new generation of Banking services and products – Investment Modules, Asset Management, e-Brokerage, e-Banking, Business Process Management and Budgeting & Planning. Mr. Wail Malkawi, Vice President of Business Development at ICS (London) Ltd., opened the seminar by a welcoming speech to Hewlett-Packard HP and started his presentation explaining the relationship between ICS & CCS, listing their products & services, accentuating business challenges, trends & targets. He also mentioned that the market is moving fast and today’s financial institutions are focusing on planning, marketing & branch delivery channel, whereas more traditional IT is facing difficulties responding to financial & management needs. Mr. Wail Malkawi stated: “The ICS solution utilizes the world’s leading technologies to deliver extraordinary value, through unifying financial charts of account, balance sheets, chain management and redefining internal banking processes with multi-lingual features & smooth data transfer from one module to another”.

This was an important point for the organizers. “This software is perfect for leading Banks, such as our established customers, because they are constantly evolving their solutions to their own clients needs, and they always want to offer the services most in demand. Time is critical for them.” explained Mr. Fayez Samara, Director at ICS London. “Our BANKS solutions allow our Banks to powerfully and quickly deliver the world’s leading solutions to their clients – whatever’s most in demand can be delivered within weeks using our BANKS software. It’s an unbeatable partnership of technology with our business knowledge, and that is why the BANKS solution is the best in its class.” A successful live demonstration using BANKS Investment Solution on HP Blade workstation was implemented, and impressively demonstrated to guests the capabilities of the system. The comments after the Seminar showed how impressed and satisfied attendees were. Mr. Zuheir Qulaghasi, CIO and General Manager of Technical Services at CCS said, “State of the art equipment is best demonstrated with state of the art software, to fully benefit from the speed and reliability of any system.”

About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd: founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation throughout a quarter of a century of successful banking automation projects with over 48 banks across 3 continents. www.icslondon.com

About Computer and Communications Systems Ltd - (CCS): founded in 1982 is one of the Middle East’s leading IT companies and one of the largest IT companies of its kind in Jordan. CCS provides assistance in every aspect of the IT Project and Skills Transfer cycle: from initial consultancy through to design, development, networking, infrastructure, implementation, training, and on-going maintenance. We have produced state-of-the-art software and provide world leading Consultancy. www.ccs.com.jo

About Hewlett-Packard (HP): is a technology company that operates in more than 170 countries around the world, provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services and imaging and printing for consumers, enterprises and small and medium businesses. www.hp.com/me

(Qatar) L.L.C. as a fully owned subsidiary in Qatar Financial Centre, “QFC”, Doha-Qatar, and was officially inaugurated in 2006. The United Arab Jordan Company for Investment and financial Brokerage, which is also a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the Amman stock Exchange (ASE) which itself has a majority owned subsidiary, The Arab Advisors Group, which is the leading research company in the Arab world.

This new agreement for ICS’ BANKS solution reaches 50 for banks worldwide.

The agreement was signed in Jordan at the offices of AJIB. Attending the signing ceremony were the Vice Chairman/General Manager of AJIB, Mr. Hani Al-Qadi; Mr. Nasser N. Tarawneh , Assistant General Manager, AJIB; the Chairman of CCS, Mr. Essam Samara; the Deputy General Manager of CCS, Mr. Robert Hazboun and the Vice President of Business Development of ICS, Mr. Wail Malkawi.

Mr. Hani Al-Qadi spoke on behalf of UGB:

“We are pleased to confirm our partnership with ICS and CCS with this latest implementation. ICS’ BANKS solution was chosen over other leading international solutions because of its strength and proven performance, and because of the company’s ability to deliver results in implementation and support.”

Mr. Robert Hazboun announced:

“It is a great achievement for us to be chosen from so many international vendors as the best possible solution for AJIB as they expand their work across the Middle East and in Europe. We are proud to serve them, whether in Jordan or Qatar, Cyprus or beyond, as their technology partner.

“We feel that as well as the obvious technological value we will deliver to AJIB and to their clients, today’s Signing Ceremony also demonstrates the closeness between our two institutions’ philosophies. It’s the knowledge of business that drives both of us to succeed and grow, and that makes us a very strong team.”

Mr. Wail Malkawi, Vice President of Business Development of ICS, was also very confident in the step this represented for both AJIB and ICS:

“Our company is committed to present and deliver the latest technology in financial systems and products through our system BANKS. Our commitment to the latest research and development in the financial and banking industry results in the positive reaction we have worldwide from our clients. We build on thirty years of experience. This is the strongest proof of our success: our exceptional product which is integrated and complete.”

“This helps our clients to achieve exceptional results amongst the BANKS competition, and to provide exceptional service to their own customers as well as serving the banking industry.”

ICS’ BANKS solution utilizes the world's leading technologies to deliver extraordinary value, through unifying and automating the enterprise processes, balance sheet and workflow management, while using the Oracle 11g database on a LINUX operating system along with multi-lingual and multi institution features.

Arab Jordan Investment Bank (AJIB): was founded on the 2nd of February 1978, to become the first investment bank in Jordan. AJIB was originally founded by Jordanian individuals (50%) and the remainder by Jordanian and Arab Financial Institutions. Today AJIB is considered to be the leading investment bank in Jordan

The bank's network of branches covers the main cities in Jordan along with an international banking unit in Limassol-Cyprus, as well as a representative office in Tripoli-Libya. The bank has also established Arab Jordan Investment Bank (Qatar) L.L.C. As a fully owned subsidiary in Qatar Financial Centre, “QFC”, Doha-Qatar, and was officially inaugurated in 2006. The United Arab Jordan Company for Investment and financial Brokerage, which is also a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the Amman stock Exchange (ASE) which itself has a majority owned subsidiary, The Arab Advisors Group, which is the leading research company in the Arab world. www.ajib.com

About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd.- founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation throughout a quarter of a century of successful banking automation projects with over 40 banks across 3 continents.

About Computer and Communications Systems Ltd- (CCS) founded in 1982 is one of the Middle East’s leading IT companies and one of the largest IT companies of it’s kind in Jordan.CCS provides assistance in every aspect of the IT project and Skills Transfer cycle: from initial consultancy through to design, development, networking, infrastructure, implementation, training, and on-going maintenance. We have produced state-of-the-art software and provide world leading Consultancy.

(Amman, Jordan) - Computer and Communications Systems Ltd-CCS with its’ sister company International Computer Systems (London) Ltd and their sponsor Oracle has successfully conducted on the 15th of January 2008, an International high technology Seminar entitled “Maximizing Global Success for Financial Institutions” which has been dedicated to the financial sector “Banking and Investment Companies’

ICS (London) Ltd- celebrating 30 years of success especially in the financial and banking business, revealed a Total, Universal and Integrated industry solution for Banks and Financial Institutions of all sizes and kinds, including Commercial, Retail & Investment environments, in addition to pioneering the Islamic Financial business to come up with fully sharia’a compliant Islamic Banking and Financial Solution.

ICS (London) Ltd - has relied on strong partnerships with reliable and reputable partners such as Oracle to deliver Oracle-Siebel CRM and ERP solution, Pio-Tech to deliver Management Information Systems and Access to Arabia to deliver e-services, SMS and IVR to be of the pioneers coping with the emerging business trends and new customer services.

ICS (London) Ltd - as BANKS  owner and CCS as the development house with its expertise have successfully integrated these best-of-breed systems to formulate a fully integrated universal banking industry solution.

A very successful day event of discussions and sharing knowledge with the Jordanian banks and Iraqi banks from the region was held at Le-Royal hotel in Amman with presentations exploring the powerful business impact of our Core/Islamic banking and Investment & E-Brokerage solution, in addition to Oracle-Siebel CRM presentation by Oracle, another session presented by Pio-Tech forBANKS   MIS and Business Intelligence and finally a session by Access to Arabia.

Mr. Wa’il Malkawi, VP -Business Development, ICS (London) ltd, commented: “ It was a unique and exciting open day with lots of positive feedback from the Jordanian bankers. We are pleased with the outcome, and looking forward to expanding our work with Jordanian banks and Financial institutions, after the success we accomplished within the Middle East and African markets- a very positive feedback indeed.”

The ICS’ BANKS  solution utilizes the world's leading technologies to deliver extraordinary value, through unifying and automating the Enterprise Processes, and chain management, while using the Oracle database on a LINUX operating system along with multi-Lingual and Multi Institution features.

About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd.- founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation throughout a quarter of a century of successful banking automation projects with over 40 banks across 3 continents.

About Computer and Communications Systems Ltd- (CCS) founded in 1982 is one of the Middle East’s leading IT companies and one of the largest IT companies of it’s kind in Jordan.CCS provides assistance in every aspect of the IT project and Skills Transfer cycle: from initial consultancy through to design, development, networking, infrastructure, implementation, training, and on-going maintenance. We have produced state-of-the-art software and provide world leading Consultancy.

(London, UK)- International Computer Systems (London) Ltd, and CCS Jordan signed today with Trust Bank Algeria for full automation by deploying BANKS application with its new French language interface.

ICS’ BANKS web-enabled Banking solution– a complete integrated banking system for its various banking environments running on oracle 10g platform, will now communicate in French at Trust Bank Algeria. The system is scheduled to be fully functional at the bank by end of 2007 as agreed upon by both parties.

Mr. Mohamad Hamdoun, Managing Director of Trust Bank stated; “ Our past experience with ICS’ projects have given us the confidence in the credibility of their business and the BANKS software. We are proud of ICS’ international achievements, and speed in producing a French version and a well-informed team. We have confidence that we will be fully functional on time and the transfer will be swift.”

The French support team will be located in Lebanon, which strategically ensures smooth penetration to the North African countries and other international Francophone regions.

Mr. Wa’il Malkawi, VP Business Development, ICS London ltd, commented: “ It was a unique and exciting challenge enhancing our system’s language which subsequently ensured our partnership with Trust Bank Algeria. We are pleased with the outcome, and looking forward to expanding with in the North African market- a very positive progress indeed.”

BANKS will be implemented at Trust Bank’s existing three branches, with the two inaugurating branches, and will continue extending to 100% of all its up coming outlets. The ICS solution utilizes the world's leading technologies to deliver extraordinary value, through unifying financial charts of account, balance sheets, chain management and redefining internal banking processes, while using the Oracle 10g database on a LINUX operating system along with multi-Lingual features.

About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd.- founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation throughout a quarter of a century of successful banking automation projects with over 40 banks across 3 continents.

(London, UK) -Syria’s newest bank, Syria Gulf Bank, has awarded complete automation project for its operations across the republic to ICS (London) Ltd. and ICSF with their affiliated world-leading technical implementation team at CCS (Jordan).

Syria Gulf Bank, a subsidiary of United Gulf Bank, the leading Bahraini banking group, contracted ICS after an international review process.

This represents the third bank in Syria to become automated by ICS which was chosen for its unmatched ability to support its clients across the region, with proven international track record in delivering world-class banking solutions (including Electronic Banking Services) to some of the leading banks in the Middle East.

Dr. Younes Brouche, Assistant General Manager - Head Of Core Investments
United Gulf Bank stated, “As Syria Gulf Bank is the second bank in our group to offer these innovative banking solutions, it is indeed a pleasure to witness this growth and to experience the cooperation and continuation of our most satisfying relationship.”

Mr. Wa’il Malkawi, VP Business Development at ICS (London) Ltd. commented, “Working with Syria Gulf Bank is a great honour and a validation of the strength of the ICS implementation approach across the region.

The BANKS solution will position Syria Gulf Bank among the leading financial service providers in Syria, and ICS will offer the same unrivalled support that has seen us conclude similar projects in record times.”

About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd.- founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation throughout a quarter of a century of successful banking automation projects with over 38 banks across 3 continents.

Syria Gulf Bank isan affiliate of the regional network of companies and commercial banks owned by United Gulf Bank. Its proprietary investments include assets under management of real estates, telecommunications, private equity, structured products and quoted securities exceeding USD6.3 billion.
www.ugbbah.com

(London, UK)- International Computer Systems (London) Ltd. announces the successful completion of its full automation of the newly established Unity Bank, a merger of nine different Nigerian Banks. The merger of the bank was concluded in March 2006, thereafter the commencement of the automation project with ICS, which led to the gaining of 16% of the Nigerian Banking market in only a matter of 8 months.

ICSF’ BANKS solution is now launched in 215 branches of Unity Bank across Nigeria, with the ability to adopt and expand both regionally and globally using ICS' Web-enabled Banking solution – a complete integrated banking system for its various banking environments running on oracle 10g platform.

The advanced technologies that ICS has now established at the heart of Unity Bank represent an important part in the consolidation and strengthening of the Nigerian Banking industry, and reflect the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) strategy to empower Nigeria as a pre-eminent financial hub in Africa, the CBN recently also automated their banking supervision and financial surveillance operations. Unity Bank is now at the forefront of the push to build technical capacity, leading the way in advanced services within Nigeria itself and even providing the ability to manage external reserves for other African countries.

The ICS solution utilizes the world's leading technologies to deliver extraordinary value, through unifying financial charts of account, balance sheets, chain management and redefining internal banking processes, while using the Oracle 10g database on a LINUX operating system along with multi-Lingual features. Unity Bank chose the BANKS application after a detailed review of leading vendors and global competitors.

According to the bank’s Executive Director in charge of Operations and I.T services;
“As a bank after a rigorous review and selection exercise that covered all the banking applications within Nigeria as well as few applications overseas, we decided to choose BANKS because of its amazing set of functionalities, user-friendliness the synergy between its modules and the robust MIS it comes with. We were also comforted by ICS’ record of successful implementations and support services”….. Dr Evans Woherem 
(Phd. Artificial intelligence)

ICS' BANKS integrated its systems within 8 months into its development with Unity Bank, including the training of over 1,400 employees ensuring record speed and Total Solution automation in the Banking and Financial industry. Dozens of other top tier banks have been successfully automated across the Middle East, Africa and Europe including other leading Nigerian banks in West Africa such as GT Bank, and Sterling Bank, as well as banks in Gambia and Sierra Leone.

About International Computer Systems (London) Ltd.- founded in 1978 as a Systems Integrator and Turn-Key solutions provider, enjoys an unbroken record of successful banking solutions implementation throughout a quarter of a century of successful banking automation projects with over 40 banks across 3 continents.

IBS publishing has been the news source on international banking operations for the past sixteen years.

Today IBS revealed the Top 2006 softwares in which International Computer System’sBANKS was positioned FOURTH place to its competitors, (according to its sales league), winning 11 banks same year.

We would like to take this opportunity to express gratitude to our clients for having entrusted their systems with us, and look forward to continuously provide you with our
ongoing accomplishments.

ICS is proud to have participaed for the second year in the Middle East’s most prestigious annual Banking event, MEFTEC 2007:

http://www.meftec.com/meftec/review2007.php

An ICS team was present for the duration of the Middle East Financial Technology Exhibition 2007 (under the auspices of the Central Bank of Bahrain) at the ICS  booth. This was event was the largest so far held and our team met with some of the cream of the Middle East and South East Asian Banking and Finance industry.

Amongst some of the 700 guests from 27 countries, ICS representatives unveiled some of our newest feaures including:

* Brokerage, Treasury and Financial Market solutions

* Islamic Banking – the newest release of our successful Islamic Banking software, recently audited and reviewed by IBS Publishing 

Director of ICS’ Banking Solutions programme, Mr. Wa’il Malkawi reported an impressive degree of interest and another powerful impetus to ICS’ growth in 2007: “We expected a keen level of interest but were very pleasantly surprised by how enthusiastic the market will be this year, especially to Islamic Banking. The time has definitely come for ICS’ fore-ward looking technologies to impact on the Islamic Banking field.”

This was the second year that ICS has participated in MEFTEC in Bahrain and the increase in delegate numbers and the wide variety of offerings showcased ICS solutions amongst a peer group of the leading IT solution providers in the industry.