Successful up-gradation of RDBMS 10gR2 for Oracle Application 11i & Data Guard implemented with (Real time data replication) on IBM Power Series for NLC
 System Innovations Private Ltd (Si3) has successfully up-graded Oracle RDBMS version 9iR2 to Oracle 10gR2 for Oracle Application 11i and also implemented Oracle Data Guard (Real Time data replication) solution on IBM Power-Series Machines for one of its prestigious clients.
As part of our consulting services we are intensively involved with our clients and provide DR Solution to ensure continuity of businesses and at the same time help them in adopting cutting-edge technology so that our clients growing business needs are met.
Oracle RDBMS 10gR2 has number of new features to enhance the performance and provides new features of database like ASM, Data Pump, Flash back etc. And also provides new version of database components like Oracle XML database, Oracle text, Java Packages, API, Data guard & RAC etc.
Whereas Disaster recovery functionality is provided using Oracle’s own software called Oracle Data Guard. Data Guard uses Oracle’s proven online backup and recovery technology and Oracle’s standby database technology. Data Guard maintains one or more synchronized copies of a customer’s production database.
We have the team and the skill set to upgrade Oracle RDBMS as well as implement Data Guard and RAC solutions to safeguard our client’s investments.
Our performance speaks for itself: Si3 has won 6 awards from P@SHA since 2004
Since commencing operations in 2004 Si3 has emerged on the IT scene as the fastest growing IT company in Pakistan. Soon after its inception Si3 became the premier IT systems integrator with the depth and capacity to deliver turnkey solutions to its valued customers in sectors such as financial services, telecom and public sector.
Si3 has won the following awards from P@SHA since 2004 namely;
The objective of the P@SHA ICT Awards is to provide recognition to software and service applications that have been developed in Pakistan. It is meant to acknowledge creativity, innovation and excellence in the Pakistan Information and Communication Technologies sector.
The annual Awards program also provides an opportunity and an ideal environment for companies to gain local, regional and international exposure through on-going promotional activities, and through participation at the international Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA).
In 2005, Si3 was selected as the best start up company and also for Best Financial Application (eCommerce Application) at P@SHA (Pakistan Software Houses Association) ICT Awards 2005.
That was just the beginning. The hunger for excellence and the passion to excel took Si3 to next level.
Si3 grew over 500% in revenues in 2006. This could only be achieved due to the winning combination of teams comprising of dedicated professionals focused on delivering on our promises to the customers since we believe that our empowered customers determine our success.
In 2006 Si3 won three awards at P@SHA ICT Awards 2006 namely;
P@SHA at its 4th National Annual ICT Awards 2008 awarded Si3 as the best solution provider in Media & Entertainment Applications Category for Dawn.Net Portal for the year 2007.
This award was presented to the most innovative nomination in the field of creative content development for media, entertainment / infotainment. Included in this category are applications software, hardware and its combination that provides management and technical support to the news and entertainment industry such as Television & Radio Broadcasting, Cinema, Live Entertainment, Publishing, Newspaper, and Internet News.
Since 2004, Si3 has won 6 P@SHA awards which is a testimony to the fact that our delivery is based on our professionalism, values and ethics and our desire to excel as an IT Systems Integrator.
As part of the restructuring initiative, Adnan Ikram has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer
 As part of the restructuring initiative underway at Si3, Adnan Ikram has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Adnan Ikram has been associated with Si3 for the last five years. During this period, he demonstrated immense commitment and passion towards the organization. His technical capabilities and in-depth analysis of customer requirements has won him the confidence of his team, peers and customers alike.
Prior to his promotion to COO, Mr. Adnan Ikram was heading the IT Infrastructure Optimization vertical where he was involved in providing integrated end-to-end solutions based on IBM, NetApp, and Symantec technologies. Adnan provides state-of-the-art solutions to domestic and global markets that not only provide maximum lower total cost of ownership but also provide higher return on investment. Adnan’s overall IT experience is spread over more than 18 years, mostly at IBM Pakistan, and ICL (now Fujitsu Siemens).
His technical expertise lies in IBM System product range running IBM AIX UNIX Operating System and Enterprise & Midrange Storage products. Among his areas of interest are studying and designing solutions based on High Availability Subsystems and Site Disaster Recovery. He has been a consultant to Financial Services sector in the area of Disaster Backup Recovery, Systems Securities, System Sizing and Performance Optimization.
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Faysal Bank Limited (FBL): Si3 is implementing the full suite of Oracle HRMS. The Core HR, Payroll, Self-Service and iRecruitment modules have been successfully deployed while Performance Management, Learning Management and HR Intelligence are under deployment at FBL with an employee base of 1800 employees. The project included integration of Oracle Payroll with SYMBOLS - the Core Banking System. 
Si3 as part of its services portfolio has started offering educational program for IBM AIX platform for its valued customers and prospects. Having realized that there is a huge demand but limited AIX related training offerings, Si3 has embarked on offering technical trainings for individuals and companies to acquire, maintain and optimize their AIX skills. By using real-world scenarios, the technical curriculum focuses on the concepts and principles of AIX platform technology. A must for both experienced and new AIX professionals, the trainings shall prepare to plan and manage all key components of your AIX platforms.
NIB Bank: Si3 has successfully implemented Oracle HRMS module at NIB with an employee base of 10,000 employees. The implementation was widely appreciated by the management and users of NIB. The project included integration of Oracle Payroll with Temenos - T24 Core Banking System.
Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT and ITES at its 4th National Annual ICT Awards 2008, to celebrate innovation in the Pakistan ICT sector, awarded Si3 as the best solution provider in Media & Entertainment Applications Category for Dawn.Net Portal for the year 2007.
Si3 has been selected to design and develop a web portal for UBL Fund Manager, a subsidiary of United Bank Limited. Users can view and download information regarding UBL Mutual Funds. A variety of tools are available for Funds comparisons and projection of Return on Investment. The web application also sends vital information to subscribers via SMS.
Si3 has been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 2 under the SCAMPI Class A Appraisal. Si3 is the youngest organization yet in Pakistan, to have achieved any level of CMMI certification since it's inception. CMMI (Capability Maturity Model® Integration) implementation expands the scope and visibility of the product lifecycle and engineering activities to ensure that the product or service meets customer expectations. Process improvement increases product and service quality as organizations apply it to achieve their business objectives. Si3 's service delivery is appraised at Level 2 requirements.