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Majid Al Futtaim Properties Selects Newgen for Automating Enterprise-wide Document and Records

Newgen Software | September 20, 2021

Newgen Software, a global provider of digital transformation platform, is pleased to announce that the Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim Properties has selected Newgen to digitize its records and documents, as part of its enterprise-wide strategic digital transformation initiative.

Majid Al Futtaim Properties will use Newgen's document management system (DMS)—part of the contextual content services platform to manage business-critical records while maintaining security and ensuring regulatory compliance. Newgen will help them build a central repository for enabling remote, secure, and easy access to content. This will ensure end-to-end management of enterprise content from creation to disposal, thereby optimizing workforce collaboration and productivity.

With Newgen, Majid Al Futtaim Properties can bridge information silos and facilitate anytime-anywhere access to documents and records. We look forward to supporting their current and future digital transformation initiatives.

- Vivek Bhatnagar, VP EMEA, Newgen Software.

Newgen's DMS built on a low code digital transformation platform—enables end-to-end management of both physical and electronic records, while retaining integrity and authenticity. The software manages the complete record lifecycle, from creation, usage, storage, and maintenance to preservation all in line with the organization's policies.

About Newgen Software
Newgen is the leading provider of a unified digital transformation platform with native process automation, content services, and communication management capabilities. Globally, successful enterprises rely on Newgen's industry-recognized low code application platform to develop and deploy complex, content-driven, and customer-engaging business applications on the cloud. From onboarding to service requests, lending to underwriting, and for many more use cases across industries.

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