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| DarwinBox and Microsoft announce partnership to shape the future of work |
DarwinBox, a rapidly growing HR technology platform and member of the Unicorn Club, today announced a partnership with Microsoft to provide organizations in the Middle East and around the world with the right tools to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.
The partnership is expected to include deep integration between Darwin Box core concepts and Microsoft systems and software, as well as the development of solutions that enhance the expertise and capabilities of sales teams.
In addition to co-innovation efforts, Microsoft has also invested in Darwin's books to enable organizations to track the work and performance of their teams through a unified platform.
There is no doubt that the partnership will help accelerate the market entry of leading HR technology platforms and improve their ability to enable companies to discover the potential of their employees.
Darwinbox's cloud-based human resource management (HCM) platform helps organizations and corporate HR departments better manage their talent using advanced AI-powered technologies and deliver a modern experience that benefits all employees.
The company has a client base of more than 750 companies, through which it serves nearly 2 million employees around the world. Since joining the Unicorn Club in January 2022 through a successful Series D funding round, Darwin Books has increased its sales by 2.6 times and its membership in the MENA region by 240%. It was recently in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Jayant Paliti, Co-Founder of Darwin Books, said: “The Microsoft brand and its stellar business model have always been respected and admired by us at Darwin Books. On an unprecedented level. We are excited about this partnership, which will enable us to offer pioneering solutions to create growth for our brands, which are then passed on to our customers around the world.”
In the MENA region, Darwin Books supports leading brands such as Noon (Noon.com), Masafi, Alef Education, Ritelo, MobilyTech, Sepco, Iowa, Shalina Healthcare and Foodex, as well as parts of Al Rajhi Bank and Lulu Group.
The platform also serves leading global brands such as Nivea, Starbucks, Domino's, Sephora, Swarovski, Adidas, Zara, Lacoste, Calvin Klein, AXA, Tokyo, Signa and T-Systems.
Paco Salcedo, General Manager, Microsoft Middle East and Africa, said: “Startups in the UAE are seeking to break new ground in doing business. We are excited to continue supporting these organizations through distinguished partnerships, including Darwin Books, Inc. A world leader where cutting-edge technology is redefining the entire employee experience. There is no doubt that this collaboration builds on the tools we have worked together to develop to enable UAE organizations that increase productivity and reduce operational stress."
Through this partnership, Darwin Books will be able to provide exceptional solutions, offers and services to its global customers. The company will also use Microsoft Azure software and solutions to enhance the capabilities of its software-as-a-service (HCM) HR platform.
With a primary focus on mobile devices, DarwinBox continues to improve and personalize the employee experience by integrating HR processes into workflows using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Office365 business applications (including Microsoft Teams and FIFA.Viva) and Active Directory.
DarwinBox also uses Power BI software to leverage an AI-based predictive analytics engine to create rich visual analytics of data, helping customer teams use data more effectively and make decisions faster. This strategic collaboration is expected to launch a wide range of human resource management, payroll, benefits, talent management and talent acquisition solutions.