KARACHI: Mr. Kalin Radev, CEO of Software Group announced its partnership with National Data Consultant (NDC) saying that the partnership will support Software Group’s strategy to expand operations in the MENA region and will add to the NDC’s rich portfolio of services. “We are very glad to partner with NDC in developing our operations in the MENA region. The company is well recognized in the financial sector and the partnership will be of a strategic importance for Software Group on the local markets. We are looking forward to establishing a long-term cooperation with NDC and together supporting financial institutions in their digitization journey.” says Mr. Kalin Radev Ammara Masood, CEO and President of NDC said that the digital finance industry in this region is both young and dynamic, and, as it grows, it is constantly innovating to address the issues it faces adding that we believe that with NDC’s strong presence, expertise of the local market and Software Group’s innovative solutions can really make a positive impact. Massood said that we look forward to this strategic and long term partnership which will grow our existing client base” NDC current clients in Pakistan include 12 banks. According the paper NDC will act as a key business development and implementation partner of Software Group to enable the company to step in the local markets with great potential. The first countries where the partnership is being activated are Pakistan and Afghanistan. Both companies are already registering significant interest in the joint proposition from financial institutions in Pakistan. The partnership can further expand across the whole MENA and Asia Pacific region as well. Published in Daily Times, February 21st 2018.