IBM smarter computing choosen by escorts group
The Escorts Group has adopted IBM's computing approach to information technology. Through an agreement with IBM, the Escorts Group will receive a workload-optimized hardware solution to replace the company's existing ERP system infrastructure.
"IBM has extensive global experience in helping clients implement solutions that save money, create operational efficiencies and improve competitiveness. The solution we designed for the Escorts Group provides a strong platform for further development and growth," said Viswanath Ramaswamy, Country Manager, Power Systems, Systems and Technology Group, IBM India/SA.
In addition, IBM solution is expected to provide Escorts Group with savings in power and cooling costs of from 30 to 35 per cent over a three-year period. IBM partnered with Wipro in implementing the solution. The contract was signed in June 2011.
"The Escorts Group has embarked on a journey of IT transformation to achieve operational and manufacturing excellence. To achieve this, we are not only going beyond adhering to prevailing norms. We are, in fact, setting our own standards and relentlessly pursuing them to achieve our desired benchmarks of excellence. To aid us in this journey, we needed a scalable and high-performing IT infrastructure, backed by a robust technology roadmap. IBM clearly had the best solution, while ensuring a reduction in our energy footprint and increasing return on investment," said Vipin Kumar, Group CIO, Escorts Limited.
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