MTS connects to single SAP platform

BANGALORE, INDIA: MTS, the mobile telephony services brand for Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd. (SSTL) and SAP India today announced that MTS India will consolidate its business processes onto a single SAP platform. The SAP implementation is a key step supporting MTS aggressive expansion strategy in India, says the press release.

It adds that as one of the leading consumer-focused telecommunications company in the region, MTS has expanded its horizon in high quality CDMA voice and High Speed Data services market. SAP software will help support that growth momentum at MTS in standardizing and accelerating  the company’s back office finance, accounting and human resource processes  requirements and helping  improve customer service of all the 22 regional zones (known locally as “circles”) it operates in the country.

SAP was selected to fulfill MTS’ needs for a flexible and seamless integration to address out-of-the-business requirements. According to Rajeev Batra, Chief Information Officer, Sistema Shyam TeleServices,“ MTS India will leverage SAP’s global best practices including SAP ERP, treasury and risk management, process and data integration,  and Business User applications to drive growth and for the benefit of our 4 million plus subscribers”

Sergey Savchenko, Chief Financial Officer, Sistema Shyam TeleServices said, “We at MTS, believe in deploying the best technology to retain our competitive edge, while driving business efficiency and fostering innovation. The implementation of SAP ERP will further streamline processes thereby accelerating growth at MTS.”

“As the demand for consumer-focused services continues to be the key criteria for the telecom sector, our customers need a robust technology foundation to gain competitive edge,” said Ajay Turki, Head - Telecommunication, SAP India subcontinent. “We are proud to play an important role in MTS’s strategic growth initiative in India. This partnership with MTS further underlines our commitment and expertise in the telecom industry, providing best-of-breed solutions and expertise to their meet customers’ business objectives