Ferranti forays into the Indian market

GURGAON: Ferranti Computer Systems, an IT system solutions provider has opened its office in Gurgaon with a focus on the energy utility market in India.

The company is expected to tap the opportunities in the growing utilities industry in India. Ferranti's MECOMS is the end-to-end Customer Information System and EDM (Energy Data Management) solution, and is a certified platform for Microsoft Dynamics AX in the utility sector. It allows companies to streamline and manage processes such as financial management, metering, contract management, CRM, billing and cash collection and forecasting.

“We do not want many layers between the management and customers. The products have been developed after extensive research, and Microsoft selected Ferranti for government-related projects in India. In addition, we will be planning to export our products from India to the other parts of Asia and generate employment in the country,” said AF Nijkerk, Founding Chairman, Ferranti Computer Systems. “We have more than 30 years of experience in delivering complex mission-critical systems to the energy and utility markets. Our technical expertise, knowledge of information systems and understanding of the business processes in these markets puts us in a leadership position to offer the Indian market, the IT services they need,” said Richard Nijkerk, Executive Director, Nijkerk Group.

The company operates in cooperation with various teams at Microsoft in a partner model. “We offer scalable and customized business software which is utility focused. The company is working with Microsoft to deliver solutions to the market. It is important to work jointly with partners in India, and continue with our strategic plans here,” said Dirk Michiels, CEO, Ferranti India. Ferranti maintains partnerships with key technology providers, including Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, HP and Citrix Systems.

The formal opening of the company's Indian operations is being facilitated by Prince Philippe of Belgium together with Steven Vanackere, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium.