Infy modernizes Bekins Van Lines' IT backbone

BANGALORE, INDIA: Indian IT majorInfosys Technologies Limited, today announced that it has successfully transformed Bekins Van Lines' enterprise application architecture to support new business channels and growth opportunities.

Working closely with Infosys, Bekins, a provider in product transportation services, has simultaneously modernized all critical operational quote-to-cash logistics systems from a 25-year-old legacy platform to a service-oriented architecture (SOA) workflow-based system only in 18 months while maintaining business continuity, said a press release.

“Infosys was a strategic partner throughout our implementation, working with us to help define the modernization strategy and create a migration roadmap at each step of the transformation journey,” said Randy Valentino, chief technology officer and vice president of Information Technology at Bekins Van Lines.

He added that the project has not only delivered a highly flexible and efficient IT infrastructure, but also positioned their business for future growth opportunities.

As a result of the transformation, Bekins has eliminated significant system inefficiencies leading to improved business processes and reduction in IT costs, the release said.

The flexible SOA platform facilitates easier integration with external service providers and channel partners, including Internet-based lead generation with core shipment and transportation execution systems, and management of the sales process from prospecting to order booking and rating.

Bekins has already reduced IT costs over 50 per cent through reduced maintenance, license, system hardware and branch communication costs, the release said.

“We worked closely with the team at Bekins to ensure the success of this project,” said, Sandeep Dadlani, vice president of retail, consumer packaged goods and logistics, Infosys Technologies.

He added that modernization of legacy applications is a challenge that spans industries and geographies and they are pleased to work with Bekins throughout each phase of this successful project from addressing challenges to achieving benefits.