Together with Microsoft, Ferranti Computer Systems has launched the MECOMS 2012 2.0 system for utilities, at the CS Week Conference, inTampa,Florida.
MECOMS is a utilities software suite developed by Ferranti Computer Systems, a utilities technology provider since 1885. MECOMS is built on top of Dynamics AX, Microsoft's flagship ERP platform, and has been designated as Microsoft's preferred utilities solution. After having won and completed successful MECOMS projects inEurope, system integrators Avanade and Accenture have brought MECOMS to the North American market as an alternative to legacy utility systems.
Utilities face severe new challenges: the advent of smart metering and its big data requirements, increasing demands for customer service and the integration and maintenance of ageing assets. For many utilities, their current landscape of outdated and fragmented IT systems is quickly becoming untenable.
Dirk Michiels, CEO of Ferranti Computer Systems: "With the launch of MECOMS 2012 2.0, utilities are finally offered an option they did not have before. Firstly, our 2.0 release extends the existing design into an architecture optimised for big data. Utilities will be able to do real-time processing of 15-minute interval metering data from millions of smart meters. Secondly, MECOMS leverages these new MDM capabilities in other areas, thus enabling new business scenarios, such as time-of-use billing."
MECOMS is a refreshing new alternative to the classic big two ERP vendors on one hand, and the countless niche software packages on the other hand. It leverages Microsoft's leading Dynamics AX ERP platform and adds a complete solution for all utility back-office processes. MECOMS covers meter reading (manual, smart and automatic), billing, credit management, CRM, asset management, performance management and more.
Johan Crols, Director Product Management at Ferranti: "Many utilities have been waiting for a credible alternative. The entrenched customer information and meter data management solutions have become too expensive and inflexible to cope with an increasingly dynamic utilities industry. Our MECOMS solution is used by utilities around the world, with great success. It combines Ferranti's extensive utilities expertise with Microsoft's technology leadership. With the backing of our strong worldwide MECOMS Partner network, utilities can rest assured that they are buying into a reliable, future-proof platform."
As it expanded its footprint beyond Western Europe to CEE, Middle East, APAC, India and North America, Ferranti's MECOMS product has entered the CIS and MDM shortlists of every major industry analyst, and has been rising steadily ever since. What makes MECOMS unique is its unparalleled flexibility to cope with ever-changing business requirements. Moreover, MECOMS offers very efficient standard-processes, based on decades of experience in utilities.
Finally, a proven implementation methodology, extensive training capabilities and a network of certified partners ensure smooth and reliable project deliveries.
