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Best IT Implementation of the year 2009
We present India's most comprehensive compilation of IT projects that were deployed last year. Plus, we give insights into which industries deployed what ? And what are some of the best practices to adopt for project management? You'll find all this and more in the pages to follow
IT Implementation : Trends 2009
Business process management and automation seems to be on top of the agenda for most organizations, which isn't surprising given the slowdown. Presented here are details of what kinds of implementations are happening across different industry segments
Combating the Slowdown : Ideas By CIOs for CIOs
Treat the slowdown as an opportunity to optimize your processes, invest in the right technology and people, so that when good times return, you're ready to surge ahead
Best Practices in Project Management
The recipe for successful project execution is to follow the right project management practices. Here are the ten key ingredients to that recipe
Govt of Kerala : Akshaya e-pay
The citizen bill payment facility has blanketed all the 14 districts and has made entrepreneurs out of center heads
Transport Department, Andhra Pradesh : Citizen Friendly Services of Transport Department
Computerization of Transport Department to increase accountability, transparency, participation and responsiveness
Govt. of Rajasthan : Project AID
Rajasthan Government has implemented project AID to notify pensioner's about their pensions
Govt of NCT Delhi : Online e-Procurement System
The process of procurement of goods and services by govt depts is like an unending maze. This portal seeks to make it both transparent and fair
Government of Chhattisgarh : Computerizing Paddy Procurement
For food security of poor and needy, paddy procurement and PDS were computerized to bring in much needed transparency and efficiency
Government of Rajasthan: Forest department : Rajasthan Wild life Online Reservations
Online reservation of all major Rajasthan Wild Life Safaris to reduce black marketing during bookings
Government of Gujarat : Value Added Tax Information System
Government of Gujarat has automated the entire VAT processes
Health and Family Welfare Dept, Govt of Gujarat : Hospital Management Information System
An information system to facilitate better planning and monitoring of medical and health services at all levels
Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board : TWADNEST
Tamilnadu Water Supply and Drainage Board deployed an Internet-based app to manage the yearly schemes across the state
Government of Kerala : Personnel & Payroll Mgmt System
Govt employees in Kerala are ensured given unique personal numbers and their salary and service related data is digitized and can be accessed efficiently
Planning Commission & Cabinet Secretariat, Govt. of India : Desktop Exec Video Confe. System
35 Chief Secretaries/ Admin'tors of States/UTs and 79 Secretaries to Govt of India were connected via EVCS to facilitate inter-ministerial consultations
Apollo Tyres Ltd : Virtualization & Green IT
To consolidate IT hardware needs with growing business demands, this project was envisaged with environment concern in view
Cadence Design Systems India : Consolidated Datacenter
A consolidation project of 12 small computer rooms into one which has achieved a PUE of 81% and around 100% uptime!
Essel Propack : Consolidation of MS Exchange 2007 Server in VMware
The organization has reduced the number of physical servers to 6 from 22 through virtualization
Infosys : Virtualization and Green Initiative
A virtualization and server consolidation exercise that translated to higher profits and massive reduction in server space
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services : MF e-SUSTAIN (Hybrid) - BITS 003
The company shows it cares for the environment by tapping solar energy for its IT infrastructure
Mahindra & Mahindra : Hosted Setup on VMware Platform
The company used virtualization to consolidate 13 physical servers into 1
Govt of Andhra Pradesh : Shared Computing Deployment in Schools
A low power desktop sharing solution that provides computing access to 5,000 schools in Andhra
ONGC : Remote Vista Deployment
A mammoth Windows Vista deployment at 18,000 nodes across multiple locations in India
Siemens PLM Software India : Virtualizing UNIX Platforms
Cost containment & need for infrastructure consolidation were the driving forces behind this project
Wipro : Flexdelivery Project
This project uses virtualization along the length and breadth of corporate service delivery – even for Tier-2 cities
Asia Motor Works : 1KEY Business Intelligence
The business intelligent software helped in making decisions faster and more efficiently
City Union Bank : QlikView - BI
Interactive analytics powered by a dashboard-based mgmt system has replaced traditional form of report generation
Vasu Agarbathies : QlikView – BI for Sales
By deploying the BI and reporting solution from QlikView the organization is able to reduce the time in report generation by over 50%
Edelweiss Capital : 1Key Business Intelligence
This financial services firm benefits from the analytical power provided by a BI application to service its clients
ICICI Bank : Service 2 Sales
To boost a customer's relationship with the bank, the latter is using its inbound call center for selling Bank's other products
Intelenet Global Services : Incubation Tracker
To improve rate of rentention of employees, Intelenet Global Services deployed real time tracking system of employee data
Marico : Mi-Net
This BI solution helps Marico get accurate, consistent information faster and provides data analytics capabilities
Mudra Communications : Mudra One View
The aim of this project is to provide a dashboard app that provides pre-defined key performance indicators (KPIs) in a single window to key users
Girnar Beverages & Foods : AccelTree Secondary Sales Solution
A Sales force and automation that helps sales team collect order on their mobile phones
Blue Dart Express : On the Move
Courier delivery status to customers has now become possible in real time after the deployment of this project
Elbee Express : RealTrack
A project that has automated the field force, so as to give real time information to the customer of the delivery
Kansai Nerolac Paints : Sales Force Automation
A Web based portal was built that provides all the required information to 400+ sales personals, while on the move
Perfetti Van Melle India : Citrix application for mobility
The organization deployed Citrix technologies to make EBA available across the globe both through Commuters and mobile phones over a secure channel
Reliance General Insurance : Motoveys ClaimLook
Insurance claims and surveyor assessments can prove to be a nemesis for customers. This new application from Reliance aims to address the anomalies
Repco Bank : Repco Genius
Repco Bank has deployed remote mobile banking for village based SHG groups using hand held devices and Vans
Wipro : Automating Sales Force
Sales Executives are spared the ordeal of using 'tech-heavy' reporting applications, and can now report via SMS
ICICI Securities : ICICIdirect.com On-The-Move
With ever increasing mobile base in India this web site is built for people who want to trade while they are on move
Piramal Diagnostics Services : Apex Plus Laboratory Info System
With this Lab Info System the company has been able to automate their labs setup across India, thus resulting in faster turn around time
BSES Power : Converged Operational & Reporting Engine
This engine can converge data from different modules-SAP, SCADA, GIS and Outage Mgmt Systems to pin-point the precise electric fault location
Department of Commercial Tax (Excise), Govt. of Chhattisgarh : Allotment of Liquor Shops
To bring in the much-needed transparency and to increase the number of applications, allotment of liquor shops in Chhattisgarh was computerized
Equitas Micro Finance India : Optical Mark Reader Solution
An innovative way to add to efficiency of loan processing without investing on manpower, equipment and space
Ferromatik Milacron India : Integrated ERP Solution
To gear up for the future and to optimize the manufacturing facility, the company opted to evolve from legacy systems to an integrated ERP solution
ICICI Bank : Posidex Dedupe
This application seeks to reduce the time consumed and complexity involved in checking the credit worthiness of a customer before issuing a credit card
ICICI Bank : Payout Automation of Products in Assets
Thisproject is implemented to automate the pay out of debt srevice agencies for its various depts
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance : Sales Soln for Doctor Empanelment
Facing challenges in managing their leads for health insuran- ce, the company developed a customized software to fulfill their needs
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance : Sales Training Automation
Using IT to Train a sales team of 20,000 employees and 4 lakh entrepreneurs-insurance advisors
Infosys : ServCentrale
Infosys formulates an all-inclusive tool to ensure smooth organizational service request performance and results
NIIT Ltd. : Improving Business Communication Value Chain
NIIT deployed a centralized Web2.0 ready portal to connect its 500 odd centers across the country to securely and effectively collaborate
Reliance Infrastructure : Automated Meter Reading
A unique meter reading solution that uses CDMA technology to gather information from customer premises remotely and stores it in a central repository
Reliance Life Insurance : Business Workflow Automation
A workflow automation helps in streamlining processes and lets your company easily track the task
Sparsh BPO Services Limited : Seamless Customer Service
This project provides a 24x7x365 superior & seamless service to the needs of diversi-fied multilingual customer base of BSNL (PAN India)
Surat District Cooperative Milk Producers Union : Enterprise-wide Digitization
Buhler India does an ERP upgrade to support its international client operations and ensure compliance – and has started reaching its ROI in the first year
Union Bank of India : Credit Management & Monitoring System
The system has enabled the bank to have an effective monitoring and control of credit management across all branches
Acoris Research : Acrois
Setup a new facility at Pune which will have latest technology to help in increasing productivity, securing data and still be eco friendly
Century Communication : Leap 2
The project takes care of the monstrous processing power required by the rendering process in animation industry
Endemol India : Bigg Boss – Season 2
This reality TV show was responsible for major push to viewership of then launched 'Colors' channel, lot of tech was used to make it such a success
Intel : Tele-Health Project
An effort to provide quality healthcare services to rural populace using the latest in technology
Mahindra & Mahindra : Unified Communication Implementation
A real-time collaboration platform that enables users to share important information anytime, anywhere using a suitable device
Microland : MicroXchange
Facilitates 'learning through experience' with a technology backbone to record, understand and foresee customer needs
NIIT : Project Pulse
NIIT setup virtual labs to reduce the no of deployments by having centralized infrastructure, and reduce CO2 emissions
Leonia Convention City : Harnessing the Max out of IP
All round management of a conventional city – from connectivity to building management – all on an IP backbone
National Stock Exchange of India : Nationwide Network
In order to provide better services for trading fraternity, NSE has upgrade their existing network to secure IP
Rajasthan Agricultural University : RAU Wide Area Network
Implemented to connect distant unit for sharing of research database among the scientists and students
Sanghi Industries : Migration on Linux Platform
The organization opted to shift from commercial to open source software for the desktops to save cost during this slowdown
Usha Martin : Migration from Microsoft Tech to Linux
A good use of Open Source technologies to reduce costs and increase efficiency while mitigating security threats
SRF Ltd : Websense Implementation
An effort by SRF to alleviate information security issues by deploying a web security solution
Amity University : Interactive Classroom over Intranet
This project was implemented to provide uniform opportunities to all the students of Amity University spread all over India
EZ Vidya : Chrysalis ICT Curriculum for K-10
An innovative way to channelize Information and Communication Technologies in about 200 schools in South India
MicroLand : MicroUniv
A system to reduce training related clutter, and ensure company compliance and faster training modules
Professional Aptitude Council : Reception
A resource which helps employers swiftly identify and screen the talent they are looking for
Shoppers Stop Ltd : Learning Zone
Shoppers Stop has deployed and online learning management system to train its employees across India
Aegon Religare Life Insurance : Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Implementation
Being new to the insurance business, the company wanted headstart over competition through the best use of technology
Artemis Medicare Services : Aadhar: SAP Implementation & Integration with HIS
The hospital has implemented a new ERP system and also integrated it with a legacy enterprise app to ensure better services
Bajaj Electricals : Project SMILE
Complete automation of business processes with implementation of CRM, ERP, and SCM solns to support increasing business demand
Blue Dart Express : mPower
A switch from legacy financial accounting systems to the latest ERP solutions provided much-needed relief to 260 accountants
Buhler India : An ERP Upgrade, & ROI in Less Than a Year
Buhler India does an ERP upgrade to support its international client operations and ensure compliance – and has started reaching its ROI in the first year
Camlin : Camel
Consolidated data helped in generating reports easily and having online booking of sales has reduced processing time
Dhanuka Agritech : Smart-Solutions Management Art
The project has had a positive impact on the company's top and bottomlines
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) : B2B process for “Oil Exchanges”
This project has helped IOCL streamline its countrywide transactions with other public sector oil companies
Shree Digvijay Cement Company : SAP System Landscape Optimization
With the latest tools and services from SAP SLO, CIMPOR was able to acquire the company and merge its processes
ITC Education and Stationary Products Business : Kshitij
A SAP deployment that lets ITC integrate their 600+ customers and 60,000+ outlets
JK Tyre & Industries Ltd : Supply Chain Optimization
This project was implemented to sustain customer base and profitability plus automate entire planning process
Kotak Mahindra Bank : Siebel Credit Cards Implementation
A new player in the credit cards business, the company has gone for an innovative application to serve customers
Liliput Kidswear : LS Retail Solution
To manage their growing business and to have seamless integrity amongst processes, the company deployed MS Dynamics-based ERP
M&B Footwear : CONQUEST
To bring costs down and consolidate organization's data on a single platform, the company decided for ERP
Mahindra & Mahindra : Instant Digital Enquiry Access
A mobile application has been developed for the salesmen to keep track of data and take action instantly
Gujarat Reclaim and Rubber Products : Aligning Tech to Corporate Sustainability
GRRP has deployed SAP to streamline its internal processes
Salveo Life Sciences : Microsoft Dynamics NAV 4.0 Implementation
A new company that trusted an established ERP vendor to score over competition
SFO Technologies : IT in Business Transformation
Sudden business growth, slow monitoring of project-specific operations leads to a better management deployment
Shoppers' Stop : Distribution Center Management System
To increase speed and accuracy of processes in the distribution centers and store operations, this automation project was initiated
Sunrise Kitchens : Integrated ERP
A kitchen cabinet manufacturer migrates from piece MEA systems to an integrated ERP suite, leading to considerable business foresight
T.T. Limited : Integrated ERP Solution
The project provides real time updated information and assists the mgmt to take quick and accurate business decisions
Tricolite Electrical Industries : ERP
The MS Dynamics NAV modules have helped the users to carry out their day to day activities in all stages quickly & efficinetly
Yes Bank : OneView
OneView provides a unified view of all relationships a customer holds with the bank
Yes Bank : Phone Banking Service
This project was implemented to address YES Bank's present and future Contact Centre requirements for better and efficient banking
C L Infotech : iCos
Takes head on, the most common employability problem plaguing Indian IT – lack of domain knowledge
ICICI Bank : Self Service Terminals
To give more flexibility to customers, the bank has introduced Self Service Terminals for regular banking activities
Indian Railways : 139 Rail Sampark
IRES is a global inquiry system to provide same railway information across the country via a unique number (139)
Sanghi Industries Limited : Intranet Application
The company implemented this portal to act as a centralized platform to manage existing resources and streamline the services to maximize efficiency
Satguru Pratap Singh Apollo Hospital : ESS & Leave & Attendance System
The project has helped hospital to evolve from a paper-based system of roster mgmt and leave sanctioning for employees to an automated system
Yes Bank : “Money Monitor” Service
A net banking service that provides customers a single view of their finances
AdvocateKhoj : Legal Portal
An online clearing house for legal queries, that hopes to ease interaction between consumer and judiciary
ETH Research Lab and III Commonwealth Youth Games 2008, Pune : driveme.in
A project to build a virtual city, so that the visitor visiting the city can have experience and take feel of it beforehand
UST Global : Kubera
A SharePoint deployment which made the company organize its data and collaborate between offices spread across 8 countries
Community Driven : LIS Links
A community driven initiative using free online social network to create a repository of information for LIS professionals
MMFSL : Automating Insurance Division
Having automated its entire insurance division, MMFSL with the use of open source has managed to save around 4 crores in one year
Panjab University : Web Portal for Chemistry
Searching for information on individual topics is akin to segregating water drops in an ocean. This portal seeks to simplify this dilemma
Perot Systems : K-EDGE: A Web 2.0 Based Portal
A web based knowledge management portal for sharing content among peers for increasing productivity
Power Exchange India : Power Exchange Online Bidding System
Power utilities can bid for surplus power generated through this unique online bidding system
Professional Aptitude Council : Reception
A resource which helps employers swiftly identify and screen the talent they are looking for
Reliance Communications : My World
A collaborative intranet portal for PAN-India employees to collaborate over a secure channel
Shoppers Stop : B2C e-commerce Site
Shopperss Stop created its online shopping portal www.shoppersstop.com for customers around the world to shop online
Trident : Visitor Management System
Visitors Management System enables capturing photograph and digital signatures of visitors and barcoding his belongings
Vishwak Solutions : Vishwak Video Framework
A video portal framework which works with all types of video formats and can convert them for web and mobile viewing
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Benchmarking Apache and IIS with PHP
In this series, we will try to check and benchmark the performance of PHP with different web servers running on different OSes
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Create Java Apps for the Cloud
Now Java developers can create apps for Google's Cloud as the Google App Engine has started supporting Java in addition to the existing support for Python
Give Your Data a 'Visible' Identity
Microsoft's Chart control for ASP.NET enables developers to add attractive visualization to data in their web applications
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Legacy Support in Windows 7
Apps written for Windows Vista and above have a low chance of working with Win 7. To combat this, Win 7 allows Win XP license to run in a virtual environment
Windows 7 Release Candidate
The RC for the latest version of Windows OS has just been just released. Let's look at some of the new features that should make the RTM worth waiting for
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'Innovate During Slowdown or Perish' – Microsoft
A rather chilling reminder of the times we live in, this message from Steve Ballmer echoed throughout the course of the Microsoft TechEd, held in Hyderabad
Open Source: The Bigger Picture
The Next Level in Mobile App Development
The first ever Nokia Developer Summit, held in Monte Carlo, Monaco was a fair indication of how the Finnish giant plans to encourage third party developers to collaborate with Nokia
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