Wipro worked with the client right from the beginning in understanding its key business drivers and functional requirements. Based on the same Wipro architected a business solution based on SAP IS-Utilities/CCS to meet all the key functionalities and address the business challenges.

The solution also needed internal application integration and integration with external applications all of which were running on disparate platforms. As part of the overall solution, Wipro also proposed an enterprise architecture integration (EAI) layer for addressing this integration need. For external supplier system integration, the solution used a B2Bi product to bring in real-time integration. Additionally, the client’s customers were integrated with the solution using email and fax adapters. The solution also integrated with banks using the BACS interface.

In addition, Wipro implemented a strategic solution for the purchasing engine to support the client’s risk based gas purchasing. The solution also covered a quote and contract engine with a launch pad driven functionality for execution of new gas sites and an emergency interruption software to handle gas interruptions across the year and round the clock. User wise profitability was also determined through an engine that took cost inputs and sales revenue at a customer level. This solution was unique in the UK gas industry.

The Wipro team built about 300 interfaces, over 100 SAP enhancements and transformed over 125 legacy, paper and worksheet based processes into a clearly distinguishable set of SAP processes. All this was achieved in under 11 months.