HCL Technologies & SAP launch EZ ERP, a unique out-of-box ERP pack for SMEs

HCL Technologies Ltd, on January 31, 2007, has announced the Launch of "EZ ERP", an out-of box, pre-packaged solution for the Small and Medium Enterprises. This unique package comes with 9 essential components including consulting & assessment, my SAP A1 License, hardware infrastructure, implementation services and Lifecycle support services which ensure ease and affordability of SAP deployment for the SMEs.

The package offering assures a complete system support and maintenance covering not just individual application or hardware, but the entire IT set-up all bundled in one, at an attractive price point-Localization and pre-configured templates ensure faster ERP roll-out and Lower implementation costs.

Designed and developed specifically for Small and Medium Chemical and Process industry vertical, the pre-configured EZ ERP pack is available at two defined price points - INR 19 Lakhs and INR 89 Lakhs, with flexibility to scale the pre-configured package up or down. Combined with hosting & tertiary services, this promises an easy path for SMEs looking at adoption of automation and best practices that an ERP brings, through a low-cost, out-of-the-box mechanism.

"Investments in an ERP solution are associated with high Latent costs - time invested by top management / promoters, hiring consultants, product evaluations, implementation over runs, business blueprinting costs, etc. Such hindrances and project over runs have been a major hurdle for many SMEs to adopt world class IT solutions, Sensing this need, Ha & SAP partnered to develop EZ ERP which enables enterprises to embrace a world class IT solution befitting both, the global best practices and the Indian operational model. We have further enriched this offering by associating with funding agencies to lower entry costs and provide easy financing for this initiative," said, Kiran Bhagwanani, Vice President, APAC and ME, the Company.

This innovative pre-packaged ERP solution will allow enterprises to automate their critical business processes effectively. It supports the essential functions of a Company such as financial & cost accounting, purchasing a inventory management, production planning, plant maintenance, sales & distribution and quality management.

EZ ERP builds on the Company's proposition of Integrated Services approach that combines Infrastructure services along with Packaged Application, associated services and required hardware. The integrated offering provides a unique value proposition that assures business availability rather than individual application or hardware availability.

In addition to being a development partner and a VAR (Value Added Re-seller) for SAP, the Company's SAP practice comprises of over 1,800 employees making it one of the Largest SAP Service providers in India. the Company's SAP capabilities have been recognized by SAP. The Company's partners and third party analysts Including Gartner and Forrester. The Company has been awarded with the "Outstanding Partner Award" and bagged the "Best CRM Deal" Award for Bank Islam, Malaysia, presented by SAP. Our Netweaver implementation has been recognized as a Global NetWeaver showcase.

The Company has over 45 implementations in India and a 100% success rate in all SAP projects. With leading showcases such as Kalyani Brakes, Insilco, Prism cements a Crystal Phosphates, the Company's expertise in Chemical and Process industry has a successful and proven track record.

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