Logica, a leading IT and business services provider, today announced that it will implement a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for Finland's leading infrastructure and construction services company, Destia Ltd. The new Microsoft based system will enable Destia, to grow and expand in international markets. Logica will also provide customer support, maintenance services and further system development.
Destia's new ERP system will enable the company to manage information centrally, harmonise business processes and support its global growth strategy.
"If we are to fulfil our aim of becoming a major player in the Nordic region, our ERP system needs to be flexible to our business requirements and should support the quick reactions we make to changes in the marketplace. In addition, we were looking for a system that has high usability with further development potential", says CIO Timo Krigsman of Destia.
The project covers the renewal of Destia's financial management system and the creation of a new procurement system to enable an efficient and consistent supply process. The company's CRM system, will also be revamped to better manage the growing customer-driven business. Destia's new ERP system is based on the Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics CRM software solutions.
Commenting on the win, Henry Nieminen, managing director, IDT, Logica said "Our solutions are always tailored to meet our customers' needs. We understand that Destia's strategic and aggressive growth demand for fast and flexible IT solutions and we are able to offer efficient, easy-to-use business systems, thanks to our productised operating models, industry expertise and Microsoft solution skills. We look forward to working with Microsoft and Destia on this challenging project."
"Microsoft Dynamics business solutions are an ideal fit for growth-focused businesses planning to globalise their business. Our ERP and CRM solutions are effortlessly scalable to changing needs, and its easy, familiar user interface ensures smooth entry into service," explains director Jari Hahl of Microsoft.
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About Logica
Logica is a leading IT and business services company, employing 40,000 people, of which 3,000 people are working in Finland. It provides business consulting, systems integration, and IT and business process outsourcing services. Logica works closely with its customers to release their potential - enabling change that increases their efficiency, accelerates growth and manages risk. It applies its deep industry knowledge, technical excellence and global delivery expertise to help its customers build leadership positions in their markets. Logica is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and Euronext (Amsterdam) (LSE: LOG; Euronext: LOG). More information is available at www.logica.com and www.logica.fi.
About Destia
Destia Ltd is a leading Finnish infrastructure and construction service company. Destia builds, maintains and designs modern traffic and industrial environments, and also provides expert services and up-to-the-minute traffic information. With a turnover of almost EUR 720 million, the Destia Group is Finland's infrastructure market leader. It has around 2,900 employees. Destia - Building the bigger picture. www.destia.fi
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. www.microsoft.com and www.microsoft.fi
Further information
Logica, Managing Director IDT Finland, Henry Nieminen, tel. +358 (0)40 827 9622,
Destia, CIO Timo Krigsman, tel. +358 (0)400 605 643
Microsoft, Director Jari Hahl, puh. + 358 (0)50 593 9135
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