Ferranti Computer Systems starts Its Operations in India

Ferranti Computer Systems N.V. has formally opened its Indian operations by His Royal Highness Prince Philippe of Belgium, together with His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, Steven Vanackere. HRH Prince Philippe is in India leading a week-long economic mission to promote and encourage bilateral ties and economic links between India and Belgium

 

Ferranti Computer Systems is an IT system solutions provider, offering comprehensive solutions to select market segments. In India, the company is focussed on the energy utility markets that include the regulated and deregulated utility industry covering gas, water and electricity. The establishment of the India office is a strategic move to serve the local market and is happening at a key moment in the development of the Utility sector in India. 

 

Ferranti’s office in India will support local partners in selling, implementing and supporting the MECOMS platform developed by the company, that helps streamline complex operational processes in the Utility industry. MECOMS is the only platform that is certified for Microsoft Dynamics AX in the Utility industry for the Meter-to-Cash and Meter Data Management processes.

 

Speaking at the formal opening of the Ferranti Computer Systems office, Richard Nijkerk, Ferranti India Chairman & Executive Director, Nijkerk Group, said, “We are honoured to have HRH Prince Philippe and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Steven Vanackere grace our office facility and make this a special occasion.” He further adds, “Ferranti and our MECOMS platform are indicative of the many successes in the Belgian knowledge industry over the past years. We offer more than 30 years experience of delivering complex mission-critical systems to the energy and utility markets. Our technical expertise, knowledge of information systems and understanding of the business processes in these markets puts us in a leadership position to offer the Indian market, the IT services they need.”