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Data processing multiple times faster / Control cockpits for carrying out logistical analysis in real time / Implico expands consulting portfolio for implementation projects

SAP S/4HANA is making its mark in the downstream industry. As of yesterday, SAP's new solutions for the oil and gas industry have been available with their full range of features. SAP’s integrated in-memory database technology and the new denormalization procedure accelerate data processing considerably, providing the basis for digital transformation. Although these new SAP solutions can only now be fully utilized, the Implico Group already has a globally unmatched wealth of expertise in this area. As a long-term development partner of SAP, the Hamburg-based consultancy company has developed the official SAP solutions for Secondary Distribution Management as add-on and has already supported multiple pilot projects on several continents.

TCP-X-Unit enables advanced data communication even with legacy field devices

International software and consulting company Implico today announced a new, more powerful tool enabling its customers to connect legacy field technology with the OpenTAS terminal management system. The new TCP-X-Unit is capable of simultaneously converting signals from three serial-linked field devices for OpenTAS. In addition, the solution represents yet another step toward the Internet of Things as users are able to monitor data throughput from anywhere and view the information sent most recently by the field devices.

Students delve into the world of software development

Today twelve students from northern Germany paid a visit to software and consulting company Implico. The budding young computer scientists visited various departments to experience first-hand what it means to shape digital change in the oil and gas industry.

Implico to share its experience of supporting the digital transformation of downstream companies with SAP SDM and SAP RNFO

Oil and gas companies will be gathering at The Woodlands, Texas, for this year's Best Practices for Oil & Gas from 16 to 18 October 2017 to discuss the innovations available to help companies improve their processes and grow their businesses. One of the key questions on the agenda will be how the digital transformation can help make processes more efficient, reduce costs and deliver new services to end customers. On its booth with the tagline "The Digital Future of Downstream", the Implico Group will be advising visitors on how to integrate and automate their business processes and how to implement loyalty programs that increase customer retention.

Refinery, tank terminals, hauliers, airports and banks connected via iGOS

Certas Energy Retail Europe (Certas Energy), part of the Irish group DCC, has moved its operations for another service station network to the cloud. Following the migration in France, Certas Energy is now also controlling its 210 stations in Denmark using iGOS (Implico Global Operation Services), the cloud solution for downstream services. The software and consulting company Implico once again carried out the migration in close cooperation with its customer within just a few months. All processes are now running in the cloud, from transmitting planning data to the tank terminals, to complete service station billing.