HITACHI, LTD. Hitachi Solutions Canada today announced the successful go-live implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, one of the most important strategic initiatives for Strike Energy in the past decade. The project also included Hitachi Solutions’ Build//AX solution, a solution built on Dynamics AX and tailored to the construction industry.
Hitachi Solutions Canada’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution has prepared Strike Energy for the future by providing the company with access to better, more accurate and timely information required to reach significant growth objectives over the next five years.
“With the help of Hitachi Solutions Canada, Strike Energy is well positioned to meet future business demands and provide our customers with even better customer service and improved project controls,” said Jerome Beaudoin, chief information officer, Strike Energy. “Like many organizations in the construction industry, we were using outdated technology and lacked standardized processes across the organization. We knew that Microsoft Dynamics AX was the right solution for us; we just had difficulty partnering with the right vendor.”
“What Hitachi Solutions Canada brought to the table was flexibility, a strong understanding of Dynamics AX R2, and a solid understanding of the construction industry. They worked with our aggressive timelines, and together we were able to complete the project on time and on budget. For us, this is not only the most important non-construction initiative in 2014, it is the largest strategic non-construction initiative for the organization in 10 years.”
After previous failed attempts with other vendors, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 was successfully implemented with Hitachi Solutions Canada on schedule, in record time (just seven months), and within two per cent of the established budget. Divided into three phases starting February of 2014 and going live Sept. 1, 2014, the implementation of Dynamics AX resulted in the following benefits for Strike:
- Insight into the complete project lifecycle, resulting in more strategic project management
- Standardization of business processes across all business units based on best practices
- A single system of record to aid in making better business decisions, enhancing communications, and improving operational and financial reporting
- Improved financial visibility and project controls resulting in greater profitability
- Technological advantage in an increasingly competitive landscape
“True partnership is the key to our success and, most importantly, to the success of our customers,” said Mike Gillis, chief operating officer, Hitachi Solutions America. “We are very proud of the fact that Hitachi Solutions Canada has worked hand in hand with the Strike team to help them move towards their vision. We look forward to a long term business relationship with Strike, assisting them in further realizing the benefits of Microsoft Dynamics AX and Hitachi Solutions’ Build//AX solution.”
To learn more about Hitachi Solutions Canada, visit http://canada.hitachi-solutions.com. To learn more about Strike Energy, visit http://www.strikeenergy.com.
About Hitachi Solutions Group
Hitachi Solutions, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a core member of Information & Telecommunication Systems Company of Hitachi Group and a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to companies across many industries. The company provides value-driven services throughout the IT life cycle from systems planning to systems integration, operation and maintenance. Hitachi Solutions delivers products and services of superior value to customers worldwide through key subsidiaries in the United States, Europe, China and India. The flagship company in the Hitachi Group's information and communication system solutions business, Hitachi Solutions also offers solutions for social innovation such as smart cities. For more information on Hitachi Solutions, please visit: http://www.hitachi-solutions.com.
About Hitachi Solutions Canada, Ltd.
Hitachi Solutions Canada is a consulting firm and systems integrator helping customers from strategy to solution through a portfolio of management consulting, implementation and support services. With more than 10 years of experience and over 350 satisfied customers, Hitachi Solutions’ 300+ employees across the country deliver innovative solutions around Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Business Intelligence, Portals and Collaboration, Cloud Computing, Custom Development and Integration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Application Infrastructure, and Support Services. For more information on Hitachi Solutions Canada, please visit: http://canada.hitachi-solutions.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 326,000 employees worldwide. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal 2013 (ended March 31, 2014) totaled 9,616 billion yen ($93.3 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, power systems, construction machinery, high functional material & components, automotive systems and others. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.
About Strike Energy Services, Inc.
Strike is a leading energy service and construction company based in Calgary, Alberta, focused on servicing the oil and gas industry throughout the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Canadian and employee-owned, with more than 900 employees in multiple locations in Western Canada, Strike provides exceptional service to an impressive list of well-known energy clients.
