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Energy Queensland completes Kraken migration ahead of schedule
Energy Queensland Limited ( EQL ) has migrated one million customer accounts to the Kraken platform .
Australia ’ s largest wholly governmentowned electricity company is the parent company of Ergon Energy Retail which took the bold step to move all of its retail customers onto Kraken – pitched as the world ’ s fastest growing energy software .
Ergon Energy Retail ’ s partnership with Kraken has demonstrated that utility transformation is possible with a new operating model , complete re-platforming of ICT capability and the successful migration of more than one million customer accounts in 10 months and under budget . significance as the Queensland government has legislated a renewable energy target of 50 % by 2030 and created a comprehensive roadmap to Net Zero by 2050 with the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan ( QEJP ).
Ayesha Razzaq , Executive General Manager Retail , EQL , said : “ In responding to the energy transition , traditional utilities can either wait to be disrupted or change things themselves . Change is never easy , but to have an enterprise transformation program completed ahead of schedule is a credit to the technology , the deployment method , quality of the people and our partnership with Kraken .
Gavin Patterson , Chairman of Kraken Technologies , said : “ Our partnership with Energy Queensland has borne an incredible record in how fast you can migrate a customer after signing a deal with Kraken .”
Kraken ’ s Smart Flex demand response application integrates devices like EVs into the grid , enabling smarter usage which lowers bills for customers . This is of particular
Air India underpins air cargo expansion with IBS Software
Air India has chosen IBS Software ’ s iCargo solution to support its growth plan and commitment to the airline ’ s ongoing digital transformation .
The fully integrated iCargo solution will enable Air India to digitise end-to-end cargo management , allowing seamless integration of numerous cargo operations , from sales to billing within a single , integrated platform .
This partnership comes at a time when Air India has embarked on a significant digital transformation of its core businesses across passenger services , fleet and cargo operations .
Nipun Aggarwal , Chief Commercial and Transformation Officer , Air India , said : “ Air India is on a transformation journey to not only reaffirm its position as a global leader in aviation but to also establish foundations for future growth . Air cargo is one of the key drivers of our roadmap for future growth – and technology will be at the core of it .”
Somit Goyal , CEO , IBS Software , said : “ The Indian aviation market is on a major upswing , and we are excited to be partnered with a company that is dedicated to driving this growth .”
The first end-to-end implementation of iCargo is slated for delivery within nine months from the project ’ s start , promising immediate business benefits to Air India .
Subsequent phases will introduce incremental value-added capabilities , further enhancing Air India ’ s cargo capabilities as it endeavours to meet India ’ s ambitious target of handling ten million tonnes of air cargo per year by 2030 .
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