Airtel Deploys Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications to Accelerate Digital Transformation Across Its Supply Chain and Finance Processes

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Oracle announced that Bharti Airtel has selected Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM to enhance its finance, planning, and supply chain operations. This integration aims to automate manual processes, improve financial data visibility, and streamline procurement. The transition to cloud applications is part of Airtel's strategy to boost productivity and customer experience. This collaboration extends the existing partnership between Oracle and Airtel, focusing on leveraging advanced technology for operational efficiency.

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• Airtel's decision to implement Oracle's cloud solutions may boost operational efficiencies.
• Integration of Oracle Cloud ERP and SCM could enhance Airtel's customer service through improved internal processes.

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NEW DELHI, Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle today announced that Bharti Airtel (Airtel), India's premier communications solutions provider, has chosen Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Management (SCM) to digitize and simplify its finance, planning, and supply chain processes.

With the integrated Oracle Cloud ERP and Oracle Cloud SCM applications, Airtel will transform its shared services operations, which focus on driving productivity and agility across the company. The applications will help enable Airtel to automate manual processes, gain an on-demand 360-degree view of its financial data, and streamline procurement and supply chain management.

The implementation, carried out by Oracle Consulting, will expand Airtel's Oracle Cloud footprint following the carrier's recent move to Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM) to support its employees and associates.

Airtel, which operates in 17 countries across South Asia and Africa, provides a range of consumer telecom services to over 480 million customers, including 4G/4.5G broadband, fixed lines, fiber with speeds up to 1 GBps and streaming services that span music and video, digital payments, and financial services. For enterprise customers, Airtel offers a gamut of solutions, including cloud and data centre services, cybersecurity, IoT, advertising tech, and cloud-based communications

"This is a key deployment as part of our journey to fully transition to cloud-based applications as we build a digital Airtel," said Bharti Airtel CIO Pradipt Kapoor. "We are obsessed with providing the best customer experience. We are investing in transforming our internal operating models so that employees and partners can work effectively for better customer engagement and service."

Kapoor continued, "Airtel and Oracle have had a very successful and long-standing partnership across a wide range of areas. We are delighted to expand this partnership to leverage Oracle's advanced technology and deep experience to enhance operational efficiencies across some of our key business processes."

Shailender Kumar, senior vice president and regional managing director of Oracle India, said: "At Oracle we are committed to helping every customer navigate market challenges, stay ahead of the curve in innovation, and adapt digital strategies to future-proof their business. With Oracle Cloud Applications, Airtel will be able to leverage the latest technology and innovation to meet shifting customer expectations and revamp their business operations. We're proud to be a partner with Airtel and look forward to supporting their next phase of growth."

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FAQ

What cloud applications has Airtel chosen from Oracle?

Airtel has chosen Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM to improve its finance and supply chain processes.

What are the benefits of Airtel's deployment of Oracle applications?

The deployment aims to automate processes, provide a 360-degree view of financial data, and streamline procurement and supply chain management.

How many customers does Airtel serve?

Airtel provides services to over 480 million customers.

When was this partnership announcement made?

The announcement was made on February 14, 2022.

What is the significance of Airtel's partnership with Oracle?

The partnership allows Airtel to leverage Oracle's advanced technology to enhance operational efficiencies and customer experience.