TCS inks pact with Australia's largest power retailer

Mumbai, Aug 20 (UNI) Tata Consultancy Service (TCS) today announced a five-year, USD 16 million information technology services contract with AGL Energy limited (AGL), Australia's largest retailer of gas and electricity.

Under the agreement, TCS will manage and support all SAP applications for AGL including AGL's existing SAP ERP system and the SAP Industry Solution for Utilities, which is currently being implemented.

The MD of AGL Mr Paul Anthony said in a statement,''TCS was selected because of their SAP skills, energy and utilities domain knowledge, proven track record in technology innovations and mature methodologies.'' ''This engagement underscores our capabilities in the Asia Pacific energy and utilities markets'', regional director Girija Pande added.

AGL has Australia's largest retail energy and dual fuel customer base, supplying around 4.1 million customer accounts and approximately 3,600MW of generation under management, the statement added.

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