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Introduction of TOMS at ESB

Munich, May 2006

German gas distribution company Erdgas Südbayern (ESB) plans to systematically optimise the core processes of their network operation with the technical information and maintenance system TOMS.

The decision was made in May 2006 and based on a detailed specification and a thorough market analysis. The contract between ESB and Berit includes implementing all TOMS modules and its interconnection to the existing geographical information system Smallworld GIS.

The main reason why ESB have selected the technical information system is the fact that TOMS covers all the key processes related to the gas distribution - order processing, planning and construction of the distribution network, its day-to-day operation as well as maintenance.

References and proven installations also played an important role. Last but not least, ESB highly appreciated the possibility to integrate TOMS with Smallworld GIS, thus utilising existing geographical data without the necessity to keep duplicate databases.

At the same time TOMS can be regarded as the interface between GIS and SAP which links the technical processes with the commercial side using data from both core systems. In this process-oriented way of system integration, sustainable cost reductions may be realised in the medium term.

Other projects have proven that the point of return on investment will already be reached after one to two years. TOMS is scheduled to be put into operation at ESB in December 2006.

ESB is a gas distribution company, which supplies gas to about 250 cities, towns and villages in the area of 20.000 square km between Bavarian Forest and the Alps.

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