NAES CORPORATION
The availability of data is transforming how the energy sector works . These vast data lakes render information more accessible and algorithms much smarter . Motivated by this , NAES is undergoing a period of intense digital transformation that impacts all aspects of the business .
“ Our cloud-first mindset has made very significant progress in moving most of our services , as well as applications and core infrastructure , to the cloud . We ' re about 90 % there . So that ' s very significant . It ' s enabled us to be able to scale , be flexible and have that seamless authentication for users anytime , anywhere ,” Holtermann explains . “ That 10 % remains the challenge , and we have some IT modernisation efforts – such as our ERP implementation – that will help us progress further . We ’ re looking forward to that and continuously advancing our cyber programme . Thankfully we ' ve got a great foundation and we ' re continuing to advance that .”
“ With this cloud-first migration , we have simplified our operations heavily , not only in the IT space , but also in how we ' re able to operate as a business ,” he adds . “ We ' re more nimble for things like mergers and acquisitions .”
Incrementally implementing NAES ’ ERP When implemented correctly , a solid ERP is essential to the future of the energy industry . It improves compatibility with third-party apps , training for new employees , risk management and simplifies big tasks .
NAES is in the process of implementing its own ERP , but is doing this incrementally to ensure its reliability and effectiveness .
“ We are about two-thirds of the way through our ERP implementation . We have clearly defined how we are going to do it ; it ' s designed and all is being configured ,”
MARK HOLTERMANN
TITLE : VICE PRESIDENT , IT & DIGITISATION
INDUSTRY : ENERGY FACILITIES LOCATION : WASHINGTON , USA
Mark is an executive leader with
30 + years of global business transformation experience spanning multiple industries ( Transportation , Distribution & Logistics , Energy & Utilities , Construction , Consumer Products , Manufacturing , Public Sector , e-Commerce ) ranging from start-ups to sub- $ 1B to $ 20B + sized organisations . He has successfully led global teams in the hundreds coupled with budgets and portfolios summing over $ 100M . Mark is a strategic partner with a passion for identifying and delivering effective , value-based , innovative solutions . He leads with a spirit of collaboration , transparency , integrity , and he believes in levity .
Mark is driven to create a ‘ Digital Workplace ’ coupled with a ‘ Seamless Customer Experience ’.
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