CMC Limited successfully deploys its Port & Cargo Applications on Oracle WebLogic Server11g

Feb. 16, 2011 - PRLog -- News Facts
· Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Gold level partner, CMC Limited, a leading IT solutions company and a part of the Tata group, has successfully migrated its software applications for the shipping industry to Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g.
· CMC Limited’s applications, Cargo Logistics Management System (CALM) and Warehouse Management System (WARM), are now available on Oracle WebLogic Server 11g, the world’s # 1 application server. These applications can be concurrently used by over 200 internal and external port users like gate operators, RDT operators, shipping agents, forwarders and users from invoice/documentation/storage/EIS department
· Oracle India Partner Solution Center (PSC), located in Oracle's premises in Gurgaon, facilitated the quick enablement and migration of the solution.
· The Oracle-based CALM computerizes the port’s operations and integrates core functions of the cargo terminal. It helps a port in effective and accurate capture of vessel, fate, storage area and rail operations. CALM also aids in warehouse management and resource management.
· WARM streamlines container freight station operations by capturing and processing data related to gate in/out of containers or cargo, stuffing/de-stuffing of containers and invoice generation.
· The availability, efficiency and performance delivered by Oracle WebLogic Server 11g enabled CALM and WARM software applications to deliver enhanced reliability as well as quick and low cost scalability features.
· Oracle WebLogic Server is easy to deploy and manage; it has a powerful security safeguard against outside attacks and requires less professional services. It has proven scalability, with benchmarks on a variety of platforms. In addition, it has comparatively more functions for scaling up to the most demanding applications like those used in the shipping industry - with less complex set up and management which leads to lower total cost of ownership (TCO).
· Oracle WebLogic Server 11g is part of Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g, a complete, integrated and hot-pluggable, best-of-breed middleware suite that offers increased functionality.
· Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g is the result of a multi-year effort involving thousands of hours of development, hundreds of beta tests and direct work with early adopters in industries including public sector, financial services, telecommunications and manufacturing. It has close to 3000 new features and enables customers and partners to innovate rapidly, while cutting cost and complexity out of their IT infrastructure.


Supporting Quotes
· “We have extensive experience in implementing state-of-the-art container and cargo terminal management systems for several terminals across the world.” said Prabhat Mittra, EVP, Head Global Alliances, CMC Ltd. "The improved functionality of our CALM and WARM applications on Oracle WebLogic Server 11g will further strengthen our leadership position in the space.  The new functionalities will also deliver enhanced reliability and a low cost option for our customer to scale up with their growing business needs.”
· “We are delighted to offer CMC with Oracle WebLogic Server 11g to enhance the performance of their applications CALM and WARM,” said Atul Kapoor, Senior Director- Alliances, Oracle India.

Supporting Resources
· Oracle WebLogic Server 11g
· Oracle PartnerNetwork

About CMC Limited
Incorporated in 1975, CMC is a pioneer Information Technology solutions provider in India and is a subsidiary of Tata Consultancy Services Limited, Asia’s largest software Company. CMC had consolidated revenue of Rs. 871 crore for 2009-10. Operating out of 18 offices and 180 service locations in the country, CMC employed around 5600 people on March 31, 2010 and has a wholly owned subsidiary in USA called CMC Americas, Inc.

CMC’s vision is to operate globally and bring the benefit of Information Technology to improve the productivity of its customers and the quality of its customer’s products and services. CMC combines horizontal expertise in Information Technology with its vertical experience developed by working in a wide range of Industries.

About Oracle Partner Solution Center (PSC)
PSC was established in Asia Pacific to assist new and existing Oracle partners in successful adoption of Oracle Applications and Oracle Technology products.  The PSC works with partner organizations to build, port and migrate industry-specific solutions to Oracle’s platform. It provides partner organizations a secure environment with access to state-of-the-art infrastructure for development, testing and demonstrations. In India, the PSC is located in Oracle's office premises in Gurgaon.

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