IT consulting company CIBER is collaborating with UK-based Junifer Systems to launch a new customer information system (CIS) in the Nordic market. The new system comes with lower entry-level pricing and greater flexibility than competing solutions. According to the agreement, CIBER will be responsible for marketing, customization, integration, operation, and user training and support for Junifer in the Nordic countries.
CIBER Regional Manager Johan Barwén, who will be heading the new initiative, says, "Primarily, we will be focusing on Swedish energy companies. We have significant experience from systems integration and major project implementation. Some of our consultants have been actively working with electricity industry deregulation since 1996 and many others have over twenty years of industry experience. In addition, we add a proven project methodology that leads to minimized project risks".
Paul FitzGerald, Junifer Sales Director, expressed enthusiasm over the partnership with CIBER. “Their skills, experience and understanding of the local electricity market is unparalleled."
Junifer provides opportunities to address the changing needs brought about by restructuring, increased competition, deregulation, and regulatory compliance requirements. Barwén notes, "The system is scalable to fit both small and larger businesses. In addition, it is developed using Microsoft.Net, which means cost efficiency, short development times and sustainability.”
The Junifer CIS & Billing products enable gas, water and electric utility operators to process the significant increases in data and also provide the business with a flexible, scalable and cost effective solution.
CIBER Sweden AB, provides specialist competencies from business strategists to developers and testers.
UK based Junifer Systems develops industry-specific business systems for electricity and telecommunications, but also for gas, water, waste management, and other utilities.