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17 Apr 2012
#26015
Procter & Gamble Speeds Up Point-of-Sale Data Queries by 30x
Reduces IT Costs, Improves Insight with Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2, X2-8

Proctor and Gamble's Global Business Services (GBS) organization has implemented the Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 and X2-8 machines to consolidate its customer point-of-sale data into one repository, enhancing control over information assets and extending visibility. With Oracle Exadata GBS can complete some queries up to 30 times faster. One periodic end-user query formerly required upwards of 20 hours to complete and sometimes failed to complete the cycle entirely. With Oracle Exadata, that query takes three minutes. The expanded analytical capabilities possible with Oracle Exadata enable P&G to enhance business agility and scalability in support of continued innovation and growth.
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17 Apr 2012
#26016
Dutch Insurer ZLM Verzekeringen Improves Customer Service with Integrated Back-Office Environment
Oracle Exadata Database Machine Cuts Time to Report Customer History by 3x

The Dutch nonprofit mutual insurance association ZLM Versekeringen has deployed Oracle Exadata Database Machine X2-2 to support its aquila software in operations for customer relations, policies, losses and accounts receivable, making customer information available through an integrated, easy-to-use screen linked to the company’s financial system. ZLM Versekeringen has slashed the time necessary by a factor of three to present complete customer information in a single, unified screen view with connections from internal processes to external systems, enabling staff to provide customers complete information and support. Operations can be done within 30 minutes compared to the previous average of three days.
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