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Going strong in the automotive industry: Komatsu will introduce SAP in the entire southern African region. T-Systems will implement and host the all-in-one solution.

The Japan-based company Komatsu is a globally active manufacturer of excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks. The company is planning to introduce SAPSAP

SAP AG is a leading global provider of business software.

modules such as Vehicle Management System (VMS), Customer Service (CS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) at its branches in southern Africa. The reason for this conversion to SAP can primarily be attributed to Komatsu's strong growth in the past few years at its 39 locations in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. The company's existing system is no longer able to meet the new demands.

Komatsu is the first customer in South Africa to ask T-Systems not only to implement the system but also to host the solution at its data center in Midrand, Johannesburg. With this project, the ICTICT

Information and Communication Technology. These two terms began to be combined in the 1980s to emphasize the growing convergence between the two technologies.

service provider – which is the global leader when it comes to customized SAP solutions – enforces its position in the SAP automotive area. Mike Blom, Managing Director of Komatsu, is also excited about the new cooperation: "We're extremely happy with T-Systems – not only as the contractor of our choice but also as our partner for at least the next five years.“