The document summarizes the history of IT in KRCL from the initial implementation of an ERP system in the 1990s to the current state. It describes some of the early challenges of implementing the first ERP using 4GL with different vendors and staff from varied backgrounds. It then outlines updates over the years to move to a GUI-based system developed with J2EE, upgrade the database, build web-based applications, and establish a DR site. The document stresses the importance of regularly updating systems, processes, technology, and staff skills to manage business operations smoothly over time. It concludes by noting two prestigious awards received by the IT department for innovative solutions and excellence in IT.

1. IT Awareness
By.
Sethu Rama Rao
Dy.CMIT/I (12/10/15)

2. First ERP In KRCL was brought by Ex-CMD & Ex-Dir(P)
and developed by of M/s Tata Info-tech and Infrastructure
procured from M/s Digital Equipments (Server, Operating
System) and Connectivity OFC Network and Infromix
Database.

All Application in ERP was designed in 4GL, Text Base
system
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Office Automation was Text based “Uniplex”.
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Co-ordination & Managing of different vendors parallel
was challenging.
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Staff are joined in EDP Dept with different dept.
backgrounds like Eng, Mechanical, Accounts and almost
all are Diploma holders without computer background this
was challenge.

3. 
Providing Training on programming
language on 4GL, C, Cobol & Database and
awareness of New Technology to Staff is
one of the challenging.
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Today we are independently developing
J2EE applications, developing web based
systems & maintaining in-house JRAP
applications.

4. 
In KRCL the Man-power is main
challenging task than Managing the IT
functioning.

We have very less Man-power and IT Dept
is enabler and Managerial responsibility
become more.

We are mainly dependent on Men,
Machinery, Technology, & Process. In
KRCL we can easily adopt any New
Technology easily without any refusal /
hesitation

5. Changes in Managerial
Hierarchies

Restructuring – an attempt to make an organization
more efficient.

Office Automation :Uniplex Text based application
(1995 – 2011) was replaced with GUI based in the
year 2011 is called ECS.

Applications are developed in 4GL converted &
Migrated in to GUI based applications with J2EE
technology.
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Informix Database update.
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More development on Web-based with latest
Technology with more Security ,Integrity &

6. 
15 Years old Infrastructure (Alpha servers) was
replaced with M/s HP India in the year 2012 our
Infrastructure was updated with latest Technology
on Leased Mode.

In the year 2011 DR at MAO site setup was
establish to switchover business quickly (within 5
Min).
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Apart from JRAP, other applications like ECS,
LMS, LRDMS, Website , On-line recruitment etc.

E-Office (DMS) implemented developed by NIC.

7. 
For “staff” We have to motivate, Training,
updating their skills time to time.
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For “Systems” We have to update in Time
For “Process” We have to verify & check in time.
For “Technology” in time up-dation and follow
the best Practices.

People , Process & Technology should be
measured “Time to Time” for Managing smooth
function of “Business”.

8. Handli

9. 
Initiate and implement
change and improvement

Monitor, maintain, and
improve delivery

10. 
Develop
teams,
individuals
and self.

13. During the journey of last 25 years IT Dept
got two prestigious awards .
1) Great Mind Challenge for business award
2009 for most Innovating Solutions Using
Information Management Software by IBM.
2) Award for Excellence in IT, in the category
of “Travel, Tourism & Hospitality” by
Computer Society of India in year 2011.

14. Thank You