INETUM, market leader in the implementation of SAP solutions, announces the incorporation of S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition and SAP Analytics Cloud solutions at Norfin, a leading real estate asset and fund management company in Portugal.
The implementation at Norfin, an Arrow Global Group company, began in June 2021 and the project is scheduled to be fully operational by the end of February 2022.
This is Inetum’s first project on SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, which means that, by choosing this solution, Norfin has the flexibility
“These solutions will enable us to improve the management of increasing complexity assets, in an automated and controlled manner and with higher-quality data and reporting capability. It also allows to evolve along with business requirements as Norfin and its customers identify new needs”, said Rosie Dias, Arrow Head of IT & Change in South Europe.
The recipients of this tool are, primarily, Norfin’s asset managers, but specific usage reports for different areas of the business are included, and designed for operational users. This restructuring affects the areas of finance, marketing, real estate, project managers and property development.
“The crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has made it clear that technology can be an important pillar for the survival of many companies, to the extent that those that invest in digital will surely be the ones best equipped to survive this crisis or mitigate its impact. We believe it is important for companies to prepare for a more digital future by implementing technologies that will bring more value to their business. The SAP S/4HANA Cloud solution, complemented with SAP Analytics Cloud, will represent a significant change to Norfin’s business model, as it will allow us to transform processes, integrate new technologies and identify new opportunities quicker”, said Francisco Febrero, Corporate VP & CEO, SAP BL Head of Portugal at Inetum.
The SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Analytics Cloud project at Norfin enables the aggregation of information from various sources, SAP and non-SAP, Cloud and On-Premise (on the company’s local servers), such as the financial platform (Real Estate Funds and financial management), Cloud for Customer and SQL databases. All these aspects are gathered on a single viewing platform and with a single entry point for real estate management with the Real Estate and Reporting solution, whose data integrate and standardise information from various sources.
The SAP S/4HANA Cloud solution features a smart, integrated ERP system that runs on the in-memory database, SAP HANA. The cloud version enables Norfin to maximise its agility with standardised business processes built on proven best practices, delivering innovation as often as four times a year, with a rapid return on investment and lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
As part of the project, Inetum also implemented the SAP Analytics Cloud solution which allows the company to align the strategic, financial and operational planning by interconnecting its different areas, people, information and ideas, which consequently leads to quick and safe decision-making. Through this solution, all company data is synchronised, in real time, and then presented to those responsible in dashboards, charts and reports that are easy to analyse. With these conclusions, Norfin can identify the opportunities that will drive its business forward.
