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Using new IT technology local governments can, from now on, improve operational efficiency, gain a better overview and save money. Local governments currently have several different IT systems within the same local government, which means that it takes time to get a complete overview and to utilise this information. This new tool compiles data from the different systems, and thus gives the political and administrative management within the local government a good basis for management and quick decisions. Using the new IT tool it will be much easier, for example, to identify which team within home care services works best, it will be easier to identify the reasons for sickness absence and to see whether or not measures that have been implemented against sickness absence have been effective. Lillehammer municipality will be the first to use the tool, and the goal is that it will be possible to start using the new IT package towards the end of 2010.
Photo of participants in the project steering group. BackgroundThe software company Business Analyze AS, the operating company IKOMM AS, Lillehammer municipality and Innovation Norway (grant) are assisting with the project, which has been given the title "Analysis Package for improving efficiency and management control within the public sector". The aim is that this will become a standardised software package, which is adapted for use within the public sector, where phase 1 is the organisation of management information within the health care sector (nursing and healthcare). The project will provide an interface that makes it easy to get started and ensure that the information that is presented will be more timely and easier to understand. Cost drivers such as wages, mandatory health care services and sickness absence are important factors. Innovasjon Norge has provided a grant for the project. "This is a very exciting project, and we feel that this is an innovative and ground-breaking solution that may benefit many local governments", said Anne Mette Iversen, senior consultant at Innovation Norway. Completion of the IT package is planned for towards the end of 2010. Local governments around the country can then start using the solution in their IT systems. R&D Manager at Business Analyze, Frode Svensson said that they are interested in making contact with local governments that would like to try out the product when the early versions come out. IKOMM will make deployment of the package easier so that local governments will not require big, heavy integration projects to get started. "Quick, flexible implementation means that the local governments can promptly focus on facts", said Morten Rønning, general manager at IKOMM AS. "We are convinced that this will mean major national socio-economic savings in the long term", said Jan Tore Meren, who is the chairperson of the board of Business Analyze AS.
Contact personsBusiness Analyze AS Jan Tore Meren, chairperson of the board, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , tel.: +47 905 92 622 Frode Svensson, project manager/R&D manager, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , tel.: +47 901 02 208
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, tel.: + 47 916 83 497 Bjørn Lie, local government manager, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Mobile: +47 905 56 669
Company informationAbout Business Analyze AS Business Analyze provides standard and customised solutions for measuring and visualising expectations, performance and results directly from the customer's CRM and ERP systems and from other data sources. Business Analyze solutions have been very well-received by companies of all sizes and by national businesses, e.g. Toyota Norge AS, Bankenes Betalingssentral , DnB NOR Eiendom , Tusenfryd , and there are also international companies that use the solution; Yara Praxair, Håg ASA, Data Respons ASA and others.
About IKOMM AS Ikomm is a modern IT company that offers competitive ICT solutions within operations, consulting and IT management through its experienced staff and new technology. Ikomm has built up a modern data centre and offers leasing of software to public and private customers (ASP centre). Services are offered from their own service centre or through partners, and the company provides consultancy services within ICT. There are private and public companies in the customer portfolio. Ikomm AS is wholly owned by Lillehammer, Gausdal and Øyer municipalities. The company is located in Lillehammer and was established in 2003. About Lillehammer Municipality The project is deeply rooted in the Strategic Planning and Development Unit. The project will run in close cooperation with home care services and with the allocation of these services. Their job is to provide services that allow the inhabitants of the municipality to live safely at home, whether they require long-term or short-term help. |
