Agl Energy Limited · ASX:AGL
Agl Energy — Investor Presentation (October 2004)
12 slides from Agl Energy's investor presentation, Oct 22, 2004
Slide 1: Information Technology
Information Technology Cesare Tizi, Chief Information Officer
Slide 2: The Technology Group at AGL
The Technology Group at AGL • We are 10 months into a complete re-fresh of the IT department • We have re-structured around a modern approach to corporate IT • We have re-balanced our insource/outsource mix – 25% reduction in IT staff • We have gained some strong skills from our acquisition of the U
Slide 3: People our most significant asset
People our most significant asset • Blended team of experienced technologist • AGL + United Energy + New Skills • We have the strongest body of knowledge and experience in the energy space • Governance through an IT executive committee (ITEC), made up of the CEO, CFO and Group GM heads • IT is accou
Slide 4: Where are we starting from - observations
Where are we starting from - observations • Positive – We have excellent in-house competencies – We have a clearly articulated, business aligned IT Road Map – We are focused on efficiency and cost reduction both within IT and the business – We have a modern IT infrastructure – We have an eye on our
Slide 5: Our IT Road Map
Our IT Road Map • It will create the most cost effective retailer in the energy space • It is clearly focused on creating competitive advantage • It will extract as much business value as early as possible • As a result of our M&A activities we have inherited some excellent software platforms • Unfo
Slide 6: What we are going to tackle first
What we are going to tackle first • It is a feet on the ground approach • We are focused to minimise risk on any new initiatives • 6 key items on the stage one IT Road Map – Simplification of infrastructure – Reduction in the number of software platforms – Aggregation of core applications – Out-sour
Slide 7: Short Term Outcomes
Short Term Outcomes • Extract value along each step of the way of our IT Road Map • No big bang development • Focus on – efficiency – effectiveness – re-use 7
Slide 8: Project management
Project management • My Transurban experience in technology, retail and project management • Accreditation of project management team and new toolkits – PINBOK – Fagan inspection – Scrum teams • Alignment to business strategy • Adjusting the risk profiles of projects and partners • Re-baseline insou
Slide 9: Strategic Partnerships
Strategic Partnerships • Partner management is a key competence within IT • We are re-setting our relationships with key vendors to become strategic partners • We have identified and engaged partners that complement our competitive capabilities • We will manage and develop our core IP in house • We
Slide 10: Our Geography
Our Geography • Also as a result of the M&A activity we currently have 5 Data Centres in 3 states • In the next 12 months we plan to reduce this to two data centres in one state • We will be moving our data centres from AGL buildings to tier 1 out-sourced commercial data centres – This will drive co
Slide 11: Managing our Software assets
Managing our Software assets • Computer software is a key to competitive advantage • Software is a significant business asset and should be managed as such • The value in these software assets far outstrips our investment in physical computer infrastructure • We already have a number of significant
Slide 12: Information Technology
Information Technology Cesare Tizi, Chief Information Officer