PwC named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Oracle Implementation Services 2021 Vendor Assessment

PwC has been named as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Oracle Implementation Services 2021 Vendor Assessment (June 2021, IDC #AP47156121). ‘Oracle applications have witnessed significant traction in the Asia/Pacific region as an enabler of digital transformation (DX), thanks to its continued investments in cloud products, focus on accelerating time to value for customers and, most importantly, joint partner innovations that helped bring transformational outcomes for customers.’

The report states: ‘PwC's differentiation in the Oracle implementation services market is hinged on its ability to draw on the strength of its service lines in advisory, tax, and assurance to provide a business-led approach to Oracle-enabled transformations. At the core of PwC's technology-led transformation services is its unique "business, experience and technology" (BXT) methodology, a design thinking approach positioned at the initial phase of the engagement and embedded throughout the implementation life cycle as an enabler of triggering better business outcomes for the client.’

Jason Sue, Partner, Oracle Leader, PwC Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong SAR said: ‘We are delighted to be named a leader in this IDC MarketScape. Focusing on business outcomes helps each of our clients to see the entire journey, not just the first steps. PwC’s BXT approach places client desired business outcomes and understanding of how to drive Oracle to sustain that outcome at the forefront. Our combination of business and technology advice, from strategy to execution, helps companies achieve their Business Transformational and digital technology goals and capitalise on business opportunities.’

The report highlights some key strengths of PwC:

• 'Experience-led approach for long-term success: PwC has a strong experience-led approach to Oracle implementations using its BXT methodology, which is very useful for customers struggling to set a vision for new Oracle investments or planning to adopt new Oracle solutions. Additionally, this approach cements stakeholder alignment by taking a user-centric approach to change management, establishing an organisational model that sustains Oracle led transformations, and enabling key business outcomes.
• Robust portfolio of integrated solutions: PwC has placed a strong emphasis on the speed and ease of adopting Oracle cloud solutions. This is most evident in the robust portfolio of PwC's integrated solutions built on Oracle model systems designed to address faster industry specific and business transformations in HR, finance, operations, and front office.
• Customer feedback: Customers interviewed by IDC praised PwC's business functional expertise, excellent practice knowledge, and breadth of Oracle services offered.'

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