Case Study: R.L. Polk & Co. achieves 50% greater efficiency and faster processing with Capgemini's Oracle SOA solution

R.L. Polk & Co. - Customer Case Study

R.L. Polk & Co., a premier provider of automotive information, sought to revolutionize its core data management activities and maintain its competitive advantage amid industry and regulatory changes. The company faced challenges with legacy mainframe systems and the need for greater efficiency. Partnering with Capgemini, Polk embarked on a business process re-engineering program to implement a new Oracle-based grid and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).

Capgemini assisted in the implementation, which resulted in significant measurable benefits for Polk. The solution made the company 50% more efficient, reducing the Data Operations group size by 43% and cutting hardware costs by more than 50%. It also made processes 50% faster overall, with data-file processing speeds improving by up to 70%. The new system also delivered a 100% quality improvement through automated data-quality checkpoints, enabling earlier problem recognition and resolution.

R.L. Polk & Co.

Kevin Vasconi

CIO