xoserve, the company which manages the commercial links between gas suppliers, transporters, and all 22 million UK gas customers, has signed a contract with Capgemini UK plc to manage an IT replacement programme.

xoserve distributes data which enables Britain’s gas companies to bill one another as gas moves through the UK supply chain. It also manages one of the largest customer databases in the UK, with two terabytes of data relating to the 22 million domestic, commercial and industrial gas supply points in Britain.

Steve Adcock, Head of Project Delivery at xoserve, commented: “With Capgemini’s help we are now able to implement a modern, cost-effective information capability, with new IT practices and systems, and better utilisation of data. As a result we are set to gain improved flexibility to enable us to meet future challenges.”

Capgemini worked with xoserve to carry out a comprehensive assessment of its information requirements and existing capabilities, producing a detailed strategic plan for its future systems.