Rantau, July 13, 2017 – PT Borneo Suktan Resources (BSSR) and PT Antang Gunung Meratus (AGM), two leading mining companies in Indonesia, officially launched the Ellipse 8 Upgrade Project with a Kick Off Ceremony held at Ida Manggala Camp, Rantau. The event, which ran from 13:30 to 16:00 WITA, was attended by members of the Board of Directors (BOD), senior site management, project teams, and key users who will be directly involved in the system implementation.
The Ellipse 8 Upgrade Project is a major milestone in the companies’ continuous effort to modernize their enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, aligning with industry standards and embracing digital transformation in their operations. The upgrade is expected to improve overall efficiency, transparency, and decision-making capability across the organizations.
The ceremony opened with remarks from the BSSR-AGM Ellipse 8 Upgrade Project Manager, who welcomed attendees and outlined the background and significance of the project. This was followed by a presentation from the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who emphasized the strategic importance of this system overhaul in supporting operational excellence and long-term growth.
Representing PT EMS Paramitra, the Ellipse 8 implementation partner, the Project Manager shared key insights about the upgrade process, including implementation methodology, project phases, timeline expectations, and role clarity. EMS Paramitra has been a trusted technology partner for both BSSR and AGM and brings extensive experience in deploying Ellipse – a globally recognized enterprise asset management (EAM) and ERP system developed for asset-intensive industries.
The ceremony culminated in an official inauguration led by the CEO of BSSR-AGM, who reaffirmed the leadership’s full commitment to the success of this project. The CEO underlined that the implementation of Ellipse 8 will not only modernize current operations but also serve as a foundation for future digital initiatives in the company.
Why Ellipse 8?
The decision to upgrade to Ellipse 8 was driven by the need to:
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Enhance system reliability and ensure continued vendor support.
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Improve integration between operational and financial systems.
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Adopt a modern and intuitive user interface to increase user adoption and productivity.
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Strengthen analytics and reporting capabilities to support strategic planning.
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Facilitate mobile access and automation of key business processes.
Ellipse 8 offers a robust platform for managing complex business functions such as supply chain management, financial accounting, asset maintenance, human resources, and project management — all in a unified system.
A Strategic Step Toward Digital Transformation
In today’s fast-evolving business environment, mining companies face mounting pressure to increase efficiency while ensuring compliance and sustainability. With this upgrade, BSSR-AGM demonstrates its commitment to staying ahead by leveraging technology to enhance competitiveness and operational resilience.
PT EMS Paramitra expressed pride in continuing its collaboration with BSSR and AGM, having supported their enterprise systems for years. EMS will ensure that the upgrade is executed with precision, risk mitigation, and user empowerment at its core.
As the project moves into the implementation and transition phases, all stakeholders are encouraged to engage actively, support one another, and uphold a shared vision for innovation and continuous improvement.