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City of Fort Myers launches new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 5, 2024)
The City of Fort Myers recently launched a more than $7.8 million, five-year partnership with Oracle Corporation and implementation firm, Creoal + SMX Consulting, as an investment to upgrade the City’s digital infrastructure. This project will integrate Oracle Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Human Capital Management (HCM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Financial Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems, establishing a transformative platform for transparent and efficient delivery of municipal services.
The approval of the Oracle Cloud ERP system by the Fort Myers City Council on Sept. 3, 2024, marks the culmination of nearly two years of planning and preparation. By replacing its 23-year-old ERP system, the City is focused on innovation, operational excellence, and enhanced customer service. With a growing population, the project is designed to address current operational challenges and create a sustainable framework for future growth and success.
“Oracle is known as one of the world’s top ERP companies that will improve our operations while generating cost savings for taxpayers,” said Richard Calkins, Information Technology Services Director for the City of Fort Myers. “This major modernization aligns us with municipalities like the City of Tampa, showcasing a shared commitment to adopting the latest and most secure system for constituents and becoming a leader in government technology."
Key City ERP benefits include improved systems integration, workflow, resource allocation and resiliency, supply chain management, resident communication, environmental responsibility, and artificial intelligence (AI) to support informed decision-making.
"Oracle is thrilled to partner with the City of Fort Myers in this important modernization effort,” said Rusty Lindsey, Oracle’s Regional Vice President for the local government sector. “Fort Myers, with the assistance of Creoal Consulting, will be embracing best practices to drive efficiency and process improvement that will position the City to better serve its community today and into the future."