Enabling ERP Success and Operational Resilience at
ASA Alloys with Oracle Technology
ASA Alloys, a leading distributor and processor in the manufacturing sector, partnered with DSP-Eclipsys to deploy a new Oracle environment to support its ERP system and strengthen the reliability of its core operations.
Overview
The organisation required a robust database platform capable of underpinning mission-critical ERP workloads while ensuring high availability and disaster recovery readiness. Over a 14-month engagement, now ongoing, DSP-Eclipsys delivered the implementation, monitoring framework, and resilience strategy necessary to support long-term operational stability.
The engagement was delivered under DSP-Eclipsys’ flexible Bank of Hours model, providing ASA Alloys with access to specialist Oracle expertise both during deployment and in ongoing support.
Industry: Commercial; Manufacturing
Products: Oracle Database 12.2 on Solaris, Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control
Services: Implementation, Disaster Recovery Design, Ongoing Support (Bank of Hours)
ASA Alloys was implementing a new ERP system and required a reliable Oracle database environment to ensure the success of the rollout. Given the ERP system’s central role in finance, operations, and supply chain management, performance and stability were business-critical.
The organisation needed to achieve three core objectives:
First, a successful implementation of the Oracle database platform to support the ERP system without disruption to business operations.
Second, improved availability and reliability, ensuring the ERP system remained accessible and performant for users across the business.
Third, a clearly defined and tested Disaster Recovery (DR) strategy to protect against data loss and unplanned downtime.
Without a properly architected Oracle environment and proactive monitoring capability, ASA Alloys risked performance degradation, operational disruption, and exposure to downtime events that could impact production and customer commitments.
DSP-Eclipsys designed and deployed a robust Oracle-based infrastructure aligned to ERP workload requirements and industry best practices.
The engagement began with the installation and configuration of a new Oracle Database 12.2 environment on Solaris, tailored specifically to support the ERP system’s performance and transactional demands. Careful configuration ensured optimal resource allocation, stability, and scalability.
To provide visibility and control over the environment, DSP-Eclipsys implemented Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control, enabling proactive monitoring of database health, performance metrics, and system alerts. This introduced structured oversight, allowing potential issues to be identified and resolved before impacting users.
Recognising the importance of business continuity, DSP-Eclipsys also provided Disaster Recovery recommendations and implemented a DR solution aligned with ASA Alloys’ operational requirements. This ensured the ERP system could be restored within defined recovery objectives in the event of an outage.
Following implementation, DSP-Eclipsys continued to provide ongoing expert support, ensuring performance optimisation, system health checks, and advisory guidance as the environment evolved.
The Oracle environment was successfully deployed, enabling the ERP system to go live on a stable and resilient database platform.
System availability and reliability improved significantly through enterprise-grade Oracle technology combined with proactive monitoring via Enterprise Manager. ASA Alloys gained confidence in the performance and stability of its core operational system.
The Disaster Recovery solution strengthened organisational resilience, ensuring preparedness for unexpected infrastructure or system failures.
The ongoing partnership continues to provide specialist support and operational assurance.
The project delivered tangible operational and strategic value to ASA Alloys.
✅ The successful ERP implementation provided a stable foundation for managing manufacturing operations, financial processes, and supply chain activities. With Oracle technology underpinning the system, the organisation benefits from improved transactional performance and reduced operational risk.
✅ Enhanced availability and proactive monitoring reduced the likelihood of unplanned downtime, protecting productivity and customer commitments.
✅ The implemented Disaster Recovery capability significantly improved business continuity posture, reducing risk exposure and supporting compliance requirements.
✅ Through its ongoing Bank of Hours engagement, DSP-Eclipsys acts as a trusted extension of the internal IT function — providing expert guidance, continuous optimisation, and long-term assurance that the ERP platform remains secure, stable, and aligned to business growth.
ASA Alloys selected DSP-Eclipsys for its deep Oracle expertise and proven ability to deliver resilient, business-critical database environments that support ERP success.
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ERP-Critical Oracle Expertise: Implementing an ERP system demands a stable, high-performance database foundation. DSP-Eclipsys brought specialist knowledge of Oracle Database on Solaris and extensive experience supporting enterprise ERP workloads, ensuring the environment was architected correctly from day one.
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Proactive Monitoring & Operational Discipline: By deploying Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control, DSP-Eclipsys introduced structured monitoring and proactive issue detection. This approach moves beyond reactive support, enabling early identification of performance or availability risks before they impact users.
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Resilience & Business Continuity Focus: DSP-Eclipsys did not limit the engagement to database deployment. By designing and implementing a Disaster Recovery strategy aligned to ASA Alloys’ operational requirements, the team strengthened the organisation’s overall resilience posture.
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Flexible, Long-Term Partnership: Through the Bank of Hours model, ASA Alloys benefits from ongoing access to senior Oracle specialists without the overhead of a full managed service contract. This ensures continued optimisation, advisory support, and operational assurance as the ERP environment evolves.
By combining implementation expertise, proactive monitoring, and resilience planning, DSP-Eclipsys delivered not just a successful ERP database deployment, but a secure and reliable foundation for long-term manufacturing operations.
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