Asian Paints
Asian Paints House 6A, Shantinagar,
Mumbai, 400055,
India
Mumbai, 400055,
India
91 22 6218 1000
Manufacturing
Asian Paints Technographics
Asian Paints Software Purchases and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by Asian Paints and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 8056 Asian Paints employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that Asian Paints has purchased the following applications: SAP S/4 HANA for ERP Financial in 2021, SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central for Core HR in 2016, SAP Manufacturing Execution for Manufacturing Execution System in 2020 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems Asian Paints is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with SAP , Semos Cloud , ProcessMAP or identify new suppliers as part of their overall Digital and IT transformation projects to stay competitive, fend off threats from disruptive forces, or comply with internal mandates to improve overall enterprise efficiency.
We have been analyzing Asian Paints revenues, which have grown to $4.14 billion in 2024, plus its IT budget and roadmap, cloud software purchases, aggregating massive amounts of data points that form the basis of our forecast assumptions for Asian Paints intention to invest in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Autonomous Database or in cloud-based ERP, HCM, CRM, EPM, Procurement or Treasury applications.
Asian Paints Data, Technology Stack, and Enterprise Applications
ERP Financial Management
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| SAP | Legacy | SAP S/4 HANA | ERP Financial | ERP Financial Management | n/a | 2021 | 2021 |
In 2021, Asian Paints implemented SAP S/4 HANA as the core ERP Financial platform to underpin automation of trade promotion execution and GST tax reconciliation across its dealer and finance operations. The deployment targeted sales and finance business functions, enabling rule-driven pricing, scheme calculations and tax processing to simplify ordering for field sales teams and dealers.
The implementation combined SAP S/4 HANA transaction and master data with an automation layer built around IBM Operational Decision Manager and the IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation. Business rules were codified to calculate discounts and promotional schemes, to recommend product mixes that align with scheme targets, and to drive automated order eligibility checks via a portal interface used by sales teams and dealers. The vendor invoice processing platform was developed in-house using IBM Business Automation Workflow and was integrated into the decision flows to enforce tax-related controls.
Architecturally, sales and invoice data flows originate in SAP S/4 HANA and feed the ODM decision service, which evaluates dealer history, seasonality and credit parameters to produce scheme and tax outcomes in near real time. When GST mismatches are detected, ODM raises alerts and triggers the in-house vendor invoice processing platform to flag and block payments pending review. The project followed a joint development model with IBM Lab Services delivering the initial decision logic and Asian Paints operations and IT teams taking ownership for ongoing optimization.
Governance and rollout followed an agile, proof of concept first approach, with prioritized use cases validated in collaboration between business lines and IT before scaling. Operational ownership was transferred to Asian Paints after the initial delivery, supporting continuous refinement of business rules and expansion of automation coverage across dealers and finance workflows.
Outcomes explicitly realized include faster dealer ordering and automatic calculation of promotional entitlements, prevention of incorrect tax payments through invoice blocking, and a reduction in GST invoice matching time from four days to one day, thereby lowering the operational burden on finance and procurement teams.
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HCM
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| SAP | Legacy | SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central | Core HR | HCM | n/a | 2016 | 2016 |
In 2016, Asian Paints implemented SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central as its Core HR platform to centralize employee master data and HR workflows across business units. The SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central deployment included a focused rollout of SuccessFactors EC and EP for three IBU units and was managed by HR business partners and an IT SuccessFactors lead acting as the single point of contact for HRIT activities.
Configuration work centered on core Employee Central data model and Employee Files using admin tools, with export and import of foundation and user data to populate the system. Functional capabilities addressed through the implementation included Performance Management, Compensations, Competency Mapping, Skill Mapping, On-Boarding and Exit Formalities, and ELC form launches such as PFMS, PSPR and PLM to support confirmation and review workflows.
Operational tasks implemented alongside the software included handling payroll inputs, executing mass data changes, creating ad hoc reporting and dashboards, and running quality assurance checks on system configuration and workflows. The implementation supported policy harmonization across divisions, plants and the corporate office, and covered annual salary revision processes, recruitment inputs for lateral and campus hiring, and training needs analysis and program delivery tied to system workflows.
Governance and process controls were formalized through template management, form template settings, route maps, email notification template settings, scheduling of reviews, change of form dates and rating scale configuration. Ongoing operational ownership included maintaining support documentation, delivering user training for ELC, Performance and Employee Central modules, and meeting SLAs for confirmation and performance review processes, with the HRIT SuccessFactors lead receiving formal recognition for contribution to the SuccessFactors effort.
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Employee Experience | HCM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Employee Experience | HCM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) | HCM |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) | HCM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Learning and Development | HCM |
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2016 | 2016 |
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Payroll | HCM |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Performance and Goal Management | HCM |
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2016 | 2016 |
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Recruiting, Applicant Tracking System | HCM |
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2016 | 2016 |
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Recruiting, Applicant Tracking System | HCM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Time and Attendance | HCM |
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2014 | 2014 |
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Time and Attendance | HCM |
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2013 | 2013 |
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ERP Services and Operations
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| SAP | Legacy | SAP Manufacturing Execution | Manufacturing Execution System | ERP Services and Operations | n/a | 2020 | 2020 |
In 2020, Asian Paints implemented SAP Manufacturing Execution as part of a coordinated Manufacturing Execution System deployment to centralize manufacturing operations across the group. The program targeted multiple instances of the SAP ERP application and other systems that were causing inefficiencies, with the objective of unifying processes and data across group companies and lines of business.
The implementation of SAP Manufacturing Execution was delivered as a digitalized manufacturing layer alongside SAP Extended Warehouse Management and SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence, with SAP S/4HANA established as the single global core ERP and SAP BW/4HANA as the enterprise data warehouse. SAP Manufacturing Execution was configured to enable shop floor execution and exception-based operations, and to integrate packing-line automation and material flow controls, delivering tighter orchestration of production activities and throughput management.
Integrations were structured around the SAP S/4HANA core, with SAP BW/4HANA providing simplified enterprise reporting and analytics, and SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence supplying real-time manufacturing intelligence. The scope of operational coverage explicitly included manufacturing, warehouse operations, finance and controlling, and master data domains, enabling real-time credit checks and elimination of manual finance and controlling reconciliation processes.
Governance and process changes emphasized centralized master data maintenance for customer and vendor records, standardized finance and closing workflows, and exception-driven shop-floor alerts to accelerate issue resolution. SAP Services and Support provided planning through migration to go-live support, and post-implementation results documented faster internal audit and closing processes, simpler maintenance of customer and vendor data, real-time credit checks, increased manufacturing throughput with fewer resources, unified packing-line automation, and improved control of complex warehousing and material flow.
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AI-Powered Application
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Chatbots and Conversational AI | AI-Powered Application |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Chatbots and Conversational AI | AI-Powered Application |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Analytics and BI
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Analytics and BI | Analytics and BI |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Analytics and BI | Analytics and BI |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Analytics and BI | Analytics and BI |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Data Warehouse | Analytics and BI |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Process Mining | Analytics and BI |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Process Mining | Analytics and BI |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Collaboration
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Audio Video and Web Conferencing | Collaboration |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Audio Video and Web Conferencing | Collaboration |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Collaboration | Collaboration |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Collaboration | Collaboration |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Content Management
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Contract Lifecycle Management | Content Management |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Digital Asset Management | Content Management |
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2015 | 2015 |
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eCommerce
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eCommerce | eCommerce |
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2016 | 2016 |
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SCM
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Logistics Management | SCM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Supply Chain Management | SCM |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Transportation Management | SCM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Warehouse Management | SCM |
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2018 | 2020 |
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Warehouse Management | SCM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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CRM
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CRM | CRM |
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2014 | 2014 |
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Customer Analytics | CRM |
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2022 | 2022 |
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Customer Data Platform | CRM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Customer Engagement | CRM |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Customer Engagement, Customer Experience | CRM |
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2022 | 2023 |
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Customer Experience | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Customer Support | CRM |
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2022 | 2022 |
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Customer Support | CRM |
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2009 | 2010 |
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Customer Support | CRM |
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2022 | 2022 |
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Customer Support | CRM |
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2016 | 2016 |
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Data Management Platform | CRM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Marketing Analytics | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Marketing Analytics | CRM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Marketing Analytics | CRM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2022 | 2022 |
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Sales Automation | CRM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Sales Automation, CRM, Sales Engagement | CRM |
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2022 | 2023 |
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Tag Management | CRM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Utilities Customer Care and Billing | CRM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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EPM
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Financial Consolidation and Close | EPM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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ITSM
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IT Service Management | ITSM |
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2024 | 2024 |
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PLM and Engineering
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Product Lifecycle Management | PLM and Engineering |
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2016 | 2016 |
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Procurement
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Source to Pay | Procurement |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Sourcing | Procurement |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Supplier Relationship Management | Procurement |
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2021 | 2021 |
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PaaS
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Apps Development | PaaS |
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2013 | 2014 |
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IaaS
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Backup as a Service (BaaS) | IaaS |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Database Management | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Database Management | IaaS |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Database Management | IaaS |
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2015 | 2015 |
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CyberSecurity
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Identity and Access Management (IAM) | CyberSecurity |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) | CyberSecurity |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Web Application Firewalls (WAF) | CyberSecurity |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Web Application Firewalls (WAF) | CyberSecurity |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Physical Security
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Fire Alarm and Life Safety System | Physical Security |
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2013 | 2013 |
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Physical Access Control System | Physical Security |
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2013 | 2013 |
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Video Security Cameras | Physical Security |
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2013 | 2013 |
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Video Security Cameras | Physical Security |
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2013 | 2013 |
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at Asian Paints
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Apps Being Evaluated by Asian Paints Executives
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FAQ - APPS RUN THE WORLD Asian Paints Technographics
Asian Paints is a Manufacturing organization based in India,
with around 8056 employees and annual revenues of $4.14 billion.
Asian Paints operates a diverse technology stack with applications such as
SAP S/4 HANA, SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and SAP Manufacturing Execution,
covering areas like ERP Financial, Core HR and Manufacturing Execution System.
Asian Paints has invested in cloud applications and AI-driven platforms to optimize efficiency and growth,
collaborating with vendors such as SAP.
Asian Paints recently adopted applications including
Freshservice in 2024, F5 Silverline Web Application Firewall in 2023 and Salesforce CRM Analytics (formerly Einstein Analytics) in 2022,
highlighting its ongoing modernization strategy.
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