Success Story | Telecel

From Fragmented Systems to Scalable Multi-Entity Telecom Operations with Odoo

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About Telecel Group

Telecel is a telecommunications group operating across multiple countries, managing a complex structure of holding and operational entities including DRC, Liberia, and global operations. The company delivers voice and SMS services through ISP infrastructure, alongside telecom products such as routers and equipment, combining service-based and product-driven operations. With multi-country operations and a hybrid telecom model handling high transaction volumes across multiple entities, Telecel operates in a highly complex and dynamic environment. As the business expanded, the need for stronger financial control, real-time visibility, and structured governance became critical. Today, Telecel is evolving into a centrally managed, data-driven telecom group enabling multi-entity visibility and scalable growth.

Company

Telecel Group

Industry

Telecommunications

Employees

1,000 – 5,000

Location

Across Africa: DRC, Liberia, Global Entities

Azkatech Solution

Odoo

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Key Challenges

Lack of Multi-Entity Financial Visibility

Financial data existed across entities, but without consolidated reporting or a clear hierarchy, limiting group-level insights and effective decision-making

Telecom-Specific Operational Complexity

Managing SIM cards, devices, subscriptions, and billing across prepaid and postpaid models proposed complexity

Data Integrity and Audit Concerns

Limited traceability, manual data handling, and lack of system-driven validation reduced confidence in financial data and increased audit risks

Fragmented Systems and Integration Complexity

Multiple platforms including Oracle, billing systems, and external tools (banks, rate platforms) operating in isolation  creating data silos 

Manual Processes and Limited Governance

Core workflows across finance, procurement, and sales relied on manual processes, lacking structured approvals, audit trails, and enforcement of financial controls

Operational Gaps and Reactive Processes

Processes such as billing disputes, inventory handling, and customer support were reactive and unstructured

Key Features & Solution

Tailored to Telecel Group’s multi-entity telecom structure and operational complexity, Azkatech implemented a comprehensive Odoo ERP solution to centralize financial, operational, and commercial processes into a single integrated platform.

Key Features

Real-Time Multi-Entity Financial Visibility

Enabling consolidated reporting, structured hierarchy, and real-time group-level insights.

Integrated Telecom Revenue & Operational Flows

Unified management of telecom services, products, and billing flows

Advanced Financial Control & Governance

Structured approval workflows, budget controls, and audit-ready processes, transforming finance into a control-driven function.

Centralized Data & Decision-Making

Unified dashboards replacing disconnected reporting tools, enabling faster, more accurate, and data-driven decisions across the organization.

Solution Scope

Procurement & Cost Governance – PR based purchasing workflows, tendering and vendor comparison, approval hierarchies, and 3-way matching 

Sales, CRM & Revenue Management – from lead to billing, structured approval workflows, KYC integration, commission management, and full traceability from contract to payment 

Helpdesk & Operational Support – centralized ticketing for billing disputes and customer requests, including email-to-ticket automation to structure previously reactive processes

Inventory & Telecom Operations Management – automatic project creation, analytic accounting, budget vs actual monitoring, and real-time profitability visibility

Accounting & Multi-Entity Financial Control – consolidated reporting across holding and subsidiaries, real-time financial visibility, and structured audit-ready workflows 

Expansion & Evolution

Beyond Implementation

Not a One-Time ERP Project

What started as an implementation evolved into a continuous transformation—expanding across entities, enhancing capabilities, and adapting to new needs.

→ Azkatech didn’t just implement, they scaled and evolved the system.

Scalable Growth Across Entities

Scaling Without Disruption

New entities (CAR & Guinea-Bissau) were onboarded while existing operations across Group, Global, Liberia, and DRC were enhanced simultaneously.

→ Growth supported without disrupting ongoing operations.

Structured, Future-Ready Approach

Built for Continuous Evolution

A phased approach enabled fast deployment while supporting long-term system evolution and flexibility as business needs grew.

→ Speed without sacrificing structure.

Telecom & Financial Complexity

Operational & Financial Depth

The system adapted to telecom realities and scaled to handle high transaction volumes, complex billing flows, and multi-entity financial environments.

→ From complexity to structured control.

Governance & Partnership

Control at Scale, Localized Execution

Strong governance, local compliance adaptation, and continuous support ensured sustainable operations across all entities.

→ Not project-based—partnership-driven growth.

Implementation & Partnership

A structured, phased approach to ensure seamless adoption with zero downtime.

IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH

Gap Analysis

Analysis of operational gaps and inefficiencies across departments.

Configuration

Configuration aligned with distribution and multi-company workflows.

Data Migration

Secure data migration ensuring accuracy and continuity.

Automation Setup

System setup for automation and reporting pipelines.

User Training

Hands-on training for employees across roles.

Why Azkatech

In multi-entity telecom environments, where operations span countries, systems, and complex revenue models, choosing the right ERP partner is critical for maintaining control and scalability. For Telecel, the challenge went beyond replacing fragmented systems, where it required structuring operations, enforcing governance, and building a foundation for growth across entities.


Rather than a full system overhaul, the focus was on core areas such as accounting, procurement, sales, and control. Telecel chose Azkatech for its consultative approach and ability to translate complex requirements into a phased, business-aligned ERP solution. By prioritizing financial visibility, operational control, and integration, Azkatech delivered a scalable foundation—and continued to expand and evolve the system as Telecel grew.

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Results

Real-Time Multi-Entity Financial Visibility

Improved Financial Control and Governance

End-to-End Process Integration

Adaptation to Telecom Business Complexity

Reduced Manual Processes and Increased Efficiency

Enhanced Operational Visibility and Coordination