Optimising IT for Waste Management Group

Implementing a new strategic IT roadmap to support rapid growth.

Optimising IT for Waste Management Group

An IT support team worth keeping.

A leading waste management group established in 1972, recognised for its comprehensive recycling and resource management services. The group employs over 200 staff across multiple divisions and relies heavily on IT for seamless communication and operations.

Challenge

Challenge

A growing organisation with critical technology needs faced challenges in securing effective on-call IT support that could accommodate its 24/7 operations. This organisation required both immediate technical assistance and ongoing expert advice to align with its expanding business. After acquiring a second site, it became essential to ensure rapid, reliable communication between its locations. A sluggish network was causing delays in data transfer, leading to operational inefficiencies.

Inter-Site Connectivity Issues

With the acquisition of a second site, slow network speeds caused delays in processing orders, affecting operational efficiency.

Lack of Strategic IT Planning

Rapid growth necessitated an evolving IT infrastructure, but previous systems were fragmented and lacked a coherent development plan.

Solution

Solution

Utilize implemented a project to consolidate systems by installing a new network server, centralising data, and setting up a backup system for security. As the organisation’s needs grew, we developed a comprehensive 24/7 support package and created a strategic IT roadmap to guide future expansion. To meet increasing demands at a newly acquired site, Utilize upgraded the IT infrastructure with faster fibre optic MPLS links and failover solutions, greatly enhancing connectivity and real-time data transfer. Throughout this partnership, our team has provided ongoing advice and support, ensuring the IT systems evolve with the organisation’s growth and technological advancements.

24/7/365 Support Upgrade

The group’s SLA was upgraded to offer round-the-clock support, meeting their continuous operational needs.

Enhanced Inter-Site Connectivity

Utilize installed 10Mb fibre optic MPLS links between sites, greatly improving data transfer speeds and enabling efficient order processing.

Proactive IT Road Mapping

Utilize developed a strategic IT roadmap to guide the group's technology evolution, ensuring systems grow in line with business expansion.

Comprehensive IT Support

Starting in 2002, Utilize provided outsourced IT support, consolidating systems and implementing a new network server and backup system, leading to a successful long-term relationship.

Results

Flexible IT Support Contracts

Utilize tailored support contracts to the group’s evolving needs, ensuring reliable 24-hour service.

Strategic IT Planning

Regular feedback and IT road mapping allowed for effective budgeting and alignment of technology with business growth.

Fast, Secure Connectivity

Installation of high-speed fibre optic links enabled instant data access between sites, significantly improving operational efficiency.

Proactive Network Monitoring

Utilize’s monitoring system prevented critical failures, such as avoiding server damage from air conditioning failures.

Since 2002, we’ve continued to outsource all our IT support needs to Utilize because we trust the knowledge and expertise of its staff. We feel safe placing our network and on-going development in their hands.

— Company Business Director

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