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e-know.net gets on merger
fasTrack...
Managed service specialist e-know.net
has launched an initiative aimed at
firms who are about to merge with, or
acquire, another firm and then need to
address the IT requirements of the
enlarged organisation.
With the FasTrack consulting service,
e-know.net are looking to encourage
firms to outsource the problem of
merging networks, applications, accounts
and data by moving to a new hosted
enterprise solution tailored to their
specific requirements. The emphasis is
on speed and simplicity, as e-know.net
managing director Nigel Redwood
explains:
“Merging IT operations can be a huge
operational and financial headache so we
want to suggest a more straightforward
and cost-effective alternative – let us
take the strain of turning two into one
while delivering a bespoke, leading-edge
IT platform on which the new entity can
build and grow. FasTrack, as the name
implies, is designed to bring dynamism
to that process so that IT
considerations do not detract from or
hamper other parts of the merger. The
key is in putting together a team of
analysts, process engineers and IT
specialists to work closely with clients
to evaluate, plan and secure a smooth
transition to an appropriate managed
service solution. ”
Under the terms of FasTrack, a client is
assigned a dedicated team made up of
both business and technical consultants.
The first stage is a full analysis of
the IT and operational requirements of
the merged organisation, followed by the
preparation of a specification and
business case for the hosted model. On
acceptance, the team completes a
comprehensive road map with budget
parameters and timelines, for the final
implementation, drawing on additional
resources and skill sets from the wider
e-know.net organisation.
The launch of the initiative comes at
time of rekindled interest in
outsourcing and managed service
provision. Nigel Redwood believes that
merging firms can benefit from a ‘double
whammy’ in the advantages that hosting
brings: “It’s not just about offering a
way through the integration minefield,
it’s also about giving them long-term
gains; fixed low costs, peace of mind,
accelerated business development,
increased user satisfaction, built-in
business continuity, enhanced security
and easier remote and mobile working.
It’s a very credible alternative and one
that is fast gaining ground in the
professional services sector.”
If you would like any further
information on any of the issues
discussed or would like to know how
e-know.net can help your Firm,
please call us on 01952 236236
or email
michael.pickford@e-know.net.
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