Incendin finds the right partner for their IT management in Office-IT
With the increasing demand for its solutions, Incendin decided in 2015 to define the foundations of an ambitious growth plan focused on international expansion and innovation. As the company grew, so did the need for a structured approach and optimisation of its IT environment.
They found the right partner in Office-IT.
Founded in 2000, Incendin develops, produces and distributes environmentally friendly flame-retardant additives, mainly used in the construction and transport sectors and in electronic devices. The company is a European market leader and exports from its production site in Tisselt to more than 30 countries. With the growing attention to fire safety and sustainability, the market for these products continues to expand. With demand for its solutions on the rise, the company decided in 2015 to outline an ambitious growth plan. It is supported in this effort by the investment firm Gimv.
“In every production company IT is essential, and we are no exception. With operations in multiple countries, it is crucial that everyone always has access to live information. Only then can we respond quickly.”
Infrastructure
The company’s expansion placed increasing pressure on the existing server infrastructure. To support its growth path, Incendin needed an ICT partner capable not only of following this trajectory but also of identifying needs proactively. “By outsourcing our ICT management, we not only minimise risks, but I also gain more time to focus on strategic matters.” Several parties were contacted, and after thorough analysis, Office-IT was chosen. “We were convinced that Office-IT could fully relieve us of our IT concerns. The combination of a personal approach and central location was immediately in their favour. And the roadmap Office-IT designed for us aligned perfectly with our growth plans.”
Office-IT created a technical architecture based on a detailed project plan and executed it in several phases. A centralised data structure was chosen, improving both manageability and security. “We needed an ICT partner that could react quickly and accurately to our needs. Office-IT was the right choice.”
A new central infrastructure was purchased and, after extensive testing in Olen, physically moved to the new administration building and production hall in Tisselt. The different sites were interconnected via secure VPN connections, giving employees virtual access to the entire network. They log in via a Remote Desktop Services environment and work directly on servers within the company.
With this solution, business-critical information is always available to all sites — a key requirement for Ecochem.
International growth
With operations in multiple countries, it became increasingly important to invest in a communication platform ready for the future. In November 2017, upon Office-IT’s recommendation, they switched to Fonzer VoIP telephony. This provides significant savings on international call costs. The phone systems in Belgium, France, Germany and Israel are connected, allowing free calls between sites. Colleagues working from their home offices in France and Spain also call for free. “We will soon extend this system to our sister company in the U.K. The quality of this telephony solution, together with the cost savings, fits perfectly into our growth plan.”
Collaboration
Incendin is extremely satisfied with both the solution and the implementation. “The result of the collaboration with Office-IT is that the continuity, reliability and quality of our IT infrastructure have increased significantly. At the same time, employee mobility has improved.” With the Remote Desktop solution, Incendin can now offer its employees a complete workplace anytime, anywhere.
“The implementation went flawlessly,” says Hil Foon Wong. “Office-IT completed the project professionally, within the agreed timeframe and budget. The result of thorough analysis and detailed planning.
What I personally find very important is the personal contact. When I call Office-IT, I know exactly who I’m speaking to, thanks to their fixed contact persons. It makes collaboration very pleasant.
“We are very satisfied with the result. The people at Office-IT are flexible, committed and have excellent technical knowledge.”
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We were convinced that Office-IT could take the IT burden off our shoulders. The combination of a personalized approach and the central location immediately worked in their favor.
Incendin
Tisselt