How Connected Networks Helped Streamline An International Legal Company's It Supply Chain

In the rapidly evolving world of IT, maintaining a cohesive and efficient network infrastructure across a global enterprise presents a formidable challenge. This case study explores the journey of a prominent legal firm, operating in multiple countries with numerous offices worldwide, as they transitioned towards a streamlined IT supply chain, thanks to the strategic partnership with Connected Networks. This transformation not only addressed their initial pain points but also significantly enhanced their overall IT network performance.

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The Challenge: A Fragmented IT Infrastructure

The legal firm in question faced a critical challenge that is all too common among multinational corporations: a fragmented IT infrastructure. Each regional office (EMEA, APAC, DACH, etc.) independently selected their IT technology vendors.

This decentralised approach led to a patchwork of IT systems that often failed to integrate seamlessly on an international scale. The repercussions of this disjointed IT landscape included:

1.        Incompatibility Across Systems: Different regions' reliance on diverse vendors resulted in systems that could not communicate effectively, hindering global operations.

2.        Duplication of Services: Offices booked data centre services independently, leading to unnecessary redundancies and inefficiencies. For instance, multiple locations could have been served by a single data centre, optimising resource allocation.

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The Solution: Unified IT Infrastructure with Connected Networks

Connected Networks stepped in to address these challenges, offering a comprehensive suite of high-end IT network systems, including SD-WAN, SASE, On-Demand Bandwidth and data centre connectivity. Our approach was twofold:

1       Consolidation of Vendors: By serving as the single provider for the firm's IT network technology needs, we eliminated the complexity of managing multiple vendors across different regions.

2.      Customised Global Solutions: Our expertise in providing connectivity across global locations allowed us to design a unified IT infrastructure that met the firm's specific requirements, ensuring compatibility and efficiency across all operations.

The Transformation: Key Benefits of a Single IT Network Provider

The partnership with Connected Networks revolutionised the legal firm's IT infrastructure, yielding significant benefits:

1.       Enhanced Global Integration: A unified IT system facilitated seamless communication and data sharing across the firm's international offices, improving collaboration and operational efficiency.

2.       Cost Efficiency: Consolidating services under a single provider significantly reduced redundancies and lowered overall IT expenses.

3.       Scalability: With a cohesive IT infrastructure, the firm can now easily scale its operations, accommodating growth without the need for additional vendors.

4.       Improved Security Posture: A standardised security framework across all IT services, including advanced SASE solutions, bolstered the firm's defence against cyber threats.

5.       Industry-Leading Connection Times: Connected Networks' commitment to providing data centre connectivity and on-demand bandwidth with industry-leading connection times ensured that the firm's IT network remained agile and responsive to their needs.

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The strategic partnership with Connected Networks marked a pivotal shift for the international legal firm, transforming a fragmented IT infrastructure into a streamlined, efficient and secure global network.

This case study underscores the critical importance of choosing the right IT network technology provider—one that not only understands the unique challenges of operating on a global scale but also possesses the expertise and solutions to address them effectively. Connected Networks is proud to have played a key role in this transformation, demonstrating the tangible benefits of a unified IT supply chain in the modern business landscape.

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