Since 2015, Storm Technologies has proudly partnered with Everyone Active, offering innovative solutions and expertise in technology procurement and asset management. This case study illustrates how Storm Technologies addressed unique challenges faced by Everyone Active, provided tailored solutions, and achieved remarkable results.
Challenges
Everyone Active encountered a set or pressing challenges, Including the need for cost-effective technology procurement, effective asset management, and sustainable practices. They sought to streamline their technology acquisition process and extend the lifecycle of assets while reducing overall costs.
Solutions
To address these challenges, Storm Technologies implemented a multi-faceted solution:
1. Comprehensive Technology Procurement:
Storm Technologies used proactive methods like continuous monitoring, predictive analytics, and preventive maintenance to prevent issues.
- Procured a wide array of hardware, including PCs, laptops, tablets, monitors, and peripherals.
- Facilitated software licenses and network licenses procurement, ensuring that Everyone Active had a holistic technology ecosystem.
2. Expert Technology Consultation:
- Engaged Storm's pre-sales team to provide expert guidance on software licensing, networking, and infrastructure
- Assisted in vendor selection through workshops and strategic roadmap sessions. enhancing Everyone Active's technology decision-making.
3. Bulk Procurement:
- Facilitated the procurement of approximately 1,000 assets for Everyone Active at the start of 2023.
- Achieved the best commercial value for Everyone Active through bulk
4. Value-Added Services:
- Leveraged Storm's warehouse for holding stock until assets were ready for deployment.
- Processed and provisioned assets, including pre-delivery testing, asset tagging, and imaging, tailored to Everyone Active's specifications.
- Use of OnePortal, in-house proprietary platform developed by Storm, to undertake all collection
requests, call off stock and view all stock levels in real-time
5. Lifecycle Management:
- Implemented the Sustainable IT Programme to manage end-of-life assets.
- Organised the collection of faulty or obsolete assets from Everyone Active's Leisure Centres across the UK.
- Provided refurbished assets or disposed of them according to Everyone Active's disposal procedure, reducing waste and supporting sustainability goals.
Results
The collaboration between Storm and Everyone Active produced significant outcomes:
Cost Savings
Everyone Active achieved up to 90% in cost savings compared to buying brand-new assets, thanks to bulk procurement and efficient asset management.
Sustainability
Everyone Active made progress toward its sustainability targets by reusing and redeploying assets, reducing electronic waste
Extended Asset Lifecycles
Storm contributed to maximizing the lifespan of assets, reducing the frequency of replacements.
Minimal Disruption
The Sustainable IT Programme ensured minimal disruption to end-users by promptly replacing faulty or obsolete assets.