The Client
About
K2
K2 Partnering Solutions leads the global market in consultative technology and talent services. Our comprehensive solutions, delivered through four core brands, empower companies to maximise the potential of their existing applications, tap into our extensive network of 900,000 experts, and access official training and certification programs. We’re dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and driving engagement for businesses worldwide.
The Challenge
Spanning across EMEA, Asia-Pacific, and North and Latin America, our global presence reflects the diversity of our team, with employees representing 54 nationalities and fluent in 58 languages.
In the fast-paced world of professional services, K2 Partnering Solutions is setting a new standard. By partnering with Codestone and integrating Microsoft Azure, K2 has not only upgraded to SAP Business One v10 but also redefined efficiency across the industry. This strategic move transcends traditional boundaries, offering a model for enhanced data analysis and decision-making that resonates with professional services firms worldwide, driving digital transformation and client satisfaction.
K2 Partnering Solutions, a global leader in consultative technology and talent services, has embarked on a transformative journey.
- Their goal? To enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and security while migrating to SAP Business One v10 and integrating with a cloud platform.
- The challenge? Complex reporting requirements and limitations in the previous version’s query handling.
- The solution? Facilitate quicker and more efficient data analysis.
Enter Codestone and Microsoft Azure. Together with K2, they’ve crafted a blueprint for success, empowering the organisation to thrive in the competitive landscape of professional services.
The Solution: Unlocking Business Growth with Increased Scalability
Transitioning to SAP Business One v10 and integrating with a cloud platform presents transformative benefits for any organisation, including increased efficiency, improved scalability, and strengthened security. Orchestrating a smooth transition and ensuring ongoing success demands careful planning and the involvement of experienced professionals.
For K2 Partnering Solutions, the goal was clear: to establish a cloud infrastructure that is both scalable and adaptable to the company’s evolving needs. As K2 expanded its operations, the complexity of its reporting requirements grew. Faced with limitations in the previous version’s query handling, K2 recognised the need to streamline processes and expedite data analysis.
In pursuit of a solution, K2 turned to Codestone to leverage a public cloud platform for accommodating its business management software ecosystem plug-ins, unlocking scalability and flexibility vital for sustained business growth and performance improvement.
Codestone Orchestrates Seamless Migration to Azure Cloud Platform for K2 Partnering Solutions
Codestone seamlessly transitioned K2 Partnering Solutions to the latest version of SAP Business One by implementing Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform. Valerio Lancia, Managing Director of Enterprise Technology at K2, highlights the rationale behind this strategic move, emphasising Codestone’s expertise in both Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and cloud computing solutions. Additionally, by consolidating support, maintenance, and infrastructure management under Codestone’s umbrella, K2 ensured a smooth transition to its chosen Microsoft Azure [link to below draft] cloud platform while migrating to the latest version of its SAP Business One ERP system.
The selection and deployment of SAP Business One as a Service (BOaaS) on Microsoft Azure provides K2 with enhanced flexibility in supporting over 40 global business entities with varying software plug-ins for financial activities. This strategic shift empowers K2 with a high-performance and efficient financial reporting process, coupled with scalability to accommodate future growth.
Furthermore, Codestone’s ongoing cloud-managed services support ensures that its Azure platform remains optimised and future-proof, keeping to pace with K2’s evolving business needs.
The Results: Enhanced Operational Efficiency and Scalability
Migrating SAP Business One to the Microsoft Azure platform yielded significant improvements for K2 Partnering Solutions. The integration of the software’s ecosystem plug-ins and databases has streamlined reporting capabilities, enabling K2 to generate a wide range of reports quickly. Moreover, the adoption of the web-based version of SAP Business One enhanced user accessibility across regions, contributing to improved productivity and satisfaction.
The Key Benefits Realised:
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High Increases in Efficiency
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Up to 25% Cost Savings
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Up to 100% Reduction in Security Releases
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Up to 40% Increase in User Experience
Codestone enables service-centric organisations such as K2 to achieve the following results with Azure
We’ve already been using Codestone to manage our SAP application for several years. Trust in your provider is critical during any major IT undertaking, and we trusted them to provide us with a scalable cloud platform that works for us. Having a reliable technology service provider like Codestone, with all the necessary certifications and comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plans in place, has significantly eased the migration process and ensured a successful transition to SAP Business One v10 on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Although we had an internal specialist resource who supported Codestone with the SAP Business One migration, we did not have the relevant in-house skillset for Microsoft Azure. We relied on Codestone to provide that end-to-end expertise.Managing Director, Enterprise Technology, K2 Partnering Solutions
More About Codestone
Codestone is a leading provider of digital transformation solutions specialising in optimising business operations for companies across various industries. With a focus on outcomes rather than mere implementations, Codestone empowers businesses to achieve efficiency, cost control, security, and enhanced user experiences through strategic technology integration.
