UK's Arboricultural Association Transforms Critical Business Processes with Cloud Computing Software Suite

Results:

• Significant saving on hardware—the cost of hardware alone for equivalent on-premise solutions was equivalent to the first year's NetSuite license
• Integrating all data into one database has brought huge time savings and reduced the possibility of errors entering the system
• Enabled remote, real-time access into the system for all staff
• Data is backed up automatically by NetSuite, ensuring company information is secure
• Requires minimal on-site IT infrastructure and management, further reducing costs
• Launching new e-commerce and website functionality running on NetSuite, including online membership payments and forums.

Challenges:

• Company wanted to move all its information into one single database
• Needed to provide staff with remote access to the system
• Wanted a solution which would require little ongoing on-site maintenance or management.

Solution:

• Replaced 17 separate databases running on Sage 50 and Microsoft Access with NetSuite
• NetSuite selected over Sage 50, Citrix and a VPN infrastructure
• Cloud-based system means staff can access from any location
• The initial configuration and launch was completed by NetSuite partner Cloudtamers within three months
• NetSuite also provides crucial website and e-commerce capabilities.