Makita Corporation, founded in 1915, is a global brand operating in over 40 countries, known for manufacturing power tools.
Makita EU SRL embarked on a journey to modernize and enhance its IT infrastructure to meet the demands of accelerating digitization in the industry.
The Aspiration
The customer was aiming to deploy cloud in just two months, but their lack of cloud skills up to that point had been hindering their goal for greater efficiency and they were eager to address the issue.
- Rapid Implementation: Makita EU faced the hurdle of implementing the project in under two months.
- Cloud Unfamiliarity: The client had limited experience with cloud solutions.
- Multilingual Collaboration: Language barriers complicated discussions, which took place in Romanian, English, and Japanese.
- Integration with Existing Systems: Connecting virtual machines (VMs) with existing IBM systems in the client's infrastructure was a complex task.
- High-Level Security: Ensuring a high level of security, including data protection and GDPR compliance, was essential.
The Solution
Makita EU turned to Noventiq to help achieve their aims. After thorough analysis, Noventiq recommended a Microsoft Azure-based solution. The expert team from Noventiq provided comprehensive support throughout the migration process:
- Planning: Noventiq meticulously planned the migration, addressing the unique needs and challenges of Makita EU.
- Implementation: The team executed the migration with precision, ensuring a seamless transition.
- Testing and Validation: Rigorous testing and validation were conducted to guarantee the new infrastructure's reliability and security.
- Post-Implementation Services: Noventiq continued to support Makita EU after implementation, ensuring the ongoing success of the project.
- Knowledge Transfer: Knowledge transfer to the Makita EU team facilitated self-sufficiency.
The Outcome
The partnership between Makita EU and Noventiq resulted in transformative outcomes:
- Efficiency and Productivity: Makita EU now operates safely and efficiently, aligning with the demands of the current economic environment.
- Cloud Benefits: With Microsoft Azure, Makita EU leverages the full potential of cloud services.
- Security and Compliance: High-level security and compliance, including GDPR adherence, have been maintained.
- Integration Success: VMs were seamlessly connected to existing IBM systems.
- Language Barriers Overcome: Effective collaboration occurred despite language differences.
A Makita spokesperson commented:
"At Makita EU, we pay close attention to production processes to make sure they're working safely and as efficiently as possible. We knew that in order to achieve this goal, we needed a fast and efficient migration to cloud, and that's why we turned to Noventiq. Noventiq's specialists provided us with full support throughout the migration. We continue to rely on the Noventiq team to make sure we're getting the most out of our cloud services."
The Team Behind the Results
- Alexandru Zgripcea: Delivery Engineer, Noventiq Romania
- Victor Pietris: Business Development Manager, Noventiq Romania
- Kristina Nikova: Services Sales Account Manager, Noventiq Bulgaria
The collaboration between Makita EU and Noventiq demonstrates the power of expertise and partnership in driving efficiency, security, and success in the digital transformation journey.
For more information on how Noventiq can assist your organization's digital transformation, please contact us for a consultation.
