Success Story

A Strategic IT Partnership with Fosters Group

When a move to a new purpose-built office created a catalyst for change, Foster Group partnered with Dynamo6 to deliver a full digital modernisation programme. By migrating their infrastructure to the cloud, overhauling their network, and empowering their mobile workforce, we provided future-proofed solutions that power their entire business.

Services

  • Managed Services
  • Cloud Services
  • Digital Consultancy
  • Cyber Security

Deliverables

  • Cloud & Security tailored for SMB
  • AWS Platform Engineering
  • Strategy & Technology Roadmap
  • Platform Monitoring & Maintenance
  • Managed Support & Service Desk

Foster Group's old on-premise IT systems were adequate for office staff, but they were a major bottleneck for the people doing the on-the-ground work. Construction and maintenance teams on-site had slow, or in many cases, no access to core business applications, forcing them to rely on paper-based processes.

With a move to a new head office on the horizon, Fosters needed a partner who could not only migrate them to the cloud but also design and implement a modern digital workspace for their 200+ employees, all within a short execution timeframe.

Our approach

  • 01

    Building a Cloud Foundation with AWS

    The first step was to remove the old on-site servers. We migrated all of Fosters' core IT services and business applications to Amazon Web Services (AWS). This foundational move to the cloud was designed to provide fast, secure, and reliable remote access for the entire organisation. The new infrastructure was rapidly prototyped and delivered to meet the tight deadline of the office move.

  • 02

    Digitising the New Workspace

    To complement the cloud migration, Dynamo6 designed and implemented a high-speed network for the new purpose-built premises. This included state-of-the-art security to protect staff and information assets. The new network enabled Fosters to digitise their workspace with automated meeting room booking, a modern visitor sign-in system, and high-definition video conferencing between the head office, regional offices, and construction sites.

  • 03

    Empowering the Mobile Workforce

    A key goal was to empower the construction and maintenance teams. We implemented a mobile device management system, allowing Fosters to roll out mobile devices with a standard, secure operating environment. This gave on-site staff real-time access to core systems for the first time, eliminating piles of administrative paperwork.

  • 04

    Comprehensive Managed IT Support

    Following the successful migration, Dynamo6 stepped in to become Fosters' fully outsourced IT partner. This Managed Services arrangement covers the entire scope of their technology needs, including proactive support for their AWS infrastructure, network, devices, and reliable helpdesk support for all 200+ end-users. This commitment has delivered rock-solid stability, demonstrated by an instance where a server outage was resolved, including a full data restore, in just four minutes.

  • 05

    A Strategic Partnership for Future Growth

    The partnership goes beyond day-to-day support to focus on long-term digital enablement. We continue to work with Fosters on their strategic roadmap, which includes piloting new innovations like IoT sensors on construction sites and planning for their future migration to Microsoft 365. This strategic oversight provides Fosters with a balance of dependable stability and agile innovation, allowing them to focus on their core business.

The results

The digital modernisation programme has provided Fosters with a stable, dependable technology platform and a partner to help them innovate.

  • Empowered On-Site Teams: Construction and maintenance teams now have the same seamless experience as office staff. Design files are available in the blink of an eye, and purchase orders are now digitally raised and approved on-site.

  • A Modern, Connected Workplace: The high-speed network has significantly improved everyday communication and productivity, making high-definition video conferencing a reality.

  • Rock-Solid Stability: Since the shift to AWS, Fosters has experienced exceptional reliability. In one instance, a server outage was resolved, including a full restore, in just four minutes.

  • A Foundation for Innovation: With the groundwork in place, Fosters is now able to focus on automating administrative tasks and using data to create new efficiencies, ensuring they can continue to deliver great properties and invest in the local community.

  • Our old systems were adequate for office staff, they worked fine, but the people doing on-the-ground work had no, or slow, access to them. We wanted our team on sites to have the same experience as people sitting at a desk at HQ, and enable them to focus on what they do best, without technology frustrations.

    Wherever possible, Dynamo6 empowered us, rather than holding on to control, providing a stable, dependable technology, and then assisting us to be agile in our business. I haven’t seen many other companies get this balance of stability and innovation right. Through the initial cloud migration, we’re now able to start automating repeated, administrative tasks providing more time for our team members to focus on what really matters.

    Richard Rayner

    CIO

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