IT maturity is a measure of how effective your IT infrastructure is in achieving your organisational goals and in 2024, the stakes are getting even higher with the very real (and-to-be-expected) risk of ever-growing cyber threats and disparate systems that can no longer be ignored.
Businesses with a high level of IT maturity are better positioned to manage risk, optimise resources and increase operational efficiency, and are shown to have increased performance across the board. They are able to articulate and demonstrate a definitive link between their digital strategies and their core business objectives, which does not necessarily mean they are larger in size
As highlighted in our recent case study on the collaboration between Tomago Aluminium and Advent One, CIOs and other IT leaders are increasingly turning to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) such as Advent One to elevate their IT maturity for optimised workflow and business productivity.
Understanding IT Maturity: The Key to Business Success
IT maturity is the measure of how effectively an organisation’s IT infrastructure supports its overall goals and strategy. Businesses with low IT maturity face a myriad of challenges, including inefficient IT operations, poor alignment between IT infrastructure and business goals, increased security risks, and difficulty in adapting to market changes. This can result in higher operational costs, decreased employee productivity, and hindered business growth and innovation. Such organisations may struggle with leveraging technology effectively, leading to missed opportunities in a competitive market.
Conversely, businesses with IT maturity benefit from lower operational costs, increased employee productivity, and enhanced capacity for growth and innovation. They are better positioned to take full advantage of technology advancements, giving them a competitive edge. MSPs can be instrumental in guiding businesses on the journey to achieving improved IT maturity by offering expertise, advanced tech solutions, and alignment of IT strategies with business goals.
Transforming IT Operations: The Tomago Aluminium Case Study
Tomago Aluminium, a leader in aluminium processing in Australia and the largest smelter in the APAC region, faced significant IT challenges before partnering with Advent One. They required a private cloud solution for greater control and visibility, particularly for their ERP system managed in the public cloud. The challenges included limited visibility in their cloud arrangement, cybersecurity and compliance concerns, cost instability, and complexities in managing a multi-vendor environment.
Selecting Advent One was a strategic move for Tomago, driven by Advent One’s proven execution capabilities and deep expertise, particularly in Red Hat automation solutions.
The implementation of the private cloud by Advent One led to substantial improvements in Tomago’s IT infrastructure. Key benefits included:
- Enhanced system reliability and performance.
- Advanced monitoring tools providing better visibility and management of the ERP system.
- Stabilisation of IT-related costs with predictable budgeting.
- Improved cybersecurity posture, offering deeper insights and robust risk mitigation.
The strategic benefits of this partnership were profound, with Tomago experiencing increased agility in managing their ERP system, allowing for swift implementation of changes and a more responsive approach to business needs. Advent One’s Managed Services aligned IT operations with Tomago’s business objectives, leading to operational excellence and a higher level of IT maturity.
Achieving IT Maturity with Advent One
Resource Optimisation: Advent One’s Modular and Flexible Managed Services
Advent One offers a modular Managed Service, providing flexibility with services delivered via local resources. This allows customers to outsource all or specific areas of their IT operations, custom-fitting the services to meet business requirements. With a long history in managing complex environments across a range of technologies, Advent One ensures that transitions to their Managed Services consider the best outcomes, whether in public cloud, on-premise, or hybrid cloud solutions. This approach optimises resource use, ensuring they are deployed efficiently and effectively, leading to cost savings and enhanced performance.
Improved Performance: Agile, Scalable, and Centralised IT Infrastructure
Advent One’s model supports the agile and scalable management of IT infrastructure. By centralising systems and providing a complete overview, businesses achieve greater visibility, agility, and scalability. This enables us to respond better to changing demands and scale their IT infrastructure as needed. Advent One’s expertise across a range of IT services, from automating existing processes to building and securing new environments, ensures high performance and continuous improvement.
Agility and Responsiveness: Automation and Simplification
Advent One enhances agility and responsiveness in businesses through automation, utilising the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. This focus on automation securely integrates critical technologies, boosts data availability, performance, and security, and minimises downtime. By simplifying changes and automating routine IT tasks, internal teams are empowered to concentrate on innovation and make significant impacts on the business. Advent One’s expertise in IT allows for the creation of custom automation processes, meeting the unique needs of different business environments.
Cost Stability and Predictability
Advent One’s Managed Services model offers cost stability and predictability, aiding in better financial planning and budget management. Our Services are round-the-clock, offering consistent monitoring, orchestration, management, and reporting, all of which contribute to a more controlled and predictable cost structure. This model allows businesses to manage IT expenses more effectively, avoiding unexpected financial burdens.
Charting the Path to IT Excellence with Advent One
Partnering with Advent One facilitates the journey towards high IT maturity, aligning IT operations with broader business objectives. Their customer-centric approach, comprehensive managed services, and expertise in automation and cloud solutions enable businesses to optimise their IT environments, manage risks effectively, and remain agile and responsive to the evolving market demands.
Ready to get started? Book a live scoping session with an industry expert today to begin your journey to IT maturity with Advent One’s Managed Services.