blueAPACHE formalises DXT IT transformation

Summary

This blueAPACHE post reports: Sydney, 11 July 2016 – blueAPACHE, the leading Australian-based provider of managed cloud, network and IT as a Service solutions, today announced they have entered a formal engagement with Doble Express (DXT) to transform their entire on-premises IT infrastructure to a converged IT-as-a-Service (ITaaS) solution. Following an internal audit of their on-premises infrastructure and its alignment to business objectives, DXT found that transitioning to a ITaaS solution made more sense than investing in infrastructure refreshes. It concerns emPOWER Cloud, Advanced Infrastructure Managed Services, emPOWER Core Network & Data Centre Interconnect. Published in 2016. Figures, product names and event details reflect that time; for current information see the linked service pages.

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Publication year 2016
Services referenced emPOWER Cloud, Advanced Infrastructure Managed Services, emPOWER Core Network & Data Centre Interconnect
Cited figure ...year for blueAPACHE. In 2015, the local cloud specialist grew over 30%, secured global recognition of their ITaaS model and was showcased...

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Press release

Sydney, 11 July 2016 – blueAPACHE, the leading Australian-based provider of managed cloud, network and IT as a Service solutions, today announced they have entered a formal engagement with Doble Express (DXT) to transform their entire on-premises IT infrastructure to a converged IT-as-a-Service (ITaaS) solution. Following an internal audit of their on-premises infrastructure and its alignment to business objectives, DXT found that transitioning to a ITaaS solution made more sense than investing in infrastructure refreshes. Aside from financial benefits, the ITaaS model would provide much needed agility, scalability and sustainability to support planned expansion. DXT - blueAPACHE

“Transitioning to a ITaaS platform and leveraging the cloud will improve our flexibility, performance and availability, enabling us to deliver a better customer experience.” said Mitch Doble, Managing Director at DXT. Chris Marshall, blueAPACHE Managing Director, explained “This engagement reinforces our continued focus in enabling mid-market organisations across Australia to leverage technology to their business advantage. With fourteen years of experience in the transport and logistics sector, we know the industry intimately. We have a deep understanding of the nuances, and how technology can help transition these into business opportunities.” DXT engaged blueAPACHE to transition their traditional on-premises infrastructure to the highly available emPOWER Cloud environment, integrated managed network, the emPOWER Voice platform, onshore support and professional managed services. The converged model means these will be delivered as a single, unified service as an operational expense, avoiding capital investment. “While blueAPACHE’s ITaaS means we can now redirect capital to business improvement and growth opportunities;” said Doble, “it was their willingness to provide a single point of accountability and understanding of our business that made them the ideal technology partner.” In closing, Marshall stated “We are very excited to be working with DXT. Family owned businesses like DXT are Australian icons, and I am looking forward to helping Mitch and his team continue their growth for many years to come.” This engagement follows another record year for blueAPACHE. In 2015, the local cloud specialist grew over 30%, secured global recognition of their ITaaS model and was showcased by HP around the world for their Australian Cloud platform.

About blueAPACHE

Since 1998, the multi-awarded blueAPACHE has helped organisations in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and North America leverage technology to their business advantage by delivering comprehensive IT Management, Cloud, Network, Voice, Software and Consulting as a converged service – when they need it, as they need it. This is true IT as a Service. This is blueAPACHE. To learn more, visit www.blueapache.com

About DXT

Doble Express (DXT) is a wholly family owned business focusing on providing freight distribution throughout NSW, Australia. Specialising in servicing regional NSW, DXT are committed to delivering the finest customer experience with the highest level of service there is to offer. Commencing in 1981, DXT have established a reputation for “getting it right the first time” by delivering on their promises. With 35 years of experience DXT understands what is required to deliver on expectations. To learn more, visit www.dxt.com.au

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Frequently asked questions

What engagement did blueAPACHE announce with Doble Express (DXT) in July 2016?

On 11 July 2016 blueAPACHE announced a formal engagement to transform DXT's entire on-premises IT infrastructure to a converged IT-as-a-Service solution, following an internal DXT audit that favoured ITaaS over infrastructure refreshes.

What services did DXT engage blueAPACHE to deliver, according to the post?

DXT engaged blueAPACHE to transition its infrastructure to the emPOWER Cloud environment, an integrated managed network, the emPOWER Voice platform, onshore support and professional managed services, delivered as a single unified operating-expense service.

What did DXT Managing Director Mitch Doble say made blueAPACHE the right technology partner?

Doble said it was blueAPACHE's willingness to provide a single point of accountability and its understanding of DXT's business that made it the ideal technology partner, alongside the ability to redirect capital to growth opportunities.

How long has DXT operated and what is its business, according to the post?

DXT is a wholly family-owned freight distribution business servicing regional NSW, commencing in 1981, with 35 years of experience at the time of the post.

Is the information in this post still current?

No. It reports on an engagement announced in July 2016 and reflects blueAPACHE's and DXT's arrangement at that time; for the current position see the linked emPOWER Cloud and Advanced Infrastructure Managed Services service pages rather than treating this post as up to date.

Source

https://www.blueapache.com/blog/blueapache-formalises-dxt-it-transformation/

Knowledge Base

What did blueAPACHE announce on 11 July 2016 regarding Doble Express (DXT)?

On 11 July 2016, blueAPACHE announced it had entered a formal engagement with Doble Express (DXT) to transform DXT's entire on-premises IT infrastructure to a converged IT-as-a-Service (ITaaS) solution.

Why did DXT decide to move to an ITaaS solution instead of refreshing its infrastructure?

Following an internal audit of its on-premises infrastructure and its alignment to business objectives, DXT found that transitioning to an ITaaS solution made more sense than investing in infrastructure refreshes, as the ITaaS model would provide financial benefits along with agility, scalability and sustainability to support planned expansion.

What specific blueAPACHE services and platforms did DXT engage for their transformation?

DXT engaged blueAPACHE to transition their traditional on-premises infrastructure to the highly available emPOWER Cloud environment, an integrated managed network, the emPOWER Voice platform, onshore support and professional managed services, delivered together as a single, unified service on an operational expense basis, avoiding capital investment.

Who commented on the DXT engagement on behalf of DXT, and what did they say?

Mitch Doble, Managing Director at DXT, said that transitioning to an ITaaS platform and leveraging the cloud would improve flexibility, performance and availability, enabling DXT to deliver a better customer experience. He also noted that blueAPACHE's ITaaS meant DXT could redirect capital to business improvement and growth opportunities, and praised blueAPACHE's willingness to provide a single point of accountability and understanding of DXT's business.

What did blueAPACHE's Managing Director Chris Marshall say about the engagement with DXT?

Chris Marshall, blueAPACHE Managing Director, said the engagement reinforces blueAPACHE's continued focus on enabling mid-market organisations across Australia to leverage technology to their business advantage, noting blueAPACHE's fourteen years of experience in the transport and logistics sector. He also expressed excitement about working with DXT, calling family owned businesses like DXT 'Australian icons' and looking forward to helping Mitch Doble and his team continue their growth.

What business is Doble Express (DXT) in, and how long has it been operating?

Doble Express (DXT) is a wholly family owned business focusing on providing freight distribution throughout NSW, Australia, specialising in servicing regional NSW. It commenced operations in 1981 and, at the time of this 2016 press release, had 35 years of experience.

What achievements did blueAPACHE report for 2015 prior to this DXT engagement?

The press release states that this engagement follows another record year for blueAPACHE: in 2015 the local cloud specialist grew over 30%, secured global recognition of its ITaaS model, and was showcased by HP around the world for its Australian Cloud platform.

Since when has blueAPACHE been operating, and what services does it provide according to this page?

According to the page, blueAPACHE has been operating since 1998, helping organisations in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and North America leverage technology to their business advantage by delivering comprehensive IT Management, Cloud, Network, Voice, Software and Consulting as a converged service.

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