Following a major acquisition, a global biopharmaceutical company needed to integrate technology across dozens of offices worldwide while maximising existing investments. The challenge was to deliver consistent infrastructure across continents without disrupting operations or increasing long-term costs.
🔎At a glance
- Global biopharmaceutical manufacturer
- Operations in 80+ countries
- Technology integration following acquisition
- Need for consistent infrastructure across global offices
🚨The challenge
After acquiring another business, the organisation needed to align IT systems across multiple regions. This required assessing infrastructure at each office, integrating environments at scale, and ensuring consistent performance and security worldwide.
The programme also needed to minimise cost by reusing existing technology wherever possible.
💡The approach
On-site consultants provided architecture guidance, project management, and installation support across global locations. Each office was assessed individually, legacy technology was repurposed where appropriate, and refreshed network infrastructure was deployed to ensure consistent performance.
This flexible delivery model allowed integration across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.
☑️The outcome
- Integrated offices across multiple regions
- Maximised value from existing technology investments
- Delivered project on time and within budget
- Reduced need for permanent staffing through flexible resourcing
⚡️Why this matters
- Post-acquisition integration requires careful planning and flexibility
- Reusing existing assets reduces cost without compromising performance
- Global programmes need scalable delivery models
