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Contamac A partnership for simplified cloud services Contamac is the world’s largest manufacturer of contact and intraocular lens materials and a leading innovator in the development of specialist polymers and biocompatible materials for medical applications. Their headquarters in Saffron Walden features state of the art manufacturing and laboratory facilities. The Challenge An ageing IT infrastructure was reliant on multiple on premises servers, applications and platforms. They wanted to modernise their infrastructure, improve their security and scalability, and streamline their workflows. They faced several challenges: They had a mix of on-premises, physical and virtual servers, at a single location, which meant a reliance on services such as power and internet connectivity to enable the company to function. They had multiple Microsoft licenses and subscriptions, but needed to assess if these were the right ones for their needs. With multiple company locations, as well as remote workers, they needed to optimise access to files and applications to create efficiencies in the way the business operated. They needed a partner who could help them migrate to the cloud, optimise their Microsoft services and enable them to use SharePoint effectively. The Solution Contamac chose TechWyse, a Microsoft Partner that specialises in cloud services, Microsoft

Baileys Horse Feeds A partnership for better technology and connectivity Baileys Horse Feeds is a family-owned business that produces high-quality animal feed for the UK market. They operate a large factory site in Essex, where they process raw materials, mix formulas, and package products. The factory site has multiple buildings, machines, and systems that need to communicate and coordinate with each other. The Challenge The team at Baileys Horse Feeds were facing several challenges with their existing technology and connectivity, such as: Hardware and software that required upgrading Poor network coverage and bandwidth Lack of visibility and control over business processes These challenges had begun to affect Baileys Horse Feeds’ productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction. They turned to their trusted IT support partner, TechWyse, who worked with them to come up with a plan to modernise their technology and connectivity. The Solution Baileys Horse Feeds met with their TechWyse account manager to conduct a thorough assessment of Baileys Horse Feeds’ factory site and worked with them to identify the areas that needed improvement. They proposed a comprehensive plan that included: Replacing old hardware with new, high-performance, and secure devices. Installing a wireless mesh network that covered the entire factory site