Optimising telecommunication and internet services saved $60,000 per annum and increased inter-site connectivity
Vic’s proactive approach to auditing, optimising, and upgrading their communication services showcases their commitment to efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and technological advancement. By leveraging these improvements, they are well-positioned to thrive in their industry
About
Vic’s are the leading provider of premium quality meats, supplying to 75% of the country’s top 100 restaurants, and have a processing plant along with multiple high-end stores throughout the country.
Client Industry:
Retail and Wholesale Meat
Size of company:
>50 employees
Location:
Nationwide
Acrotec conducted a telecommunication and internet services audit across the Vic's business
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Vic’s Meat recognised the need to optimise their telecommunication and internet services
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To achieve this Vic's engaged Acrotec to conduct a comprehensive audit of their existing infrastructure
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During the audit, Acrotec meticulously reviewed all aspects of their communication systems, including telephony and internet services
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The audit was crucial to identify inefficiencies, redundancies and areas for improvement.
Findings and Improvements
The audit highlighted a number of areas for optimisation, which included:
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Identification of Unused Services
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One of the key findings from the audit was the presence of multiple unused services that were still being billed.​
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All unused services were cancelled, reducing costs and streamlining the overall communication set up
​Enhanced Internet Connectivity​
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Vic's internet and network infrastructure was outdated and unreliable​
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Vic's recognised that reliable internet connectivity was essential for their operations
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Internet infrastructure was upgraded across all sites, ensuring faster data transfer speeds, improved reliability, and enhanced productivity.
​Transition to Teams Calling​​
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Vic’s made a strategic move by implementing Teams Calling, a feature-rich calling system. This transition offered several advantages over their previous system:​​
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Advanced Features: Teams Calling provided the business with features such as video conferencing, collaboration tools, and seamless integration with other Microsoft 365 applications.
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Scalability: As Vic’s continues to grow, Teams Calling allows the business to scale to accommodate their evolving communication needs.
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Cost-Effectiveness: Teams Calling provided a cost-effective solution, resulting in significant savings.
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Outcome
Vic's benefited in many ways:
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Improved communication throughout the business
Efficiency gains through faster, more reliable internet
Upgraded, reliable infrastructure
Increased Productivity
Substantial cost savings of approximately $60,000 per annum
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