CLIENT SERVICES PRODUCTS INDUSTRY Oxford Instruments faced a common issue as they expanded their operations and acquired new companies worldwide: the complexity of their internal connectivity and SharePoint management<\/strong>. With a growing number of sites, their IT department was increasingly swamped with requests for internal website management, SharePoint modifications, and general IT support.<\/p>\n The main challenges included:<\/p>\n Multiple systems with inconsistent user experience and scattered data, creating confusion and inefficiencies across teams.<\/p>\n The IT team was overwhelmed with support requests and lacked the necessary expertise to handle SharePoint modifications or custom development.<\/p>\n No centralised platform for tracking projects or sharing updates, resulting in inefficiencies and delayed decision-making.<\/p>\n Employees in different locations faced difficulty accessing shared resources, creating silos and impeding collaboration.<\/p>\n The existing setup was not flexible enough to accommodate business growth or evolving needs, hindering expansion and efficiency.<\/p>\n Repetitive tasks were being done manually, leading to inefficiencies and wasted time without the benefit of automation.<\/p>\n Target Integration was brought in to provide a tailored solution that would help Oxford Instruments improve their internal connectivity, streamline their SharePoint management, and enhance the sharing of information across the organisation.<\/p>\n Our team worked closely with Oxford Instruments to design and implement the following solutions:<\/p>\n The solution for Oxford Instruments was delivered through a structured, phased approach, ensuring smooth integration and addressing their complex requirements:<\/p>\n Discovery Phase:<\/strong> We began by conducting in-depth discovery sessions to understand the challenges of managing multiple SharePoint sites, the internal communication hurdles, and the specific IT limitations the company was facing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Security Architecture: <\/strong>Designed a unified platform to streamline the communication and collaboration between global offices and departments, which included:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n – Custom SharePoint Development<\/strong>: We integrated the disparate SharePoint sites into a central, easier-to-manage environment. Custom Logic Development: <\/strong>Implemented custom workflows for specific needs, such as document management and project tracking, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cloud Hosting & Integration:<\/strong> The intranet system was hosted on a secure cloud platform to ensure smooth access for all employees, with built-in security and scalability for future growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n A key achievement of the project was the development of a centralised intranet and communication platform for Oxford Instruments, addressing their key pain points and providing:<\/p>\n After the successful implementation of the unified intranet system, Oxford Instruments experienced significant improvements across multiple aspects:<\/p>\n Improved Internal Communication<\/strong>: The new system created a cohesive communication network, ensuring easy and immediate access to project updates and company-wide news.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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\n<\/strong>Intranet Integration, SharePoint Consolidation, Custom Workflow Development, Communication Optimisation<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Microsoft SharePoint, Cloud Hosting, Custom Dashboard Solutions<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Electronics Manufacturing & Industrial Automation<\/p>\nThe Challenge<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nFragmented Communication & Data Management<\/h4>\n
Internal IT Resource Limitations<\/h4>\n
Lack of Project Tracking<\/h4>\n
Inconsistent User Experience Across Locations<\/h4>\n
Limited Scalability<\/h4>\n
Manual Processes & Lack of Automation<\/h4>\n
The Solution<\/h2>\n
Design and Implementation<\/h4>\n
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\n– Intranet Consolidation<\/strong>: We streamlined Oxford Instruments\u2019 internal communication through a unified platform that could handle both company-wide news and project updates.
\n– Remote Access<\/strong>: Ensured that employees in different locations could access resources without barriers, promoting seamless global collaboration.<\/p>\n\n
Spotlight Features<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nThe benefits<\/h2>\n
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