Case Study summary

London Borough of Barnet

Bringing flexibility and efficiency to the workforce with advanced mobile technology

The Challenge
Promoting more flexible working practices and reducing the accommodation cost per head for its workforce were key objectives for Barnet Council. The challenge was the need to achieve this in the most cost-effective manner, which meant determining the right technology to provide efficient, mobile working and obtaining the best possible price.

Quadnet’s Solution
Following a thorough analysis of its employees’ activities, their computing needs and where their duties took them, the council approach its trusted IT partner, Quadnet, for a solution. Quadnet assessed the requirements carefully and recommended powerful, ultra-slim HP Notebook PCs and supplied an example for evaluation. The final solution comprised 1400 devices to provide flexible working from any location, together with a highly ergonomic static environment consisting of docking station, flat screen monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Business Benefits Delivered

• Reduced need for office space by enabling ‘hot desking’
• Personal computing capability at meetings has greatly reduced the use of paper and saved time
• Staff able to work effectively at remote sites with full access to information
• More efficient system management, support and training through the use of a single computing image
• An on-time, trouble-free rollout executed by Quadnet
• Costs cut substantially by more efficient use of time and facilities
• Excellent value for money achieved by Quadnet’s skilled negotiations on price

Over the years, Quadnet has established itself as a trusted partner, providing the London Borough of Barnet with a variety of technical solutions, dependable day-to-day supply services and informative briefings on new IT products.

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