BT Standard helped modernize IT operations to create business value

When Finnair, one of the most renowned aviation companies in the world, decided to renew their IT operations, their CIO Kari Saarikoski realized it was time to create a completely new operating model. By utilizing Business Technology Standard (formerly IT Standard for Business) as framework, Finnair managed to tighten its IT operations with business in a very concrete way.

Enterprise Architecture as a Service provided focus to business transformation

Posti, the Finnish postal service, is undergoing a  business transformation. The company is widening its scope into logistics, e-commerce and other new service areas – and digitalization is at the heart of these new ventures. Sofigate’s Enterprise Architecture as a Service model helped Posti to find new focus and clear targets for their EA.

A DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION STARTS WITH PEOPLE, NOT TECH

Lindström used Sofigate’s Business Technology Design method to ensure the company’s strategy process was being led by business objectives and not siloed into operational functions. Using the Business Technology Design method, Sofigate planned and facilitated workshops, supported business development and organised and supported internal communications as well as helped create a platform strategy for Lindström.

IT and business grew into equal partners

Nordic construction giant NCC decided to reorganize its IT function so that IT could help develop the business side on a more strategical level while also providing services in a more cost-effective manner. Consolidating five separate IT units from five different countries under one roof was not a simple task, but Sofigate helped NCC reach the goal in record time. Allowing the NCC staff to develop their skills through inclusion was key to successful consolidation.

Helping a digitally oriented accounting company take the next smart leap forward

Talenom, a Finnish accounting office, prides itself with its ability to offer advanced digital solutions and services. To take a leap even further and stay ahead, Talenom decided to utilize Sofigate in gaining a comprehensive analysis for going forward. Why is it so important for a modern, digitally oriented company to gain outsider perspective for creating a current state analysis and a change program?

Creating a proper project portfolio and management model

Sofigate helped HSL to reorganize their project management and modernize development processes, starting from IT projects. The goal of the entire renewal process was to make projects transparent and to provide the management and employees with a general view of what is going on in projects from the operative and cost points of view. The most significant outcome has been that projects are now easier to manage and control because everybody is on board about how the process is supposed to proceed.

Early reference team involvement ensures success

ABB Drives Service has used Sofigate’s project managers in their development projects for several years. One of the key success factors in these projects has been the early involvement of reference teams from different, globally very scattered, business organizations. How does one facilitate cooperation, form consensus and reach goals in this kind of environment, without having any face-to-face workshops?

Integrating IT functions and solutions with the strategic goals of Elenia’s business operations

The electricity distribution company Elenia wanted its IT functions and solutions to be more closely integrated with the strategic goals of its business operations. Together with Elenia, Sofigate built a practical business technology strategy, which has had a clear impact on the everyday activities of the company. It has been used to create general guidelines and priorities for development.

How to lead an ERP project like a business transformation, not an IT endeavour

L&T Environmental services had recently been taking adventurous steps in creating new business, and so they wanted to find an ERP solution that would not hinder future innovations. Sofigate’s Business Technology Design methodology minimises the risk of failure by putting business into the core of an IT project. Innovative working methods empower and engage management and staff to become change agents.

Competence Design helped link strategy into practice

The National Opera and Ballet had been preparing for the 2020s by designing a brand new strategy. Sofigate’s Business Technology Design methods, the use of competence design, and experience in constructing an enterprise architecture helped prioritise those business competences that most require developing so that the new strategy comes to life and succeeds.

Business Technology Academy helped implement a new operating model

IT operations were identified as an integral part of Vapo’s business. Sofigate Business Technology Academy’s change programme set out to increase Vapo’s IT unit’s expertise readiness to support a changing Vapo as well as clarify the management models, processes, roles, and responsibilities of Vapo Group’s IT unit.

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