Intelligent CIO APAC Issue 27 | Page 51

COUNTRY FOCUS : AUSTRALASIA
• Asset lifecyle management : In partnership with HPE , blueAPACHE will facilitate a hardware repurposing program to ensure sustainable asset practices are achieved and e-waste is minimized .
On-going cloud adoption
The new agreement will also facilitate BSL ’ s on-going migration to the cloud . Atkinson said he expects the organization to be fully migrated by the end of 2022 . blueAPACHE has helped us to build a resilient and scalable IT infrastructure that will support our activities in the years ahead and reduce operational risk .
“ We are shifting from being focused on hardware and software to an IT services model ,” said Atkinson . “ This helps us to reduce our costs while also ensuring we have access to the very best tools and applications that are available .”
blueAPACHE Founder and Managing Director , Chris Marshall , said the company welcomed the opportunity to continue the working relationship with BSL for a further three years .
“ It is fantastic to have the chance to support an organization that is delivering so much for Australians in need ,” said Marshall . “ We look forward to achieving even more and further strengthening our business relationship .”
Rodney Weston , BSL ’ s Acting Director of Finance , Strategy and Operations , said he welcomed the knowledge , guidance and support that blueAPACHE would continue to deliver under the new managed service agreement .
“ Over the years , blueAPACHE has developed a deep understanding of our operations and goals as an organization ,” said Weston . “ Together we can continue to deliver our programs and services with even greater impact .” p
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