Acuity Partners (Pvt) Ltd: A Full-Service Investment Bank, Embraces Innovation with Microsoft Cloud Migration to Streamline Operations and Enhance Employee Experience.
Acuity Partners is a full-service investment bank promoted as an equally owned joint venture between DFCC Bank and HNB. It is one of the largest, integrated, full-service investment Bank’s in Sri Lanka offering a comprehensive suite of products and services in Fixed Income Securities, Stock Brokering, Corporate Finance, Margin Trading and Venture Capital Financing.
Acuity Partners was using a legacy that had inherent issues in the areas of operational processes, employee collaboration , work from anywhere practice , data management issues, record keeping inefficiencies and other system related issues and bottlenecks.
Acuity Partners was seeking a technology solution to address modern workplace challenges such as employee engagement & collaboration in hybrid work environment , data governance, data security, business process automation & business continuity in uncertain times.
Acuity Partners envisioned the enablement of digital transformation within their organization to provide their employees with better working infrastructure as there is an increasing need for financial companies, to stay attuned to the latest technology trends and use best-of-breed cloud software platforms to efficiently and effectively optimize their organizational business needs while maintaining the security standards.
As a trusted solution partner, Tech One Global Lanka worked together with Acuity Partners to define requirements, as well as selecting the best-in-class Microsoft cloud-based middleware, workflow tools, and content service technologies. The team came up with an implementation plan as well as a technical design for the best solution to meet the company’s needs and reduce operational costs. Based on a stringent requirement gathering and analyzing their existing processes and gaps, Tech One was able to determine and introduce Microsoft productivity tools with security capabilities to cater the business vision of implementing Hybrid Workplace model while achieving a secure work environment. Tech One Global Lanka proposed cloud migration using Microsoft 365 to provide the company with the tools they need to drivr employee engagement , collaborate effectively, increase productivity, and enhance security, while reducing costs and increasing accessibility.
Tech One Global Lanka as a Enterprise content management and automation consultant, proposed Enadoc, an innovative, cloud based document management system which provides an efficient and effective document management system that enables organizations to store, manage, and retrieve documents easily from anywhere.
By working closely with Acuity Partners, we were able to set a long-term roadmap to implement modern workplace model while achieving a secure work environment and drive them towards a organizational-wide culture transformation with Microsoft 365.
Tech One Global Lanka took initiative to conduct multiple engagements with presentations and workshops to empower Acuity Partners with solution awarness and furthermore consucted Admin Training to showcase the Collaboration, Automation, Productivity and Security capabilities of Microsoft 365. Subsequently with many level of discussions & presentations Tech One Global Lanka was able to discover along with Acuity Partners the business values & how the proposed solution can help them to implement a seamless hybrid work model while protecting their work environment.
Sanjeewa Wickramanayaka, Acuity Partners’ Vice President – IT added, “We needed a partner whom we can work with in the long term. We believe Tech One Global Lanka stood out from the competition due to the team’s competencies, the support extended to us, and the trust built with the partner during the initial discussions.”
As a leading Microsoft Solutions Partner designation & Fast track ready partner with 16 Gold competencies, 6 Advance specialization, we used Microsoft fast track ready partner tools to ensure successful & timely deployment and we also ensure maximized utilization by conducting adoption and change management workshops.
As a result of implementing Microsoft 365 , Acuity Partners sees significant improvements in collaboration, productivity, and efficiency. The company has been able to reduce the time and cost associated with document management, while also improving security and compliance.
Driving efficiency to new levels
With Microsoft Collaboration tools , employees can now access documents safely wherever they are. These tools nurture team collaboration and customer service efficiency, without ever compromising security. “The digital workspace does not only connect humans to the data they need, it connects humans to humans.” Microsoft 365 has broken down silos within the organization, by connecting employees, teams, and departments, it has enabled seamless information sharing and has helped to foster a culture of collaboration.
Improved productivity and efficiency
Microsoft 365 has enabled Acuity Partners to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and optimize operations, ultimately boosting overall efficiency. Employees have changed the way they conceive their day-to-day process. “They’re much more confident using the new Microsoft solutions – collaborating, sharing documents, having brainstorming and breakout sessions.
Enhanced Real time Collaboration and Communication:
Microsoft Teams has proven to be a key tool for Acuity Partners, Not only has the tool provided an effective interactive channel for communication between employees, but it has enhanced internal teamwork, made meetings more efficient, improved productivity and helped create a more caring and effective work environment. Acuity Partners has enhanced their collaboration capabilities and reduced their on-premises storage demand.
Safeguarding data anytime anywhere
With Microsoft 365 Acuity Partners was able to realize a smooth transition to a hybrid model. The hybrid model does not only protect the data: it makes it accessible in real-time, from anywhere, on any device, to authorized users.
Strengthening Data Governance and Security
Data governance and security are critical concerns for Acuity Partners in today’s digital landscape. Protecting sensitive data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mitigating security risks are top priorities. With Microsoft security capabilities, Acuity Partners benefits from advanced anti-phishing, anti-malware, and anti-spam filters, providing multi-layered protection for email and collaboration platforms. From data classification and protection to threat detection and identity management, Microsoft offers a comprehensive suite of capabilities to strengthen data governance, mitigate risks, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Meaningful cost savings
As a result of the shift, Acuity Partners is now saving time and money on overall system maintenance compared to its prior on-premises setup. The streamlined approach with the new solution in place has helped them save significantly on human resources and hardware expenses, as well as manage our operational costs more flexibly.
“We have seen what Microsoft collaborative platform has to offer in terms of employee productivity and cross-division communication. We could bring the entire organization to one platform. Tech One Global Lanka team has been very supportive, proactive, and has high availability in their communication. We are looking forward to continuing this digital transformation journey for a seamless workflow across our organization.” – Mr. Yaveen Jayasekera – Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer
Overall, Acuity Partners’ successful implementation of Microsoft 365 demonstrates how the platform can improve collaboration, productivity, and efficiency for financial institutions.
Tech One Global Lanka’s ultimate goal is to drive 100% cloud adoption & consumption within the customer organization enabling them to take advantage of the many benefits that cloud services offer, including scalability, agility, resilience and being cost-effective.
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