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Shoreline Natural Resources

With a great powerful feature’s capabilities of SharePoint, Shoreline Natural Resource internal communication processes were streamlined, improving efficiencies, response times, tracking, and feedback. Shoreline Natural Resource Leverages Microsoft SharePoint Online for their Internal process flow Platform called (EDMS)

Introduction

Shoreline Natural Resources was incorporated on 10th December 2010. The company is a joint venture between Shoreline Power Company Limited, a Nigerian Company which has extensive interests in the power sector together with a strong network of relationships and Heritage Oil. Shoreline Natural Resources (Nigeria) B.V, a subsidiary of Heritage Oil Limited, which has a strong technical expertise and operations in the upstream sector in Tanzania, Papua, Russia, and New Guinea. Shoreline Natural Resources leveraged on the divestment plans of the Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited to sell its participating interests in some assets located in Nigeria. On 4th November 2012, Shoreline Natural Resources acquired 45% Participating Interest of SPDC in Oil Mining Lease 30 (OML).

The Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (“NPDC”), a subsidiary of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) holds the remaining 55% Participating Interest in the OML 30 license.

Business Challenges

We support an expansive user network of more than 200 individuals across the country and into across Nigeria, to which we routinely email communications,” explains Shoreline IT Manager Emmanuel Haruna Say’s “These communications are diverse, and might cover anything from marketing communications to instructions for IT updates required by the system. Others may be time-sensitive or require feedback or action. Our challenge was that, where communication was aimed at specific users, groups, or areas within the business, we had no way of targeting only this segment. The result was that all users would receive all communication, regardless of whether it was relevant to them or not. Faced with a flooded inbox, many delayed reading internal messages, or ignored them altogether, which meant that important information was being lost. While senders could see whether a message was delivered, there was no way of tracking whether it was actually read.

We needed a means of streamlining our internal and external communications to ensure that the right communication was not only sent to the right people, but that the content was being read and understood. A read receipt only indicates successful delivery; understanding is not guaranteed.

We needed assurance that the content had actually been read and comprehended by its intended audience,” says Erasmus. “Since most communication includes digital attachments, sending out bulk mailers to the entire directory also put pressure on network resources. These were being depleted unnecessarily, due to the number of attachments being emailed to staff,” says Emmanuel.

Customer Value and & Benefit

Velvot uses the versatility of the cloud to customize solutions and digitize processes with SharePoint and PowerApps wherever possible, adding value and strength to packages catering to Firstline Workers. “PowerApps give us that additional channel through which we can securely give Firstline Workers access to their companies’ back-end systems,” explains Aliyu Garba, Velvot Executive Director.

One way Velvot adds value for their customers is by developing custom SharePoint processes and PowerApps to help them reach their business goals and accomplish everyday tasks. “Our customers inspire the ideas behind the PowerApps we build,” says Garba. “When we put offers together, we start with the strength of what Microsoft provides then add value over and above that. There’s plenty we can do with PowerApps to engage and empower Firstline Workers.”

PowerApps make the difference.

Velvot begins by identifying customers’ business problems, then asking what it might be worth to solve those problems. When the issues are tied to Firstline Workers, Velvot makes the case that there is value in accommodating their needs. “Our job is to increase the gap between the cost and the value being provided,” says Garba. “When we can amplify that value, the conversation becomes easier. That’s when we see companies re-evaluating their workforces and investing in Microsoft 365 because the Microsoft Firstline Worker SKU is attractive not just to the employees in the field but to office-based employees as well.”

When designing solutions for companies with Firstline Workers, Velvot gives these critical employees the tools – and respect – they need to do their jobs well. “Historically, these workers have been underserviced as far as technology is concerned; they’ve not been an IT or a licensing budget line item,” says Lolita. “We want to place the richness of the Microsoft cloud in the hands of Firstline Workers, so they have access to their organizations’ information.” Garba agrees, adding, “It’s also about empowering Firstline Workers so they’re able to deliver a better service. That’s why Microsoft 365 is so compelling.”

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Stallion

To ensure the digital transformation of its processes and enable improved service delivery to its customers, the Stallion Group Nigeria undertook a journey to the cloud. As an initial step, the organization deployed its Automobile Application Solution (VAS) Development and Disaster Recovery (DR) environments, to the cloud.

Introduction

Industry: Manufacturing

Stallion’s Automobiles Division consists of a collective sub-group of companies which represent an array of globally renowned automobile brands on an exclusive basis for distribution, sales and aftersales service.

Stallion represents the following brands through independent management:

Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Skoda, Changan, Ashok Leyland

Collectively these brands contribute to over 45% share of the new automobiles market in Nigeria.

For over 25 years, Stallion has worked closely with its auto OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) partners to develop the industry and bring global best practices and a unique brand experience to customers in Nigeria at par with the developing world. It is largely credited for opening exciting frontiers of motoring to the Nigerian people and providing them with first-hand experience of world-class automobiles throughout different model segments from passenger cars, SUVs, luxury vehicles, pickups, light commercial vehicles, and buses.

Business Challenges

The Stallion Group Nigeria needed to deploy an enterprise-wide Automobile Solution that easily integrated with all existing systems and addressed fragmented business processes with resultant inefficiencies across the organization. As a result, the organization decided to Engage Velvot to participate in building their inhouse Automobile Application solution and Chooses to Host this Application on Microsoft Azure and dumps AWS and Google cloud.

When comparing the cost of deploying hardware on premise to utilizing the Microsoft Azure cloud platform found Azure significantly more cost-effective and Scalable.

Because of the potential cost savings, coupled with the limitations of its existing infrastructure environment and the time that would be associated with an upgrade, the Stallion Group Nigeria decided to avoid risk of idling infrastructure and reap the benefits of the intelligent cloud.

The organization chose Microsoft as its partner of choice and joined forces with Microsoft top partner in Nigeria Velvot and systems integrator, to undertake the required development and DR environments, which would complement the Stallion’s on-site production implementation and be hosted on Azure owing to the cost savings and flexibility offered.

The Stallion Group Nigeria needed to deploy an enterprise-wide Automobile Solution that easily integrated with all existing systems and addressed fragmented business processes with resultant inefficiencies across the organization. As a result, the organization decided to Engage Velvot to participate in building their inhouse Automobile Application solution and Chooses to Host this Application on Microsoft Azure and dumps AWS and Google cloud.

When comparing the cost of deploying hardware on premise to utilizing the Microsoft Azure cloud platform found Azure significantly more cost-effective and Scalable.

Because of the potential cost savings, coupled with the limitations of its existing infrastructure environment and the time that would be associated with an upgrade, the Stallion Group Nigeria decided to avoid risk of idling infrastructure and reap the benefits of the intelligent cloud.

The organization chose Microsoft as its partner of choice and joined forces with Microsoft top partner in Nigeria Velvot and systems integrator, to undertake the required development and DR environments, which would complement the Stallion’s on-site production implementation and be hosted on Azure owing to the cost savings and flexibility offered.

Customer Value and & Benefit

Velvot uses the versatility of the cloud to customize solutions and digitize processes with SharePoint and PowerApps wherever possible, adding value and strength to packages catering to Firstline Workers. “PowerApps give us that additional channel through which we can securely give Firstline Workers access to their companies’ back-end systems,” explains Aliyu Garba, Velvot Executive Director.

One way Velvot adds value for their customers is by developing custom SharePoint processes and PowerApps to help them reach their business goals and accomplish everyday tasks. “Our customers inspire the ideas behind the PowerApps we build,” says Garba. “When we put offers together, we start with the strength of what Microsoft provides then add value over and above that. There’s plenty we can do with PowerApps to engage and empower Firstline Workers.”

PowerApps make the difference.

Velvot begins by identifying customers’ business problems, then asking what it might be worth to solve those problems. When the issues are tied to Firstline Workers, Velvot makes the case that there is value in accommodating their needs. “Our job is to increase the gap between the cost and the value being provided,” says Garba. “When we can amplify that value, the conversation becomes easier. That’s when we see companies re-evaluating their workforces and investing in Microsoft 365 because the Microsoft Firstline Worker SKU is attractive not just to the employees in the field but to office-based employees as well.”

When designing solutions for companies with Firstline Workers, Velvot gives these critical employees the tools – and respect – they need to do their jobs well. “Historically, these workers have been underserviced as far as technology is concerned; they’ve not been an IT or a licensing budget line item,” says Lolita. “We want to place the richness of the Microsoft cloud in the hands of Firstline Workers, so they have access to their organizations’ information.” Garba agrees, adding, “It’s also about empowering Firstline Workers so they’re able to deliver a better service. That’s why Microsoft 365 is so compelling.”

loy an enterprise-wide Automobile Solution that easily integrated with all existing systems and addressed fragmented business processes with resultant inefficiencies across the organization. As a result, the organization decided to Engage Velvot to participate in building their inhouse Automobile Application solution and Chooses to Host this Application on Microsoft Azure and dumps AWS and Google cloud.

When comparing the cost of deploying hardware on premise to utilizing the Microsoft Azure cloud platform found Azure significantly more cost-effective and Scalable.

Because of the potential cost savings, coupled with the limitations of its existing infrastructure environment and the time that would be associated with an upgrade, the Stallion Group Nigeria decided to avoid risk of idling infrastructure and reap the benefits of the intelligent cloud.

The organization chose Microsoft as its partner of choice and joined forces with Microsoft top partner in Nigeria Velvot and systems integrator, to undertake the required development and DR environments, which would complement the Stallion’s on-site production implementation and be hosted on Azure owing to the cost savings and flexibility offered.

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Promasidor

“When we put offers together, we start with the strength of what Microsoft Cloud provides then make sure to add value over and above that. There’s plenty we can do with Microsoft 365 to engage and empower Firstline Workers.”

Introduction

Industry: Manufacturing

 

Promasidor is an African beverage and food-products powerhouse that caters to 850-million people. Motivated, dynamic, and progressive, Promasidor is a shining example of exactly how much can be achieved on this great continent.

Business Challenges

Empowering the underserved

 

When designing solutions for companies with Firstline Workers, Velvot gives these critical employees the tools – and respect – they need to do their jobs well. “Historically, these workers have been underserviced as far as technology is concerned; they’ve not been an IT or a licensing budget line item,” says Olumide Bello, Head of IT at Promasidor Nigeria Limited. “We want to place the richness of the Microsoft cloud in the hands of Firstline Workers, so they have access to their organizations’ information.” Velvot Nigeria Limited Executive Director Aliyu Garba agrees, adding, “It’s also about empowering Firstline Workers so they’re able to deliver a better service. That’s why Microsoft 365 is so compelling.

 

Velvot begins by identifying customers’ business problems, then asking what it might be worth to solve those problems. When the issues are tied to Firstline Workers, Velvot makes the case that there is value in accommodating their needs. “Our job is to increase the gap between the cost and the value being provided,” says Aliyu. “When we can amplify that value, the conversation becomes easier. That’s when we see companies re-evaluating their workforces and investing in Microsoft 365 because the Microsoft Firstline Worker SKU is attractive not just to the employees in the field but to office-based employees as well.”

PowerApps make the difference.

Customer Value and & Benefit

Velvot uses the versatility of the cloud to customize solutions and digitize processes with SharePoint and PowerApps wherever possible, adding value and strength to packages catering to Firstline Workers. “PowerApps give us that additional channel through which we can securely give Firstline Workers access to their companies’ back-end systems,” explains Aliyu Garba, Velvot Executive Director.

One way Velvot adds value for their customers is by developing custom SharePoint processes and PowerApps to help them reach their business goals and accomplish everyday tasks. “Our customers inspire the ideas behind the PowerApps we build,” says Garba. “When we put offers together, we start with the strength of what Microsoft provides then add value over and above that. There’s plenty we can do with PowerApps to engage and empower Firstline Workers.”

PowerApps make the difference.

Velvot begins by identifying customers’ business problems, then asking what it might be worth to solve those problems. When the issues are tied to Firstline Workers, Velvot makes the case that there is value in accommodating their needs. “Our job is to increase the gap between the cost and the value being provided,” says Garba. “When we can amplify that value, the conversation becomes easier. That’s when we see companies re-evaluating their workforces and investing in Microsoft 365 because the Microsoft Firstline Worker SKU is attractive not just to the employees in the field but to office-based employees as well.”

When designing solutions for companies with Firstline Workers, Velvot gives these critical employees the tools – and respect – they need to do their jobs well. “Historically, these workers have been underserviced as far as technology is concerned; they’ve not been an IT or a licensing budget line item,” says Lolita. “We want to place the richness of the Microsoft cloud in the hands of Firstline Workers, so they have access to their organizations’ information.” Garba agrees, adding, “It’s also about empowering Firstline Workers so they’re able to deliver a better service. That’s why Microsoft 365 is so compelling.”

Abbey Mortgage

Introduction

“Within this segment, the IT literacy is not necessarily at the same level as it is elsewhere in the organization,” says Lolita Ejiofor, Head of IT at Abbey Nigeria Limited. “For that reason, more effort needs to be made during the onboarding process to connect with the Firstline Worker audience.” Since the specialized skill sets of many Firstline Worker teams are not computer-based, training is critical to success. “Given the rate of change in Microsoft 365 and across all Microsoft technologies, we need to provide support on an ongoing basis.”

Business Challenges

“We want to place the richness of the Microsoft cloud in the hands of Firstline Workers, so they have access to their organizations’ information.” According to Lolita, this is where Velvot makes its most significant impact. “We remind companies that they can purchase these Microsoft Firstline Worker licenses directly online, but they won’t necessarily know how to derive value from them straight out of the box. That’s where we come in as a CSP, introducing Microsoft 365 and its features like PowerApps, SharePoint, and Flow that can really round off the technology for successful rollouts. The cloud lets us create, test, and deploy very quickly. That’s what makes the PowerApp story such an exciting one.”

Business Challenges

Velvot uses the versatility of the cloud to customize solutions and digitize processes with SharePoint and PowerApps wherever possible, adding value and strength to packages catering to Firstline Workers. “PowerApps give us that additional channel through which we can securely give Firstline Workers access to their companies’ back-end systems,” explains Aliyu Garba, Velvot Executive Director.

One way Velvot adds value for their customers is by developing custom SharePoint processes and PowerApps to help them reach their business goals and accomplish everyday tasks. “Our customers inspire the ideas behind the PowerApps we build,” says Garba. “When we put offers together, we start with the strength of what Microsoft provides then add value over and above that. There’s plenty we can do with PowerApps to engage and empower Firstline Workers.”

PowerApps make the difference.

Velvot begins by identifying customers’ business problems, then asking what it might be worth to solve those problems. When the issues are tied to Firstline Workers, Velvot makes the case that there is value in accommodating their needs. “Our job is to increase the gap between the cost and the value being provided,” says Garba. “When we can amplify that value, the conversation becomes easier. That’s when we see companies re-evaluating their workforces and investing in Microsoft 365 because the Microsoft Firstline Worker SKU is attractive not just to the employees in the field but to office-based employees as well.”

When designing solutions for companies with Firstline Workers, Velvot gives these critical employees the tools – and respect – they need to do their jobs well. “Historically, these workers have been underserviced as far as technology is concerned; they’ve not been an IT or a licensing budget line item,” says Lolita. “We want to place the richness of the Microsoft cloud in the hands of Firstline Workers, so they have access to their organizations’ information.” Garba agrees, adding, “It’s also about empowering Firstline Workers so they’re able to deliver a better service. That’s why Microsoft 365 is so compelling.”