Case Study

Migrated Lotus Notes to SharePoint with Reduction in Implementation Cost

No of Users

500+

Project Duration

6 Months

About Client

With over 150 years of experience in the industry, our client is dedicated to specializing in coatings in a wide variety of industrial applications, materials and sectors, including automotive paints.

  • 4 Major R&D Centers
  • Supply Top 10 OEM Manufacturers
  • Product sold in 140 + Countries

Technology and Services

SharePoint Online, IBM Lotus Notes, Quest Migration Tool

Industries

Painting

It was great to work with HexaCorp, they made our tasks much more feasible, and the team was incredibly supportive from implementation to maintenance.

– Operational Manager

Project Synopsis

The client faced multiple operational and strategic challenges, including the need for digital transformation, legacy system inefficiencies, and the imperative to improve collaboration and reduce costs. They sought comprehensive IT consultation and implementation services to modernize their infrastructure, streamline processes, and enhance user adoption while minimizing penalties and costs.

The Challenge

  • The client was heavily dependent on Lotus Notes for applications, resulting in high maintenance costs and limited scalability.
  • Migrating from on-premises infrastructure to SharePoint Online and Azure required careful planning and execution to avoid disruptions.
  • Setting up a Global SharePoint FARM with 24 servers demanded rigorous testing and optimization to ensure high performance and reliability.
  • Rapidly scaling teams from 30 to 360 within six months while maintaining productivity and quality.
  • The client faced potential penalties amounting to $2 million if the transition was not executed efficiently.
  • Reducing implementation costs and increasing user adoption were critical for ensuring the project’s success and long-term sustainability.

The Solution

  • Conducted in-depth assessments and developed a tailored digital transformation strategy to align with the client’s business goals.
  • Provided expert guidance on leveraging Office 365 to enhance collaboration and productivity.
  • Implemented a robust Global SharePoint FARM with 24 servers, ensuring high availability and performance in the production environment.
  • Conducted a thorough discovery process to identify and prioritize applications for migration.
  • Successfully migrated and rewrote 2000 applications from Lotus Notes to SharePoint, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
  • Efficiently ramped up teams from 30 to 360 within six months, ensuring they were adequately trained and integrated into the project.
  • Facilitated the transition from on-premises infrastructure to SharePoint Online and Azure, enhancing scalability and reducing operational overhead.
  • Implemented strategies and best practices to avoid penalties, resulting in significant cost savings.
  • Focused on optimizing implementation processes, leading to a 30% reduction in implementation costs and a 20% increase in user adoption.

The Result

  • Successfully saved $2 million in potential penalties through efficient project execution.
  • Achieved a 20% increase in user adoption, indicating high satisfaction and engagement with the new systems.
  • Realized a 30% reduction in implementation costs, delivering significant financial benefits to the client.
  • Enhanced collaboration and productivity through the successful adoption of Office 365 and SharePoint Online.
  • Established a scalable and high-performance SharePoint FARM, capable of supporting the client’s growing needs.
  • Successfully scaled teams from 30 to 360 within six months, maintaining high productivity and project quality.
  • Effectively migrated from Lotus Notes to SharePoint and from on-premises to cloud infrastructure, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.

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