The new six-figure contract includes the use of virtualisation technology which will significantly reduce the number of servers required for Worldwide Fruit’s global business operations.
As a supplier of apples and pears to UK multiple retailers, the company relies heavily on efficient IT systems to ensure the smooth transition from orchard to shop. More than 100 UK growers need to be able to access Worldwide Fruit’s servers so efficiency and accessibility are key requirements for the company’s IT systems.
With the new servers consuming less power than their predecessors as well as using less energy to maintain the optimum temperature of the server room, the new system is substantially greener than before. The combined power of the new servers, workstations and screens offer an estimated 20% reduction in power usage, the company says.
Gordon Clark, finance director of the business, said: “Worldwide Fruit ensures the supply of apples, pears, avocados and dates 365 days of the year, so we’re a 24/7 operation. The way we operate means our IT supplier must work in very close collaboration with Prophet who supply us with software designed specifically for the fresh produce market.
“Quiss had already proved it can work well in tandem with our providers – in fact, I can say that the improved efficiency we enjoy thanks to our partnership with Quiss and Prophet has been an important factor which has led to a 1% increase to our bottom line. Our existing relationship with Quiss was also a key factor in our decision. Over the last seven years, Quiss has demonstrated a thorough understanding of our business and the processes required to keep us in our market-leading position.”
Source: Quiss
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