WEST HAM UNITED F . C .
Windows XP and an outdated switch estate , Bohndiek adds that the club suffered from a number of network storms , which saw them come close to the cancellation of a Premier League match on one occasion . “ It meant that the access control systems weren ’ t functioning a couple of hours before kick-off ,” he says . Additionally , West Ham also had a widespread apprehension of adopting and procuring new technologies , something which Bohndiek had to address quickly .
Greater flexibility By eliminating the use of classic virtual private networks ( VPNs ), the implementation of hybrid cloud solutions has seen West Ham overhaul its outdated processes and provide increase mobilisation and flexibility . Staff are able to work anytime , anywhere through the use of remote access and twin factor authentication , providing substantial organisational growth and ability for cross-collaboration .
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“ It ’ s an interesting marketplace with the likes of Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) and Microsoft Azure , who are starting to see some fierce competition from startups , where people are bringing genuine innovation to the market ”
Mike Bohndiek Head of IT at West Ham United Football Club
52 December 2017