USA An iterative approach is crucial in transforming an organization and establishing an IT function that is responsive and proactive . Hall points to this approach and its iterative success , as a means of building belief in the process and supporting a cultural shift throughout the company . “ To me , doing the work is actually the easy part . We have a culture of striving to be more innovative and not resting on our heels . That ’ s key to delivering success on a wider scale on larger projects .”
Another key to the successful delivery of a digitization process and technology transformation is external partners and technology vendors .
To this end , Hall feels that selecting the right partner ( s ) is actually more a case of cultural fit as much as it is a simple technological capabilities analysis . KEMET relies on a number of business partners . Sirius , a leading integrator of technology-based business solutions , Halls notes , has been instrumental in assisting with the “ reinvention of our infrastructure . “ IBM is a critical partner in assisting with our implementation of SharePoint and other development projects .
To achieve the necessary hybridcloud model necessary for future digitization projects , KEMET is also partnering with Nutanix to better manage and provide the onsite compute for future projects like IoT .
These are but three examples of how KEMET is working collaboratively with vendors to serve as coaches providing core intelligence and best practices to the company .
We are partnering with people who are good at what we are not , and by doing so , bringing information and knowledge into KEMET that will serve us well for years to come .”
No transformation defined by technology can ever truly end , with technology and innovation continuously evolving and redefining industry and businesses . KEMET is working towards its 2025 vision and Hall has his eyes firmly set on achieving those goals first and foremost as a way for preparing KEMET for the future and beyond .
He feels that delivering success with 2025 will define the success of the future . “ To define success , we have to look at how we deliver against those core pillars ,” he says . “ By establishing the best infrastructure securely creating a more collaborative
97 www . gigabitmagazine . com