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Our success stories span across the globe, showcasing how strategic technology partnerships drive measurable business outcomes. Discover how organizations like yours have accelerated growth, reduced costs, and gained a competitive edge with Zones.
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The Challenge:
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A promising mid-market startup, scaling rapidly but facing a cash crunch. They loved their Apple ecosystem, it was core to their identity and productivity. But their Apple-first MDM solution was draining their budget while deployment headaches slowed their growth.
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The Breaking Point:
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- Budget Crisis: Premium MDM costs were eating into their runway
- Scaling Nightmare: Adding new Macs meant complex, time-consuming deployments
- Tough Choice: Sacrifice their Apple preference or find a smarter solution?
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Our game-changing approach: At Zones, we don’t just sell solutions, we solve real problems. Our pre-sales team dove deep into their challenges and engineered a breakthrough approach:
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The Microsoft Intune Migration
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We orchestrated a seamless transition from their expensive Apple-first MDM to Microsoft Intune, delivering the same Mac management power at a fraction of the cost.
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Deployment Revolution
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Transformed their painful device rollouts into smooth, automated processes. New Macs now integrate effortlessly into their ecosystem, streamlining workflows and improving resource utilization.
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Smart Cost Management
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Enabled them to expand their Mac fleet without budget anxiety, finally aligning their tech dreams with financial reality.
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The Impressive results
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- Significant cost savings in device management expenses
- Improved efficiency in Mac deployment and management
- Zero compromise on functionality or user experience
- Continued growth with budget confidence restored
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The Challenge:
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A prestigious nonprofit research organization in gemology was drowning in device chaos. With offices scattered across India and hundreds of Mac devices at various lifecycle stages, they faced a logistical nightmare that was impacting their groundbreaking research mission.
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The Breaking Point:
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- Scattered inventory: Mac devices spread across multiple Indian offices with no centralized tracking
- Compliance concerns: Aging devices piling up without proper data security or environmental disposal protocols
- Resource waste: Operational Macs sitting idle instead of being repaired and redeployed efficiently
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Our comprehensive solution: Zones stepped in as their lifecycle management partner, creating a systematic approach that transformed chaos into clarity:
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Centralized Collection & Smart Categorization
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We streamlined their scattered inventory by collecting all used Macs into one centralized hub, then implemented our proven A-B-C grading system based on device condition, creating instant clarity on what could be saved versus disposed.
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Security-First, Earth-Friendly Disposal
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For end-of-life devices, we executed secure data wiping followed by environmentally compliant disposal, providing official Green Certificates that demonstrate their commitment to sustainability.
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Strategic Repair & Redeployment
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Our dedicated Project Management Team took charge of refurbishing viable devices, providing real-time repair updates and managing seamless redeployment back into their research operations.
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The transformation:
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- Streamlined operations with centralized inventory management across all Indian offices
- 100% compliance with data security and environmental disposal standards
- Maximized resource utilization through strategic device repair and redeployment
- Enhanced productivity with minimal device downtime disrupting critical research
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Client profile
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A leading multinational professional services network and big four accounting organization, ranking among the world’s largest professional services firms by revenue and workforce.
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Challenge
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The organization struggled with procuring Apple iPhones efficiently across their global operations, lacking a streamlined process that could serve their extensive employee base.
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Zones implemented a comprehensive Employee Purchase Program that delivered:
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Affordability
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Competitive pricing structures for bulk corporate purchases
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Convenience
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Streamlined ordering process accessible to all employees
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Enhanced experience
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User-friendly interface benefiting all stakeholders from procurement teams to end users
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Outcome:
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The dedicated EPP portal transformed the client’s device procurement process, enabling seamless iPhone acquisition while maintaining cost efficiency and user satisfaction across their global network.
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Client profile
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A prominent American multinational computer software company specializing in multimedia and creativity software products, with recent expansion into digital marketing solutions. The organization employs over 21,000 professionals worldwide.
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Challenge
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- Limited visibility and transparency between operational centers
- Inconsistent adherence to product standards across locations
- Persistent delivery delays impacting productivity
- Insufficient inventory control mechanisms
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Custom portal development
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Bespoke platform designed for the client’s specific workflow requirements
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Advanced inventory management
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Real-time tracking and control systems
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Zones developed a tailored procurement solution featuring:
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Comprehensive asset register
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Complete visibility into IT assets across all locations
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Outcome:
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The customized portal eliminated operational silos, standardized procurement processes, and established robust inventory controls, resulting in improved delivery timelines and enhanced transparency across global operations.
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Client profile
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A US-based global technology company operating 43 offices across 14 countries, employing 7,000 professionals. The organization is recognized for its contributions to agile software development methodologies and extensive open-source product portfolio, requiring a trusted partner for seamless IT procurement solutions.
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Challenge
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- Inconsistent delivery timelines affecting project schedules
- Inadequate after-sales and service support infrastructure
- Limited reporting capabilities and status visibility
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Door-to-door delivery services:
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Direct delivery to employee locations ensuring timeline adherence
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Zones implemented a comprehensive solution encompassing:
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Integrated punch-out portal
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Seamless procurement interface integrated with existing systems
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Complete service ecosystem
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Spare parts management with both onsite and remote support capabilities
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Service level agreements
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Defined performance metrics and accountability frameworks
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IT asset audit services
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Comprehensive asset tracking and compliance monitoring
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Outcome:
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The integrated solution resolved delivery challenges, established robust support infrastructure, and provided complete visibility into IT procurement processes, enabling the client to maintain their agile development pace while ensuring reliable technology support across their global operations.
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Client profile
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An American multinational technology company with a trillion-dollar market cap that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services.
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Challenge
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- Device deployment complexity: Managing the deployment of Apple devices for R&D teams and creating a comprehensive platform for testing applications across multiple device configurations
- Work-from-home infrastructure: Distributing WFH kits to employees while maintaining security and inventory control
- Service-level agreement pressures: Meeting stringent SLA delivery requirements for critical business operations
- Visibility gaps: Lack of real-time reporting and review mechanisms to track progress and performance across operations
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Real-time visibility platform: Implemented end-to-end tracking and monitoring systems providing complete operational transparency
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Our comprehensive supply chain and logistics solution addressed each challenge through:
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Last-mile delivery excellence: Established a robust delivery network capable of handling 5,000+ PIN codes, ensuring nationwide coverage for end-user deliveries
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- Integrated service portfolio: Deployed multiple specialized services including:
- Supply Chain as a Service for streamlined operations
- Asset tagging for complete inventory tracking
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Inventory management for optimized stock control
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SLA compliance monitoring and reporting
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Work from home kit distribution and management
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Outcome:
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We successfully achieved seamless deployment of Apple devices for R&D operations with nationwide coverage across 5,000+ PIN codes through reliable last-mile delivery. Zones met all stringent SLA requirements while providing real-time visibility into operations, enabling proactive decision making and continuous improvement. We established a scalable infrastructure foundation capable of supporting the client’s massive operational scale and diverse requirements.
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