Benelux Enterprise Awards 2020

14 EU BUSINESS NEWS / 2020 Benelux Enterprise Awards , Most Innovative IT Implementation Consultancy – Netherlands IDMSolutions B.V. -is a standout tech consultancy that is pushing the limits of technology and implementing solutions that companies had not even considered. When it comes to Architecture, Design and product selection, nomatter your industry, IDMcan help. Aug20051 IDM Solutions B.V. -based in the N e t h e r l a n d s - provides expert tech solutions and business consultancy services to organisations across the globe. They specialise in a wide variety of areas, including IT, Video Surveillance, Audio-Visual tech, programming, and Security testing. IDM boasts a distinctive client base, including big names such as Royal Dutch Shell. Since the business was founded, they have spent their time refining their offering, moving along with tech innovations as they happen, not being pulled along by them. This attitude is part of the reason the company was initially nominated for, and eventually won, the award for the Most Innovative IT Implementation Consultancy - Benelux. IDM has helped improve the security and functionality of multiple hardware and software products for clients across a variety of sectors, from government to Enterprise. This helps ease the burden that outdated or unsound software presents clients with, allowing them to focus on their primary mission. Micha van der Stoop, X-Sector Strategist and Managing Director at IDM, tells us the most satisfying part of the service they provide: “Typically, it’s when we see the complete designs and strategies that we have created being implemented. We’ve seen this in the Managed Service Providers (MSP) strategy of some of the Global Players and e.g. the global Video Surveillance Architecture that has been created by us and adopted by one of our customers globally in all areas both onshore and offshore. Part of this was ensuring that all the technology selections were sound, that the internal stakeholders were happy, and that the Reference Architecture could be followed for years to come - it was an enormous task but the strategy was adopted and has seen no failures since.” What makes IDM different from their competitors is their broad, varied approach. While many consultants provide advice based on a single discipline, IDM combines Cross- Sector technology solutions and internal developments. Using this approach, clients will see less failure, can receive better insights in their business, and significantly reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). Micha adds: “We offer clients capabilities that they didn’t know they wanted till they got it, and now don’t want to live without!” This falls in line with one of the main trends of 2020: remote working. Micha notes that software has in some ways been the saviour of the year, allowing teams to stay connected when forced to work from home. In addition, IDM’s own developments as well as from their partners will allow for organisations and individuals to achieve a strategic edge using software- defined solutions. A trend that should be pursued, not discarded once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Micha believes that all companies and staff can gain significant benefits when they keep an open mind towards new solutions and architectures. “All our staff - permanent, contractors, and interns - are encouraged to learn. We spend two thirds of the week learning about new technologies, testing solutions, creating architectures, and brainstorming. We do this without the restraints of current technology in mind, instead we consider what the best solution for a specific customer will be and build our service from there.” This approach helps build the company culture at IDM. Not only does it encourage innovation and creativity, it makes work feel more like a hobby. New talent is given the confidence to put their ideas forward, encouraging a productive work environment. IDM feels ready for what the future has in store. This confidence comes from their commitment to providing long-term strategies instead of short ones. All challenges, COVID included, can be addressed with a good architectural vision. Businesses will always be looking to improve their position, to become more efficient, more secure, more competitive. IDM Solutions stands ready to help them achieve that. Company: IDM Solutions B.V. Contact: Micha van der Stoop Email: [email protected] Website: www.idm-solutions.nl