The massive implementation of teleworking practices seen at the outset of the pandemic demanded efficient remote collaboration and up-scaling of customer relations resources. It demonstrated just how critical it is for companies to ensure the availability, security and integrity of networks to ensure seamless operations.
The urgent need for business continuity and how Maersk and Orange Business teamed together is described by Tim Ferguson, Head of User and Distributed Technology at Maersk. “We needed to go from 4,000 to 44,000 [employees] to be able to work remotely. The scale was 1,000 percent. We were on calls with Orange every single day, several times a day, because they understand our setup, they understand how we work, and they were able to support us through quite a challenging few weeks.”
According to Tim, the speed at which Maersk had to make some really quick decisions to remain operational was one of the scariest things. As a global integrator of container logistics, it is responsible for 20 percent of global trade. Given the circumstances, they had to prioritize medical supplies and personal protective equipment to reach every corner of the world.
At the same time, just like any other company, Maersk needed to ensure the safety of its employees, follow restrictions and scale up their teleworking capabilities within a short timeframe to allow their employees to work from home. Currently 90 percent of Maersk’s workforce can work from home, and their global Command and Control Center is completely accessible remotely.
Maersk needed partners to help them think outside the box, to repurpose their infrastructure and add more capacity. We intensified our collaboration with Maersk and leaned on our trusted partnership.
Learn more about our partnership and how Orange Business ensured Maersk's business continuity in this customer story.
Simon Ranyard is Managing Director for Nordics, UK and Ireland at Orange Business and is based in London, England. With 20 years' experience in ICT in sales functions, Simon is driving a revenue growth plan by focusing on the innovative services that Orange can bring to its customers and on continuously improving the way we work with them.
In his spare time, Simon is a keen cricket fan and enjoys supporting youth development in the game.