Invero

Historically Finning has not placed a huge value on technology because they sell and service things that are traditionally very “low tech,” such as tractors, excavators and trucks.Enter the Internet of Things (IoT) to change the world as they know it. As in every industry, the new digital reality means that Finning’s customers now demand more. They want real-time information and telematics from their equipment. Customers expect solutions that will allow them to maximize up-time and optimize productivity for all their vehicles and equipment.Welcome to a world where machines tell us when they need servicing and provide recommendations on how to minimize their downtime. Finning customers can now order parts and track the order delivery status online.Spoiler alert: Finning is now set to save over $1.5 Million per year Finning engaged with the team at Invero to develop an Azure cloud reference architecture for this portal. It puts Microsoft Azure at the forefront of Finning’s IoT strategy for CAT customers around the world.The team at Invero are experts at maximizing the value of Azure for businesses, so were asked by Finning to lead the charge of creating and implementing a plan for a full integration with Finning’s development team while minimizing their long-term operational costs and supporting the Azure platform.Microsoft Azure’s Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings were perfect for the job, and the team at Invero knew this and used it to Finning’s advantage. The joint team of engineers were able to focus on developing a solution with maximum value to customers quickly, rather than worrying about managing any on premises infrastructure.