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Ondit (a 100% I.R.I.S. affiliate) provides IOS International
with hosting, monitoring and back-up to enable their SaaS model
Louvain-la-Neuve, 31 August, 2010 – IOS International develops and distributes a software platform called IOS (“Information On the Spot”) to improve the productivity and quality of risk management in an organization. Situated in Diepenbeek (Belgium), the company delivers visualized and published knowledge to global risk management decision takers, so that they can take well-founded decisions within the shortest possible period of time. IOS offers a step-by-step implementation, supported by IOS Mapper (a software application to make an inventory and to inspect risk elements in domains such as
fire safety, physical security, environmental permit), IOS Publisher (a web platform to centralize and publish risk information in a harmonized emergency plan) and IOS Services (education, assistance, data collection, data import, generation of reports and ICT services such as installation, integration with existing systems, analysis and development of tailor-made solutions). A unique integration of CAD and ERP data ensures asset management in the broad sense of the word and makes data actionable, allowing customers to increase their efficiency on various levels.

“The IOS technology platform is a state-of-the-art multi-layer Java platform which targets a market much larger than Belgium, since our software is applicable on a global level. A SaaS model could offer us access to a much broader market. I was quickly convinced by the numerous advantages of SaaS, like the quick implementation process, low set-up costs and pay per use. An ideal solution for a flexible and quickly expanding company like IOS International,” says Leon Rousseau, CEO of IOS International.

Rob Roes, Account Manager Managed Services at Ondit, explains: “IOS International now rents our server capacity: they use our infrastructure platform based on IBM System x and VMware vSphere. This platform hosts IOS Mapper and IOS Publisher, which can now be offered as a service to IOS customers. As a result, customers do not have to invest in their own infrastructure to run the IOS application: they only need a Java-enabled pc with internet access.”

 “The collaboration with Ondit went very smoothly, to the extent that the actual installation was a non-event. We are now fully operational and have several customers already using our software as a service, to the point that SaaS is now included by default in every proposal to a potential new customer. We are still fine-tuning our offering and have recently carried out some stress tests – simulating hundreds of concurrent users of the system. The tests went without a hitch and we are really pleased with how things are going. We are very satisfied with the performance of the system and have Ondit’s guarantee that the server is up and running 24/7. Our customers also react very positively to the new service, confirming us in our conviction that this is a win-win situation for all parties involved,” says Jan Veltens, Account Manager at IOS International.

Frank Huyge, generale manager of Ondit : “This collaboration shows that Ondit is a perfect match as infrastructure partner for ISVs (independent software vendors) like IOS International. The infrastructure platform used by IOS International is situated in Ondit’s data center in Antwerp, while all data is duplicated to a fully redundant second datacenter in Mechelen. Ondit’s hosting services allow IOS International to only pay for the capacity they need. Ondit is also responsible for monitoring the system to detect defects quickly and accurately before they lead to bigger failures. Detected errors are dispatched by sms, so that adequate measures can be taken. Finally, Ondit also ensures a 30 day back-up of the entire installation, whereas IOS International is responsible for back-up on tape of the individual client data.”

 “We are often talking to end-users, who are not necessarily aware of the IT implications of their wishes – they just want a solution! Now they can simply subscribe to our software, while we take over some of the responsibilities of the customer’s internal IT staff as far as system continuity and back-ups are concerned. They now have a very easy internet access to our software and do no longer have to invest in their own infrastructure to run the IOS application,” says Piet Boes, Sales & Marketing Director at IOS International.  “Since the IOS platform has been adopted by organizations of all sizes and different levels of IT maturity, the SaaS model helps streamlining the installation process of the software. SaaS no longer requires on-site installation of the software. Moreover, new upgrades or other system changes are very easy and quick to install, as opposed to carrying out the same change at our different customers separately. Easy management was certainly a bonus for us internally,” Piet Boes adds.

“In fact, the SaaS solution plays a central role in our growth story and our plans for international expansion. We even dedicated a special work group to the SaaS project, to follow-up on the project on a bi-weekly basis, keep a finger on the pulse and identify potential new opportunities. It is clear to us that this is the key to our future success,” CEO Leon Rousseau concludes.
About Ondit
Ondit, a 100% affiliate of I.R.I.S. ICT, aims to provide tailored solutions to assist you in overcoming the ever-increasing challenges IT departments face, ranging from basic monitoring to complete out-tasking and outsourcing.

Thanks to our years of expertise in combination with our dynamic and efficient approach, Ondit offers a tailored solution for every client. See www.ondit.be
About I.R.I.S. ICT
I.R.I.S. ICT offers companies and governments the opportunity to solicit highly skilled services and hi-tech software and hardware solutions for Datacenter Technology and Operations, Managed Operations and Consultancy. See www.ict.irislink.com

I.R.I.S. ICT is a division of I.R.I.S. Group. See www.iriscorporate.com

The group achieved over 100 million euro in sales during FY2009, and employs more than 600 highly skilled people, spread over branches in Louvain-la-Neuve, Vilvoorde and Antwerp (Belgium), Orly (France), Windhof (Luxembourg), Amstelveen and Maastricht (Netherlands), Aachen (Germany), Delray Beach (Florida, United States), Hong Kong (China) and Oslo (Norway).
About I.R.I.S.
The mission of I.R.I.S. to increase the productivity and know-how of its clients by helping them better manage their documents, data and information.
I.R.I.S. Products & Technologies develop technologies and products within the field of Intelligent Document Recognition and commercialize the product portfolio worldwide through strong partnerships.
I.R.I.S. Professional Solutions offer companies and governments the chance of finding in one single company innovating know-how and cutting-edge technology for the effective management of their documents, data flows and information infrastructure.

I.R.I.S. employs more than 600 people, spread over branches in Louvain-la-Neuve, Vilvoorde and Antwerp (Belgium), Orly (France), Windhof (Luxembourg), Amstelveen and Maastricht (Netherlands), Aachen (Germany), Delray Beach (Florida, United States), Hong Kong (China), Oslo (Norway) and Copenhagen (Denmark).

For more information, please visit www.iriscorporate.com –  www.ecm.irislink.com
Press contact
Catherine Rochigneux   
Marketing Manager I.R.I.S. Group
I.R.I.S. Europe Headquarters
Tel.: +32 (0) 10 487 438
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