AIC Visser Assen was created by the merger of AIC and Visser Assen. This merger was a strategic move to grow into the largest total supplier in the Netherlands in the field of infra equipment, building site equipment and road marking (B2B and B2C). Ultimately, the organization wants to expand internationally through a buy-and-build strategy.

As with many mergers, this one brought with it a digital transformation issue, namely: integrating the two original IT landscapes into a new, unified IT proposition.

While redesigning its IT landscape, AIC Visser Assen encountered several challenges:

• Dependence on IT vendors
• Use of an outdated ERP system
• Lots of customization within the landscape
• Uncertainty about integration structure

To meet these challenges and realize a future-proof integration landscape, AIC Visser Assen approached us for advice on an iPaaS-based solution and its implementation within their IT landscape. The main requirements we were given:

• Limitation of customization
• Scalability and flexibility
• Best-of-breed-systeme
• Less dependence on IT vendors
• SaaS-based
• MACH architecture

The process was successful and brought clarity to both the organization and IT challenges. The output included sound advice for both the project teams and the management team, based on the following elements:

• Explaining iPaaS and its role within the IT landscapeConcrete next steps

• Understanding different iPaaS scenarios (static, hybrid, dynamic)

• A summary of tangible advantages and disadvantages for each scenario

• Implementation advice, including roles and responsibilities

• Investment indication by scenario (Total Cost of Ownership vs. point-to-point integrations)

• Package recommendation for suitable iPaaS solutions