Thriving global agribusiness Aurivo is now able to better control and optimise its software estate while saving money, thanks to expertise from Bytes. 

Headquartered in Ireland, Aurivo is a global agribusiness with exciting consumer brands and diverse portfolio across dairy ingredients, consumer foods and sports nutrition, retail and lifestyle stores, animal nutrition and livestock marts. 

Aurivo consumer foods business comprises a range of well-known milk, butter and nutrition brands, such as Connacht Gold, Arrabawn, Organic For Us, Donegal Creameries and For Goodness Shakes; while Aurivo Dairy Ingredients produces enriched powdered milk and bulk butter that is exported to over 50 countries globally.

Aurivo Agribusiness combines a number of growing elements, including 34 Homeland stores and garden centres, along with its successful animal feed brand Nutrias. In addition, four livestock marts operate in the West of Ireland under the Aurivo brand.

Technology plays a key role in the company’s success. Over 650 employees rely on a wide range of Microsoft products that include Microsoft 365 E3 with its best-in-class productivity apps as well as Microsoft 365 F3 for frontline workers. 

Microsoft Dynamics 365 business applications, Microsoft Defender and the Microsoft Power Platform for low-code development also help the company to perform at its best. 

But Aurivo faced challenges. How could the company ensure it was always getting best value from its significant investment – and how could it keep up with changes in Microsoft technology? The IT team also needed licensing to be easier to manage and costs to become more predictable. 
 

Aurivo found the answer by choosing Bytes, a Microsoft-authorised Cloud Solutions Provider. Bytes is also one of the few Microsoft partners to attain designations in all six categories: business applications, data & AI, digital & app innovation, infrastructure, security, and modern workplace.

Bytes also has decades of experience looking after Microsoft customers and getting the best outcomes with their software estate. And this track record was central in Aurivo’s selection. 

Working with Bytes, Aurivo now has a dedicated account manager who’s fully up-to-speed with every change to Microsoft’s licensing. This enables Aurivo to think ahead, make the best strategic purchasing decisions and optimise costs.
 

The partnership with Bytes is delivering important advantages for Aurivo: 

• Greater control: The company now has complete control and visibility of its estate – after switching much of its licensing to the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program and using the Bytes’ self-service management portal. “This gives us peace of mind, knowing that we can contact support directly whenever needed,” adds David O’Sullivan. 
• Increased autonomy: Now Aurivo can assign licenses immediately – without having to request pricing, raise purchase orders or wait for fulfilment. As the company evolves, new joiners can get up and running quickly. This also frees up valuable time for the company’s small IT team. 
• Significant savings: Bytes has helped Aurivo to quickly identify 5% savings across its Microsoft 365 and Office 365 deployments. More than €30,000 was also saved by protecting the entire estate ahead of new pricing announced by Microsoft. 
• Optimised strategy: Aurivo is now more aware of upcoming Microsoft licensing changes – and can act accordingly. Bytes advises on how best to consolidate packages, switch to more cost-effective bundles or price-protect by locking in a particular product for a future purchase. 

And there’s more innovation underway. The Bytes FastTrack service will provide Aurivo with a full suite of best practices, tools, remote assistance, and resources throughout the deployment and adoption of Microsoft 365. Meanwhile, Aurivo is exploring the use of Microsoft Purview across the company to strengthen data security through unified data governance. 

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• Author | Steve Fountain
• Editor | Daniela Miccardi
• Aligned Bytes Account Manager | Sara Crangle