Phoenix Petroleum's Transition to Jonas Cloud Enhances Efficiency and Scalability
Customer Company Size
Mid-size Company
Region
- America
Country
- Canada
Product
- Jonas Cloud
- Jonas Enterprise
- Field Time module
Tech Stack
- Cloud Computing
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Productivity Improvements
- Cost Savings
- Digital Expertise
Technology Category
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Process Control & Optimization
- Remote Asset Management
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Phoenix Petroleum Ltd., founded in 2002, is a mid-sized company headquartered in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. The company operates in the petroleum construction industry and has expanded its presence with additional offices in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; Edmonton, Alberta; and London, Ontario. Phoenix Petroleum serves clients across Canada and the Caribbean, offering a range of services from large-scale project management to daily service for retail sites and smaller businesses. The company comprises tradesmen, experienced engineers, and a management group, and has been a long-standing partner of Jonas since 2002. As the company grew, it took on larger projects and often acted as the primary contractor, managing entire projects for its clients.
The Challenge
Phoenix Petroleum faced significant challenges with their on-premise server infrastructure. The IT Manager, Tim Thornton, was responsible for daily manual backups, which consumed time and required secure storage space for backup tapes. As the company expanded, the number of Jonas users doubled, leading to performance issues when running large queries, which slowed down the system for all users. The existing server infrastructure was outdated and unable to handle the growing demands of the business, necessitating a move to a more scalable and efficient solution. The COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the need for a flexible and remote-friendly IT infrastructure, as the company needed to ensure uninterrupted operations during lockdowns.
The Solution
Phoenix Petroleum transitioned to Jonas Cloud in 2019, a move that proved timely as it coincided with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The cloud-based solution allowed the company to continue operations seamlessly from home during lockdowns. The transition eliminated the need for manual backups and third-party software, and significantly improved system performance. Reports that previously took 20-25 minutes to run were now completed in just 12 seconds, allowing staff to focus on other tasks. The cloud solution also enabled the implementation of additional modules, such as the Field Time module, which were not possible with the previous server. The move to Jonas Cloud future-proofed the company's IT infrastructure, allowing for effortless scaling and onboarding of new staff.
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