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Manufacturing the world’s finest mobile phones

Mulesoft

Technology Category	Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management
Applicable Industries	Telecommunications Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing Sales & Marketing
Use Cases	Manufacturing System Automation
Services	System Integration Software Design & Engineering Services
Challenge	In 2012, Vertu became independent and separated from parent company Nokia. As a result, Vertu needed to build a brand new architecture, migrate and implement new applications and set up their own IT department. They needed to ensure they could continue manufacturing mobile phones, support existing customer devices using Nokia's software, and continue providing a superior service to their customers. To find a solution, they embarked on a 45-day discovery exercise to examine their current applications estate and determine a path to build out a new IT infrastructure that would support the vision of full visibility of their devices from cradle to grave and a have complete view of all customer interactions with the brand. They enlisted the help of WHISHWORKS Consulting to help them develop an innovative and cost-effective solution. Read More
About Customer	Vertu has made a name for itself as the pioneer and leading manufacturer of the world’s finest luxury mobile phones. Handmade in England, the phones combine premium materials, such as solid sapphire crystal screens and titanium casing, with contemporary styling. Vertu delivers an exclusive mobile phone experience for its customers by combining expert craftsmanship with innovative technology and unique services. A 24/7, dedicated concierge service offers worldwide assistance, recommendations and priority bookings, personalized to the owner. Vertu Life curates invitations to private events, membership to exclusive clubs and access to other high-end brands. The company is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates in the luxury goods and telecommunication industry. Read More
Solution	Vertu, in collaboration with WHISHWORKS, identified and built the application roadmaps. First, Vertu needed a way to integrate all of their existing applications so they could have a 360 view of their customers. Second, they needed to replace the manufacturing system, product data management and engineering systems so they could operate effectively once they separated from Nokia. Finally, they needed temporary access to the legacy business systems and data at Nokia so they could continue to operate during the complex migration. One important aspect of the integration was to maintain agility as all the knowledge and requirements for integration were not fully known or fully understood at the outset. MuleSoft's Anypoint Platform was chosen as the innovation partner. MuleSoft's Anypoint Platform was successfully implemented at Vertu by October 2012 providing a sound integration framework for all the subsequent application development and migration activities. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management

Applicable Industries

Telecommunications

Consumer Goods

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Sales & Marketing

Use Cases

Manufacturing System Automation

Services

System Integration

Software Design & Engineering Services

Challenge

In 2012, Vertu became independent and separated from parent company Nokia. As a result, Vertu needed to build a brand new architecture, migrate and implement new applications and set up their own IT department. They needed to ensure they could continue manufacturing mobile phones, support existing customer devices using Nokia's software, and continue providing a superior service to their customers. To find a solution, they embarked on a 45-day discovery exercise to examine their current applications estate and determine a path to build out a new IT infrastructure that would support the vision of full visibility of their devices from cradle to grave and a have complete view of all customer interactions with the brand. They enlisted the help of WHISHWORKS Consulting to help them develop an innovative and cost-effective solution.

About Customer

Vertu has made a name for itself as the pioneer and leading manufacturer of the world’s finest luxury mobile phones. Handmade in England, the phones combine premium materials, such as solid sapphire crystal screens and titanium casing, with contemporary styling. Vertu delivers an exclusive mobile phone experience for its customers by combining expert craftsmanship with innovative technology and unique services. A 24/7, dedicated concierge service offers worldwide assistance, recommendations and priority bookings, personalized to the owner. Vertu Life curates invitations to private events, membership to exclusive clubs and access to other high-end brands. The company is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates in the luxury goods and telecommunication industry.

Solution

Vertu, in collaboration with WHISHWORKS, identified and built the application roadmaps. First, Vertu needed a way to integrate all of their existing applications so they could have a 360 view of their customers. Second, they needed to replace the manufacturing system, product data management and engineering systems so they could operate effectively once they separated from Nokia. Finally, they needed temporary access to the legacy business systems and data at Nokia so they could continue to operate during the complex migration. One important aspect of the integration was to maintain agility as all the knowledge and requirements for integration were not fully known or fully understood at the outset. MuleSoft's Anypoint Platform was chosen as the innovation partner. MuleSoft's Anypoint Platform was successfully implemented at Vertu by October 2012 providing a sound integration framework for all the subsequent application development and migration activities.

Impact #1	Improved production efficiency
Impact #2	Enhanced continuity of service
Impact #3	Full visibility of the customer lifecycle

Impact #1

Improved production efficiency

Impact #2

Enhanced continuity of service

Impact #3

Full visibility of the customer lifecycle

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Manufacturing the world’s finest mobile phones

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