Paul Godley, IT Manager, MAN Truck & Bus MAN Truck & Bus "Innovation cycles are getting shorter and shorter, which means that companies have to move with the times and continuously adapt their processes. They need support to do this, and that’s what CHG-MERIDIAN offers from start to finish.”
Daniel Sommer, Client Services, MANN+HUMMEL Mann+Hummel “We wanted to standardise the procurement process for IT equipment so that it was the same at all our international sites. In CHG-MERIDIAN, we have a central contact who coordinates our ordering processes worldwide and makes billing efficient and transparent through a pay-per-use model.”
Richard Burgin, Head of Information Services, Brandon Trust BRANDON TRUST "CHG-MERIDIAN has been our primary IT solution provider for many years already. I approached CHG again, hoping they could help supply us with some devices that we could issue to the people that we support, to aid them in staying connected in these times of need! I can only say thank you, you have been a part of putting a lot of smiles on faces, and at a time like these, we cannot underestimate how much that does for people."
Luciano Manini, Chief Technology Officer, Miroglio Miroglio “I am very satisfied with the cooperation between our companies thanks to the flexibility and transparency CHG can offer us from a technological and financial point of view. The EMS solution is a valuable tool for any companies mobile strategy thanks to its adaptable model to match the customer’s needs.”
Andreas Plaul, Head of ICT Services, The Haufe Group The Haufe Group "CHG-MERIDIAN is a partner that can respond to our needs and incorporate feedback into new solutions. CHG has helped us to streamline and automate internal processes, giving us more time to focus on what truly matters to our business."
Thorsten Schäfer, IT Manager, HSM HSM "CHG-MERIDIAN was the ideal partner for us because it doesn’t just cover the funding; it’s also a single source of support for the entire technology lifecycle. What’s more, it provides the international structures that are so important to us, i.e. global availability without international billing.”
Giovanni Colombo, It Manager South East Europe, Atlas Copco Atlas Copco “In CHG-MERIDIAN we have found a partner who listens to our needs and can provide a solution tailored to the characteristics of our company. The collaboration has been established for a few years now, and I can say that we have achieved a good level of operational efficiency for meeting daily IT-related demands in a timely manner. The procurement of goods is handled quickly, usually within 24 hours, and processing times are really quite short.”
Paolo Carabelli, ICT Manager, Goglio Goglio "The most significant result of this project is undoubtedly the optimisation of our IT infrastructure. Budgeting is now simple as the cost of our assets is clearly defined, and the solution provides us with constantly updated technology, ensuring our IT estate is always up-to-date. The collaboration with CHG-MERIDIAN as the sole partner has helped us to save significant time and resource in terms of our administrative burden. Lastly, CHG's contractual solutions have provided us with a good level of flexibility based on our specific procurement requirements."
Francesco Sorgato, Infrastructure Manager, Geri HDP Geri HDP “The project is still in the early stage of strategy and design, but in CHG-MERIDIAN we found the right answer in terms of flexibility and enthusiasm. We were very impressed by the initial consulting phase, their market expertise and by how they listened to our needs in terms of contractual options, multi-invoicing and asset management by location and by cost centre. Such a solution allows us to maintain control over our IT budget, the equipment we use in addition to allowing us to optimise our internal management and save time – all from a single partner.”
Riccardo Rossi, IT & Infrastructure Manager, Rodenstock Rodenstock “We are really satisfied with the result of the output printing project – especially in terms of savings and flexibility. In fact, we have achieved savings of 20% in the consumables component alone. CHG-MERIDIAN was able to provide us with a truly flexible service, with no up-front payment flows and strong customer protection in the event of a disruption. These benefits are reinforced by CHG’s supplier guarantee and above all, the presence of a single contact person, which provides us with a partner who really listens to our input when it comes to solutions designed on the basis of our actual needs and company profile.”
Sue Porto, Chief Executive, Brandon Trust Brandon Trust “We were blown away by the speed of their response and the generosity of their donation of the tablet devices for the people we support. I cannot understate the difference that they will make from those who will benefit from them. The changes to all our lives that have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic have been challenging for all of us, and even more so for some of the people we support who may be less able to understand why family and friends can no longer visit. Being able to stay in touch with loved ones using these tablets will make a real difference and help significantly lessen the impact of an upsetting change in routine.”
Marco Zoia, ICT and Service Manager, Aquafil AQUAFIL “CHG-MERIDIAN’s vision with reference to the circular economy was a key factor in the choice of a partner for the operating lease. We have thus undertaken an important project that has gradually involved the entire IT portfolio of our company: datacentres, desktop PCs, printers and even smartphones”
Systems Manager, Maidstone Grammar School Maidstone Grammar School "We needed to introduce a programme of upgrading our IT estate and leasing through CHG-MERIDIAN enabled us to achieve this over a number of years. By leasing the equipment, we were able to spread the cost over 3 years which meant we were able to buy more equipment than if we had to pay for it all up-front. Leasing also enabled us to put in a 3-year replacement programme and budgeting for equipment refreshes became much easier. The team at CHG have always provided an excellent service from obtaining initial quotes right through to collecting equipment at the end of the lease.”
Deputy Principal, City College Plymouth City College Plymouth “For us, our IT provision is a large and continually rolling project; we constantly need to review the products, suppliers and replacement cycles of every piece of equipment. We source equipment through tendering and we market test for our provision of finance. For almost a decade we have developed our relationship with CHG and they have become our primary finance provider. We need to make the right financial decisions, and when you are in an established relationship you can hold sensible discussions and obtain the flexibility we feel is important to us. In our dealings with CHG, we have never been stung by a cost at the end of the term, despite the heavy use of our equipment. We are very busy with contracts around May/June time. CHG recognise and respond to the extra attention the College needs during this period. You don’t always get that with a service relationship!”
Finance Director, Richard Challoner School Richard Challoner School “We were looking for a way of introducing iPad technology into the school. Our goal was to put our students at the forefront of the digital revolution: engaging, challenging and motivating them to explore new ways of learning both in and out of the classroom. Of course, finance and cash flow is always an issue for us being a school relying on Government funding, so we needed to explore different avenues of finance. CHG helped us unlock the various leasing options available to schools and provided us with assistance at every stage of the process. Through this leasing option, they have helped us roll out this iPad program throughout the whole school and we look forward to working with them on new projects in the future.”
E-Learning Manager, Cardiff City Council Cardiff City Council "All equipment ordered through the leasing scheme is logged and monitored using the TESMA® asset tracking system. This enables us to have instant access to a comprehensive database of assets procured via leasing and can be broken down on a school by school basis. In addition, we use the reporting tool to manage cross-charging of assets across multiple schools under the Council’s control. With all data entered into the system by CHG-MERIDIAN, the council get maximum benefit from the system without the need to input additional information."
Clive Mosby, Head of Procurement, Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Tru Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust “CHG-MERIDIAN provided us with a straightforward agreement that allowed us to keep our technology up-to-date and also allowed us to have a full rolling replacement, which was more cost effective in the long run. Furthermore, this also gave us the power over the manufacturer to negotiate the best possible price on both the service element and also the capital cost. Lastly CHG’s asset management, TESMA® has provided us with complete transparency over the solution in addition to the bonus of VAT savings!
Friends Chairman, Eastbourne District General Hospital Eastbourne District General Hospital “The machinery would usually cost in excess of £2 million and would have taken several years to raise the funds. It is exceedingly good news for future patients who will benefit from minimally invasive surgery with less pain and quicker recovery times. As of now, the robot has been in use for nearly 6 months and a substantial number of patients have seen the benefits of it. CHG-MERIDIAN’s help has been greatly appreciated and we could not have achieved the success that we have without their assistance”
Consultant Urologist, Eastbourne District General Hospital Eastbourne District General Hospital "The urology department is very excited by this exceptional donation. It will allow shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery & better cancer outcomes. I just want to say a huge thanks to everyone who has helped with this project. This is a massive development for the surgeons, the hospital & the patients. I know how much effort everyone has made & I cannot believe the speed things have happened. It just shows what can be done when the right people are determined to achieve something."
Zoltan Hutkai, Corporate Finance Manager, British American Toba British American Tobacco “Getting CHG-MERIDIAN to set up an effectively managed base of vending machines has given us more time to devote to our core business
