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We transform services through our people-centered approach. We have a strong track record of delivering projects, such as electronic patient records, for the NHS.
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We deliver transformation projects, helping redefine omnichannel footprint, accelerate technical transformations and optimise costs across the organisation.
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We shape, plan, and execute transformation projects, M&A strategies, and cost optimisation initiatives, ensuring a competitive edge in a competitive market.
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We deliver tailored transformations, risk management, cyber and cost optimisation, ensuring measurable success and alignment to regulations.
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We deliver transformation projects, M&A activities and cost optimisation initiatives, as well as supporting clients navigate and adopt AI solutions.
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SmartCo was entrusted with leading the Hammer Program, a pivotal £6 billion divestiture of Alliance Healthcare from Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA). This high-stakes initiative required SmartCo’s exceptional expertise to oversee a complex, multi-faceted separation across several key business areas, ensuring smooth transitions and uninterrupted operations.
SmartCo’s Approach
SmartCo led the technical execution and migration support with a meticulously structured project plan. Key workstreams included:
- Office 365 Migration and Data Separation
- Data Center Migration from Chessington to Beeston
- Physical Site and Network Separation
- Systems Integration between WBA and Cencora
SmartCo collaborated with third-party partners (TCS, BT, WBA) while maintaining strong governance through daily stand-ups, weekly updates, and sentiment checks. The team quickly adapted to changes, such as adjusting the Nottingham landing platform, with extensive risk-mitigating testing, ensuring seamless execution throughout the program.
Delivering value
Remarkable Cost efficiency
The program was successfully delivered under budget, showcasing exceptional cost savings and a masterful optimisation of resources
Success Factors
Success was attributed to robust, strategic Project Management, technical delivery and relentless execution
External Audit
An external audit conducted by EY resulted in the programme being called out as an exemplar project
Seamless
Migration
Robust
Governance
Technical
Execution
Continual review process
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