says Hobbs . “ But it also enables integrations to be fast and effective , allowing us to scale up the product during busy periods and to be elastic without even thinking about it .”
Moreover , cloud computing has allowed The Royal Mint to enhance its data management and cybersecurity , both of which lie at the heart of the aforementioned technology strategy . A data management function has been created to appropriately surface information to the business , which is self-serving and maintains an organised , controlled , and secure data team .
Moving to the cloud and the implementation of modern ERP across the Mint has even helped change internal perceptions of the technology department , with Hobbs adding : “ We ’ re now seen as much more of an enabling function than a cost function . When the business is moving fast , trying new things , and diversifying quickly , it needs the technology to do it .”
In pursuit of partnerships The Royal Mint has been able to count on a whole host of partners to help carry out its recent technological transformation and activities .
Its primary partner within the ERP space has been Hitachi Solutions , which worked closely with The Royal Mint ’ s tech team to implement the Dynamics 365 system managing the precious metals recovery site .
“ We ’ re essentially a public sector organisation , so we have to go through a procurement process ,” explains Hobbs . “ When we spoke to Hitachi , from quite early on we recognised there was a really strong cultural fit .
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