1. Azure Access & Security Allow Regional Co-Op Bidding and Order Processing Around the Globe
MINI-CASE STUDY
“Microsoft Azure provides a platform for InfoBid’s bidding system to access members and vendors worldwide. This enhanced connectivity increases system utility and savings as a result of more vendor participation.” – Dr. Bernard Upshur, President, InfoBid Corporation
SITUATION
Cooperative purchasing entails connection to a wide range of organizations located miles apart. The bidding component also requires access by vendors to bid on and supply items. Infobid also sought a platform that would provide broader reach to attract more users.
MICROSOFT AZURE ISV:
InfoBid Corporation
WEB SITE:
LOCATION: Palm Coast, FL, USA
ORG SIZE: 12
MICROSOFT AZURE ISV PROFILE:
Founded in 1984, InfoBid was developed to automate the competitive bidding process using emerging computer technology. Over the past 30 years, InfoBid has pioneered enhancements to enable a novice to make financially optimal quantitative decisions. Infobid is licensed by the State of New Jersey to conduct electronic bidding with no requirement for manual bid opening.
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SOLUTION
Azure Remote Desktop Services and file transfer utilities make InfoBid applications available to a global market. Azure simplifies external system mapping to a global name, which means Infobid does not need to maintain mapping for over 900 computer names. Azure has significance to developing countries that must buy products from developed countries as it offers access that allows purchases from their home base. Azure enabled InfoBid to realize a 30-year objective to streamline member and vendor connectivity.
BENEFITS
Microsoft Azure enables InfoBid to support only one copy of software and system files.
Azure simplifies external system mapping to a global name, and Azure’s class A security keeps bidding records confidential.