A global oilfield leader tackled logistics and ensured streamlined communication in 120 countries.

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Challenge

Managing logistics, compliance, and support for a globally distributed network of 150 Ribbon SBC devices across remote regions with complex regulatory environments.

Solution

Aura, as a Ribbon Super Partner, provided end-to-end support, from seamless global logistics to proactive estate management and technical expertise in challenging locations.

Outcome

The energy giant benefited from streamlined operations, reduced logistical hurdles, and continuous operational support, ensuring seamless communication across 120 countries.

Empowering Global Operations with Seamless Communication Management

Managing the logistics and infrastructure of a global organization in over 120 countries presents unique challenges, particularly in remote regions like Central Asia, Africa, and Brazil. With over 150 Ribbon SBCs in use, ensuring reliable communication across diverse operations was critical. The company needed a trusted partner to handle logistics, compliance, and technical support for seamless operations.

The company’s reliance on Ribbon Communications technology to support field engineers, on-site managers, and global offices highlights the importance of resilient communication systems. However, the complexities of managing international shipping logistics, compliance in high-regulation regions, and technical support for mission-critical devices were hindering operational efficiency. As a Ribbon Super Partner with extensive experience, Aura was positioned to address these challenges with a tailored, proactive solution.

Partnership synergy driving success

Aura’s strategic involvement simplified the process, managing everything from equipment shipments and customs clearance to proactive estate management and ongoing manufacturer support. This allowed the company to focus on core operations while Aura handled the logistical and technical complexities. Our close collaboration with Ribbon Communications ensured priority support for high-priority issues, even in remote regions, preventing delays and disruptions.

With Aura overseeing the lifecycle of their infrastructure, the company saw enhanced service continuity, reduced risk from aging devices, and streamlined logistics, ensuring all 150 SBC devices remained operational across global operations. Aura’s ability to offer localized solutions, particularly in complex markets like Brazil, further reinforced the partnership’s value, enabling smooth operations and high-quality service delivery, no matter the challenge.

Importing SBCs into Brazil has always been a complex and time-consuming process due to strict compliance and government regulations. Aura has been a game-changer for us—they seamlessly handle all logistics, ensuring our equipment reaches its destination without delays or administrative burdens. Their expertise has allowed us to focus on our operations without worrying about the challenges of global shipping.”

Senior IT Manager, Global Communications

Solutions provided

Importer of Records

Aura took full responsibility for the customer’s global shipments, including managing Importer of Record (IOR) obligations, handling customs, duties, and taxes, ensuring on-time delivery to even the most remote locations.

Ribbon Proactive Management

Aura provided comprehensive management of the customer’s SBC estate, including End-of-Service-Life (EoSL) planning, device procurement, and continuous service assessments to maintain up-to-date infrastructure.

24/7 Support

As a Ribbon Super Partner, Aura ensured priority technical support, providing timely solutions for critical issues, even in challenging environments, ensuring uninterrupted communication for the organization.

Project Management:

Aura offered dedicated account management, handling tickets, quotes, and projects, ensuring smooth coordination and resolution without delays or administrative burdens.

Help your own business to work better, smarter

Aura removes the burden of working with lots of different vendors across multiple disparate systems, by managing it all – under one roof, globally. We link up data and technology siloes, to seamlessly integrate your systems.

Free up your IT teams to work on higher-value projects, like creating fantastic new customer experiences.

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