Case Study
Seamless cloud hosting and managed services for Sumi Agro Europe
Sumi Agro Europe, a key player in the agricultural solutions space, partnered with Platned to transition its IFS enterprise software into a fully managed cloud environment. Supporting over 200 users across six countries, the move has delivered consistent 99.9% system uptime, around-the-clock proactive monitoring, and rapid issue resolution.
This strategic shift not only improved system performance and control but also introduced greater scalability for future growth. Platned’s hands-on migration support ensured a smooth transition, minimized downtime, and boosted service levels, all while keeping hosting costs under control.
Today, Sumi Agro benefits from uninterrupted operations, simplified system maintenance, and enhanced overall efficiency. With plans in motion to upgrade to IFS Cloud™, the company is further strengthening its digital infrastructure, backed by Platned’s trusted managed services and hosting expertise.
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Key benefits
Enhanced service level performance through fast, reliable responses to support requests and system issues.
24/7 proactive monitoring to detect and address potential problems before they impact operations.
Ongoing maintenance, including full management of updates, patches, and data backups.
Scalable infrastructure that grows with your business, without escalating costs.
Full and direct access to the IFS environment for greater control and visibility.
I’ve always found Platned consultants knowledgeable and thorough. Accessing technical resource is always fast and, if we do ever need to escalate, the response is immediate and effective. I’ve been very happy to participate in reference calls for prospects considering Platned.
Kam Saran, Group ICT Manager for
Sumi Agro Europe
About Sumi Agro
Owned by Sumitomo corporation, a leading Japanese multinational, Sumi Agro Europe, Part of Sumi Agro Group, specialises in the development and distribution of advanced agricultural products including fertilizers, seeds and herbicides, insecticides and fungicides for plant protection. Using IFS Apps 10 enterprise software on a daily basis across six countries, the company has IFS 200 users.

