UGent

The considerations for IT Consultancy

There are several considerations whether or not to look for solutions in IT Consultancy. "The choice for IT Consultancy was based on two aspects". Says Johan Van Camp, department head of ICT Infrastructure at UGent. "On the one hand, UGent is a government institution where there is a structured limit on internal workforces. On the other hand, the increase in projects and the departure of a number of colleagues meant we were short of hands."

The positive side effects of IT consultancy were also decisive in the choice: "Expert knowledge comes in in a flexible way in an environment that is normally quite static. An occasional breath of fresh air is always an advantage."

Unix system administrators from Axxes as a fixed value within the team

UGent was looking for enthusiastic and inquisitive Unix system administrators for their permanent team who would be responsible for the operational follow-up, monitoring of the systems, support of Script-Shares, etc. "Axxes very quickly found the profiles that perfectly matched what we were looking for" said Johan Van Camp. “They went on a targeted search for someone who managed the right technical skills but also fitted in with our company culture."

Impressed with the selection process and the consultants of Axxes

Johan: "I am very impressed with the selection process of Axxes. Quality candidates are found quickly. The quality of the Axxes consultants is much higher than what we have seen so far. Axxes has a clear recruitment policy and invests in its people, which is also reflected in the commitment on the work floor".

A great result - A committed team that wants to move forward

Ultimately, the consultants have been integrated into a team with people who want to move forward. Partly thanks to the breath of fresh air, there is a nice way of working in the team and a noticeable progress for both UGent and the employees. At the moment, outsourcing is the best solution.