Sentinel Marine

Sentinel Marine has relied on our expertise in IT support, Cloud Services, and Cyber Security. When they needed to modernise their office equipment, they turned to us for a solution that would enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. Partnering with Carbon Group, a leader in sustainable office solutions, we combined proven expertise, innovative eco-friendly technologies like Heat-Free Technology, and a collaborative approach to address Sentinel Marine’s challenges. Our end-to-end support ensured a seamless transition and delivered a sustainable solution.

Before partnering with IT Hotdesk and Carbon Group, Sentinel Marine faced several key challenges that hindered their efficiency and sustainability goals including:

• Outdated Office Equipment
• High Energy Consumption and Costs
• Limited Workflow Automation
• Growing Sustainability Pressures
• Fragmented Device Fleet

IT Hotdesk and Carbon Group worked together to address Sentinel Marine’s challenges with a tailored solution that focused on efficiency and sustainability. The solution followed a five-stage plan:

• Replaced standalone copiers with energy-efficient MFPs that reduced energy use by 83% enabling connectivity for seamless integration with the network.
• implemented Follow-Me Print Management, allowing employees to send jobs from any device and print securely at any networked printer, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
• Automated key processes, digitising document management and reducing reliance on paper
• The new MFPs featured Heat-Free Technology, significantly reducing energy consumption and meeting EU Energy Star standards.
• We worked closely with Sentinel Marine to install new devices & integrate the software

The implementation of secure, sustainable Managed Print Services (MPS) and energy-efficient office equipment brought transformative results for Sentinel Marine:

Energy Efficiency: An 81% reduction in energy consumption was achieved by replacing outdated equipment with modern, energy-efficient devices.

Environmental Impact: The new solution reduced CO2 emissions by 1,955 kg over five years, helping Sentinel Marine align with industry sustainability standards.

Cost Savings: Operational costs were slashed by 30%, thanks to fleet optimisation and reduced energy usage.

Improved Workflows: The introduction of integrated workflow automation and follow-me print management enhanced productivity and eliminated bottlenecks.

Centralised Device Management: A streamlined device fleet provided better oversight and control, ensuring efficiency and ease of maintenance.

Together, IT Hotdesk and Carbon Group helped Sentinel Marine make significant progress toward achieving its environmental goals while driving operational excellence.

Gordon, Head of Scotland for IT Hotdesk said, “This partnership also highlights IT Hotdesk's commitment to sustainability, perfectly aligning with the recent acquisition by Redsquid. With a shared vision of delivering sustainable IT solutions, IT Hotdesk and Redsquid are focused on providing businesses with environmentally responsible technologies that contribute to a greener future.”