NEXE Group, a leading provider of construction materials in the Balkan region, supplies essential building products across Czech Republic, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia. Facing rising operational demands and compliance needs, NEXE sought a software solution that could secure their IT infrastructure, streamline productivity, and offer long-term cost savings. After evaluating three competitive offers, NEXE chose Forscope for its unparalleled account management, strategic licensing solutions, and deep understanding of NEXE’s specific needs.
The Forscope Effect
Cost reduction achieved in software procurement
Professional licenses successfully deployed
Critical software upgraded (Visio, Office & Server)
European markets served in one project
The Challenge
NEXE Group confronted several key challenges:
- Outdated Software: Many systems were running older versions of Office, limiting productivity and security.
- Compliance Needs: With expanding server use, NEXE required legally compliant software to meet regulatory standards.
- Budget Constraints: NEXE sought high-quality, legal software solutions that aligned with their financial goals.
Forscope’s account management team skillfully navigated these issues, offering clear product recommendations and robust solutions that addressed compliance, cost, and compatibility.
What did
Forscope do
Forscope’s tailored solution encompassed productivity and server management software designed to drive efficiency and ensure compliance for NEXE’s operations:
- Office 2019 Professional Plus: A robust productivity suite allowing employees to collaborate seamlessly, manage data effectively, and create professional documents. This perpetual solution ensures that NEXE can rely on these tools over the long term, avoiding disruptive upgrades or annual renewals.
- Windows Server Device CALs: Essential for enabling secure access across NEXE’s server network, these licenses allow staff to connect to company resources safely, ensuring controlled access and supporting the company’s data security standards.
- Visio Standard: This solution empowers NEXE’s teams to produce technical diagrams and visuals essential for planning and design, especially valuable in the construction materials industry.
By choosing Forscope’s perpetual licenses, NEXE not only modernized its IT infrastructure but gained software that directly supports its productivity goals, aligns with regulatory compliance, and accommodates a wide range of hardware—all without the recurring costs associated with subscription models.
The Results
Forscope’s account management team continues to work closely with NEXE’s IT department to anticipate future software needs and align IT investments with NEXE’s growth strategy. Through regular discussions with NEXE’s IT Manager, Zoran Ljubić, Forscope provides proactive support and consultation, ensuring that NEXE remains agile and ready for any new developments. Plans are already in place for a 2025 upgrade strategy, including the option to trade in existing software for new, cost-effective solutions.
- 40% reduction in software costs
- Hundreds of thousands of euros saved compared to market prices
- Enhanced functionality through Professional editions at lower cost than Standard versions
- Zero operational disruption during the transition
