Case study

Reducing Costs and Upgrade Times with Rocket® Terminal Emulator 

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BerkOne, a leader in process automation, struggled with costly, time-consuming terminal emulator upgrades that disrupted workflows. Rocket Terminal Emulator simplified processes, improved productivity, and delivered major cost savings. Here’s how Rocket Terminal Emulator helped. 

Challenge

Manual terminal emulator upgrades consumed hundreds of hours, disrupted workflows, and increased operational costs, making efficient system maintenance difficult for BerkOne

Solution

Rocket Terminal Emulator offered simple deployment, seamless macro compatibility, and cost-effective performance, eliminating upgrade inefficiencies for BerkOne. 

Results

BerkOne achieved 48% cost savings over five years, reduced upgrade times by 80%, and streamlined workflows, improving overall operational output with Rocket Terminal Emulator.

Rocket Terminal Emulator allows our clients to successfully connect from various customized systems and we continue to receive positive feedback from those users. Rocket Terminal Emulator reduces BerkOne’s overall support costs and frees up time for our technical resources to focus on more strategic initiatives."

Kristen Dougherty Director of Information Technology BerkOne

Company

Industry: Technology

Since its founding in 1936, BerkOne has stood out for its forward-thinking innovations and exceptional customer care. Headquartered in the United States, BerkOne specializes in content and process automation solutions for industries requiring high levels of audit, security, and compliance. 

Challenge

Upgrading BerkOne’s existing terminal emulator required extensive time and resources, draining productivity and hindering operations.

BerkOne’s terminal emulator processes were inefficient and tedious, requiring over 325 hours for upgrades across its 325+ users. The technical support team struggled with manual deployment for each machine, often sacrificing productivity during business hours. These inefficiencies not only strained IT resources but also impacted employees and clients relying on seamless system operations. 

 

Solution

Rocket Terminal Emulator delivered a streamlined, feature-rich solution tailored to BerkOne’s needs

After testing a variety of terminal emulator products, BerkOne selected Rocket Terminal Emulator for its flexible licensing, macro compatibility, and cost efficiency. To avoid disruptions, the deployment was strategically implemented over five months, department by department. Rocket Software’s support team provided exceptional guidance and customized solutions, ensuring rapid onboarding and long-term satisfaction. 

Results

Using Rocket Terminal Emulator, BerkOne elevated operational efficiency and drastically reduced costs

The new solution delivered significant cost savings, with a projected 48% reduction in costs over five years compared to the previous system. It also drastically improved time efficiency, cutting upgrade times by 80%, from 325 hours to just minutes. This allowed IT resources to shift their focus to strategic, customer-oriented projects, boosting overall productivity. Furthermore, employees provided positive feedback, praising the platform's enhanced functionality and customizability, which significantly increased user satisfaction. 

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