EDF Energy: Ensuring critical business continuity and secure collaboration

The challenge

EDF Energy manages complex decommissioning projects that are heavily regulated and require multiple external contractors. This was creating error-prone, slow manual process overload. EDF Energy wanted a digitalize document management tool that could enable third-party collaboration, efficiently and securely, instead of on-premise systems that:

• Couldn’t be accessed by external partners
• Increased manual workarounds and paperwork which slowed down project management
• Didn’t enable secure collaboration on sensitive projects 

The solution

EDF Energy chose Ideagen Huddle for its:

• Secure, cloud-based platform enabling easy access and precise control on the most sensitive projects
• Ability to create Workspaces for secure collaboration with external partners 
• Features supporting task management and approvals

The implementation

Before, EDF Energy faced significant challenges with on-premise IT systems that hampered efficient collaboration and project management. Migrating to Ideagen Huddle provided a secure, cloud-based platform that streamlined processes and improved operational efficiency. The COVID pandemic turned up the heat for EDF Energy, but again Ideagen Huddle the company to adapt fast and keep collaborating.

As well as critical projects staying on track, the solution helped EDF Energy to:

• Share and collaborat on project documentation, enhancing security, transparency and control
• Create a more collaborative and efficient culture around project management
• Reduce reliance on paperwork and lengthy email discussions
• Ensure critical business continuity during the global health crisis by facilitating remote work

The outcome

Ideagen Huddle has energized and digitalized EDF Energy’s project management and collaboration processes, ensuring better efficiency, security, and business continuity:

• Enhanced security and control over project documentation
• Improved collaboration and efficiency in project management
• Ensured business continuity during the COVID pandemic