Overview

Since 1994, Invercargill Airport has been serving the Southland region. Originally a small regional airport, it has grown significantly to accommodate an increasing number of passengers and flights. The airport’s primary focus has always been on providing a safe, efficient, and welcoming gateway to the Southland region. Over the years, its facilities and services have expanded to meet the evolving needs of both travellers and the aviation industry.

As the gateway to Southland, Invercargill Airport holds a unique and special place in the community.

Their Needs

Celebrating a remarkable 150-year legacy, McCulloch & Partners has been a cornerstone of the community since its establishment in 1874. With branches in Invercargill, Queenstown, and Te Anau, the firm has built a reputation for delivering specialist accounting and business advisory services. They cater to a diverse range of industries, including farming, fishing, forestry, tourism, manufacturing, transportation, and construction, showcasing their versatility and expertise in addressing varied client needs.

Beyond their professional services, McCulloch & Partners is deeply rooted in community involvement. For over 130 years, they have actively supported local initiatives through voluntary contributions, with their partners and managers participating in organizations such as sports clubs, schools, and charitable trusts. This enduring commitment underscores their dedication to strengthening and enriching the communities they serve.

How We Helped

In 2015, McCulloch & Partners relocated to a new office on Don Street, Invercargill, as part of a multi-million-dollar development aimed at revitalising the city’s central business district. This move marked a significant transition in their operations, necessitating enhanced IT solutions to support modern business practices across all their branches, including those in Wanaka, Queenstown, and Te Anau. A key focus was transitioning to a paperless system with cloud-based data storage, ensuring seamless access to information across locations. Additionally, they implemented Microsoft Office tools and prioritised cybersecurity by adopting KnowBe4, a phishing simulation and training platform. These advancements not only modernised their operations but also equipped their team to safeguard client data effectively and navigate evolving technology demands.

The Results

Sally Black, Associate of McCulloch and Partners said “We’re very reliant on technology here, many of our clients are on software solutions and we have got most of our business on cloud platforms, knowing that Focus are there to support us in the journey and they have definitely help us with massive systems upgrades and changes in the last 6 years, it helps us, our day to day business operate smoothly because we can do what we need to do and if we have issues, they’ll be there to support us“

Greg Munro, Partner of McCulloch and Partner said “When we decided to shift in our new office on Don Street, Focus was heavily involved there with getting us up to speed and what we needed so going paperless didn’t need as much space in this new office as our previous office. It was just a seamless transition really being able to use the cloud for old paper and data now, it’s a lot easier and its less stress on our servers, and our office is a lot more efficient”

Summary

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