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Our Journey
2004
The Beginning
Embarking on an exciting journey in 2004, Softsource was conceived by five visionary company directors united by a common belief in making a meaningful impact. These five directors, hailing from diverse backgrounds, each possessed the entrepreneurial acumen of having established and managed technology-based companies in their own right. Collectively, they brought with them an impressive resume of over 100 years of industry experience and shared an unwavering vision: "To Make our customers' lives easier and their businesses more productive and efficient."
Fast forward to the present, and it's worth noting that all five directors remain dedicated owners and continue to work tirelessly within the organisation, steering it towards a future characterised by innovation and excellence. This is the story of our journey, one that has its roots in a commitment to usher in automation to mid-market businesses across New Zealand and, ultimately, make a profound difference in the world of technology and business.
2011
Cloud Inception
In 2011, a pivotal year in our journey, we took a significant leap forward by delving into the world of cloud computing. This was the year when the concept of cloud technology was still in its nascent stages, and we recognised the immense potential it held for the future. With dedication and foresight, we designed, built and in June 2011, launched our entrada Data Centre – NZ's most advanced data centre facility giving NZ businesses access to some of the most advanced technologies in the world.
Located in Albany on Auckland’s North Shore, it was the first fully operational data centre in New Zealand to offer end-to-end HP Converged Infrastructure. It was also the first data centre in the Asia Pacific region to implement HP’s new 3PAR storage technology and laid the foundation for what would become a cornerstone of our services.
The inception of our cloud platform was a pivotal moment, as it allowed us to offer virtualisation and managed services with unprecedented efficiency. Virtualisation technology revolutionised the way businesses operated, offering cost-effective and scalable solutions that ensured optimal resource utilisation. As a result, we were able to provide our clients with a dynamic and flexible environment to host their IT infrastructure, offering significant improvements in operational performance and cost savings.
2011
Managed Services Introduced
Simultaneously, our foray into managed services represented a commitment to providing comprehensive and tailored solutions to our clients. We recognised that as businesses became increasingly reliant on technology, they needed expert guidance to navigate the complexities of IT management. Our managed services division was born from the understanding that our clients could focus on their core operations while we took care of their technology needs, ensuring the highest levels of reliability, security, and performance.
With the cloud as our catalyst, we continued to expand our services, offering a seamless integration of virtualisation and managed services through our cloud platform. This integration empowered our clients to leverage the full spectrum of our capabilities, allowing them to scale and adapt to the ever-evolving demands of their businesses.
2016
The launch of Hybrid IaaS
In March 2016 Softsource launched its next generation Infrastructure as a Service offering “entrada Hybrid IaaS”, heralding Australasia’s first Microsoft Azure Certified for Hybrid Cloud Data Centre.
This elite Microsoft endorsement certified the entrada platform to be Azure compliant and adheres to world standards, ensuring New Zealand businesses access to a world class Hybrid Data Centre solution through a single source for both locally hosted and public clouds. The Hybrid model, incorporates a mix of local cloud and Azure hosted virtual machines on demand, allowing businesses to transverse platforms through a single point of control, as and when required.
2021
The Acquisition
January 2021 bought a big change for Softsource. A strategic acquisition united the strengths and expertise of two prominent companies, providing an opportunity for both organisations to amplify their growth through enriched service offerings and support.
Both companies were in a phase of robust expansion, driven by their strong positions as industry leaders, underpinned by values-driven, customer-centric approaches. As they explored avenues to diversify their service portfolios without compromising their core competencies, the decision to join forces emerged as the ideal solution.
This acquisition establishes a sturdy foundation that empowers us to guide customers through the transition from on-premises to cloud, bolstering our capabilities and support infrastructure.
By combining our forces, we could concentrate on our areas of excellence while offering a comprehensive suite of products and services through a single trusted partner organisation. Introducing and operating as Softsource vBridge - one cohesive entity, we continue to deliver cutting-edge services and assist New Zealand businesses in their journey towards digital transformation and beyond.
2023
One Name
In mid-October 2023, as part of our journey to further amalgamate the Christchurch (formerly vBridge) and Auckland (formerly Softsource) offices, we introduced the new Softsource vBridge domain name svbgroup.co.nz.
Having the full team using the same domain name reduced confusion for our customers, simplified our communications and helps us build strength of a single team. A natural progression with the single domain name enabled a relaunch of the Softsource vBridge website containing the best of what was previously the Softsource and vBridge websites and giving us a single platform for communications and repository for current information.
And so, our journey continues, as we find new ways to make technology easy for our customers. Stay tuned for more exciting new developments!
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