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Products in this case study:
THE CUSTOMER
AFAS Software: Simplifying Business Automation
AFAS Software is a Dutch family company that develops innovative business software. With over 700 employees, they help organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises, work smarter every day.
Their all-in-one solution, AFAS Profit, combines a powerful ERP Suite with a fully integrated HR & Payroll system. Trusted by companies such as De Volksbank, Orpheus Theater, and Congress Center, and Vink Bouw, AFAS simplifies complex processes and supports seamless business automation.
THE CHALLENGE
A high-performance, reliable hosting partner
AFAS needed a reliable hosting partner to support its growing cloud-based ERP services. Initially considering managing hosting in-house, AFAS realized that outsourcing would provide greater flexibility, reliability, and scalability without diverting focus from its core business.
Additionally, AFAS had its requirements:
- A local private cloud solution that guarantees data sovereignty within the EU, ensuring compliance with GDPR.
- A Dutch-based provider that understood the local business culture, allowing for fast communication, responsive support, and shared values.
- To stay true to its Green & Fair philosophy, AFAS needed a local hosting provider with energy-efficient data centers that prioritize renewable energy, responsible cooling methods, and reduced emissions.
"We now have a green team, we seem to be achieving our goal of 100 percent green energy in 2025, we are working on reducing our energy consumption and emissions, and we are inspiring others in the chain to do the same. And I notice throughout our company: it also makes our work more fun." - Pieter Dijkhuis CFO at Leaseweb
THE SOLUTION
A Private Cloud Infrastructure
Leaseweb provided AFAS with a VMware-based virtualized private cloud solution. This solution includes:
- Dedicated virtualized servers: Giving AFAS control over their managed hardware.
- Platinum SLA: For guaranteed uptime and premium support
- Networking infrastructure: Including firewalls, multi-tiered storage, and load balancers, managed by Leaseweb.
- White-label integration: Allowing AFAS to provide hosting under their own brand while Leaseweb handles the backend infrastructure.
"We wanted a partner with a good continuous hosting infrastructure and high uptime. Leaseweb was recommended as they were the only provider on the market that offered what we were looking for."
- Bas van der Veldt, CEO, AFAS Software
THE RESULTS
99.7% Uptime
Ensuring smooth operations for over 4.5 million end users.
Data sovereignty & security
Hosted in Dutch data centers, fully compliant with ISO 27001 and GDPR.
Sustainable IT infrastructure
Aligned with AFAS’s green initiatives, leveraging Leaseweb’s energy-efficient data centers.
THE FUTURE
AFAS Software and Leaseweb are committed to furthering their successful partnership, focusing on reliability, scalability, and sustainability. Looking ahead, AFAS plans to expand its customer base, relying on Leaseweb’s flexible cloud solutions to support its growth.
"AFAS is a lead customer for us. The company is leading the way and challenges us to do the same in our chain"
- Pieter Dijkhuis CFO at Leaseweb
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