TECHNOLOGY using Dynamics CRM , and a supply chain management capability using Dynamics AX . Another core programme is updating the infrastructure and desktop operating system .
“ Balancing how we interact between SCC data centres and Microsoft cloud services , we are relying much more on needing connected systems , so we also have a network improvement programme with Vodafone that is looking to improve the bandwidth to all of our sites and all of our locations over the next 12 months ,” Powell says , concluding that NHSBT is currently investing more heavily in technology than it has for some time , meaning that this complex organisation is making steady improvements . “ The technologies that we ’ re using allow us to both provide convenience to our donors and to clinicians , and also gives significant overall operational efficiency to NHSBT . Ultimately , it all contributes to what we are about as an organisation – enabling our donors to do something amazing , to save and improve the lives of others ” Powell says . www . nhsbt . nhs . uk 39