How the Iomart Group helped PortmanDentex simplify Microsoft 365, unlock savings and build a platform for future innovation.
As one of the UK's largest dental groups, PortmanDentex supports around 370 practices across the UK and Republic of Ireland. Following a period of significant growth, including its merger with Dentex, the organisation faced the challenge of bringing together thousands of colleagues across a fragmented technology landscape.
Multiple Microsoft 365 and third-party tenants created unnecessary complexity around collaboration, governance, licensing and day-to-day administration. As the organisation continued to grow, creating a more connected, manageable digital workplace became a strategic priority.
Working with Atech, part of the Iomart Group, PortmanDentex consolidated its Microsoft estate into a single Microsoft 365 tenant, creating a more unified environment for almost 8,000 users.
The result is a simpler, more connected Microsoft platform that improves collaboration across the organisation while providing greater visibility of licensing, governance and future planning.
A Partnership Built Around Long-Term Value
Tenant consolidation was only the beginning.
As part of the wider Iomart Group, Atech continues to work alongside PortmanDentex to help the organisation maximise the value of its Microsoft investment, exploring opportunities across AI, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft Fabric and Azure.
Rather than acting as a technology supplier, the team works as a strategic extension of the internal IT function, bringing expertise, challenging thinking where appropriate and helping the business make confident decisions as Microsoft technologies continue to evolve.
The relationship also provides direct access to Microsoft programmes and funding opportunities, helping PortmanDentex accelerate innovation while reducing pressure on internal teams.
Delivering Measurable Outcomes
Alongside improving collaboration and simplifying management, the partnership has already delivered significant commercial value, including:
- More than £100,000 in Microsoft licensing savings
- Over £20,000 secured through Microsoft funding programmes
- Further optimisation opportunities as Azure adoption continues
By combining Microsoft expertise with the broader capabilities of the Iomart Group, PortmanDentex has built a platform that supports both today's operational needs and tomorrow's innovation.
Supporting Every Stage of the Microsoft Journey
Today, the partnership continues to support PortmanDentex across:
- Microsoft 365 tenant consolidation
- Microsoft licensing optimisation
- AI strategy and adoption
- Microsoft Teams and SharePoint innovation
- Microsoft Fabric planning and migration
- Azure optimisation and cloud adoption
- Access to Microsoft funding programmes
- Strategic consultancy and managed Microsoft services
Looking Ahead
Technology doesn't stand still, and neither do the organisations that rely on it.
With a unified Microsoft environment now in place, PortmanDentex is well positioned to embrace new technologies, accelerate AI adoption and continue modernising its digital workplace with confidence.
For the Iomart Group, it's another example of how bringing together deep Microsoft expertise, strategic guidance and long-term partnership helps organisations realise greater value from their technology investments.
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