{"id":12442,"date":"2023-12-13T01:42:27","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T01:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/intelliworx.wpenginepowered.com\/au\/?p=12442"},"modified":"2025-03-26T05:28:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T05:28:32","slug":"streamlining-operations-modernising-zip-industries-on-premises-mail-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intelliworx.co\/au\/case-studies\/streamlining-operations-modernising-zip-industries-on-premises-mail-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Streamlining Operations: Modernising Zip Industries&#8217; On-Premises Mail Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12442\" class=\"elementor elementor-12442\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-section-luminosity=\"dark\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d53ec4d elementor-section-height-full elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"2d53ec4d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-66b24330\" data-id=\"66b24330\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-80d6af6 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"80d6af6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-82279ed\" data-id=\"82279ed\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b31f77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"2b31f77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69ece31085992\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  elementor-heading-title lqd-highlight-classic lqd-highlight-grow-left h1\"  > Streamlining Operations: Modernising Zip Industries' On-Premises Mail Server <\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7188f13b elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"7188f13b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69ece3108687d\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  lqd-highlight-classic lqd-highlight-grow-left p\"  > Recognising the need to further enhance communication capabilities, Zip Industries embarked on a strategic initiative to modernise their email infrastructure. While their existing on-premises mail server has provided valuable service over many years, it also presented opportunities for improvement. Zip Industries sought a solution that would not only enhance reliability and eliminate occasional monthly outages, but also streamline internal mail management processes. This proactive approach reflects their commitment to continuous improvement and fostering a dynamic and efficient work environment. <\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec76c1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-ld_button\" data-id=\"ec76c1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ld_button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a \n\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/intelliworx.wpenginepowered.com\/au\/contact\/\"class=\"elementor-button btn btn-solid btn-hover-txt-liquid-y btn-sm btn-icon-shaped btn-has-label\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-text=\"Get in touch\" class=\"btn-txt\" data-transition-delay=\"true\" data-delay-options=\"{&quot;elements&quot;: &quot;.lqd-chars&quot;, &quot;delayType&quot;: &quot;animation&quot;, &quot;startDelay&quot;: 0, &quot;delayBetween&quot;: 32.5}\" data-split-text=\"true\" data-split-options=\"{&quot;type&quot;: &quot;chars, words&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGet in touch\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bbe9f7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5bbe9f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1af09b elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-ld_button\" data-id=\"f1af09b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ld_button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a \n\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/intelliworx.wpenginepowered.com\/au\/contact\/\"class=\"elementor-button btn btn-solid btn-hover-txt-liquid-y btn-sm btn-icon-shaped btn-has-label\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-text=\"Get a free consultation\" class=\"btn-txt\" data-transition-delay=\"true\" data-delay-options=\"{&quot;elements&quot;: &quot;.lqd-chars&quot;, &quot;delayType&quot;: &quot;animation&quot;, &quot;startDelay&quot;: 0, &quot;delayBetween&quot;: 32.5}\" data-split-text=\"true\" data-split-options=\"{&quot;type&quot;: &quot;chars, words&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGet a free consultation\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5b4ada8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5b4ada8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lqd-css-sticky-column elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-44f4b32\" style=\"--lqd-sticky-offset:30px\" data-id=\"44f4b32\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dded478 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"dded478\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69ece3108c288\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  elementor-heading-title lqd-highlight-classic lqd-highlight-grow-left h3\"  > The Client<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-73ede1d\" data-id=\"73ede1d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd88a62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"bd88a62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69ece3108d4f2\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  lqd-highlight-classic lqd-highlight-grow-left p\"  > Established in 1947, Zip Industries is a proudly Australian-owned and operated business specialising in the design and manufacture of cutting-edge instant water systems. Headquartered in Sydney, the company boasts a national network of offices and over 300 skilled technicians, ensuring comprehensive installation, maintenance, and service for customers across Australia. <\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-28f1514 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"28f1514\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-073fc50\" data-id=\"073fc50\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7edaa4a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7edaa4a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-cfec396\" data-id=\"cfec396\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d08658c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-ld_fancy_image\" data-id=\"d08658c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ld_fancy_image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"lqd-imggrp-single d-block pos-rel perspective\" data-hover3d=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lqd-imggrp-img-container d-inline-flex pos-rel align-items-center justify-content-center transform-style-3d\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"w-100 pos-rel\" data-stacking-factor=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D&#039;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#039; viewBox%3D&#039;0 0 1365 768&#039;%2F%3E\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17619 ld-lazyload\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/intelliworx.co\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/04\/iStock-1481163846.webp\" data-aspect=\"1.77734375\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a0ad3c6 intelliworx-case-study__container elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1a0ad3c6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bba6d39\" data-id=\"5bba6d39\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2379f397 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"2379f397\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69ece310a69d8\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  elementor-heading-title lqd-highlight-classic lqd-highlight-grow-left h3\"  > The Business Need<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a845d49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a845d49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As a leading Australian manufacturer and designer of instant water systems, Zip Industries relies on a robust and efficient communication infrastructure to support its operations and maintain seamless customer service. However, the company&#8217;s legacy on-premises mail server presented several challenges, hindering performance, reliability, and security. To address these issues and ensure future-proof email capabilities, Zip Industries embarked on a strategic modernisation initiative.<\/p><p><strong>1. Legacy On-Prem Mail Server<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Limited Scalability: The existing on-premises server struggles to accommodate the growing email volume and user base of Zip Industries, leading to performance bottlenecks and delays.<\/li><li>Outdated Technology: The server operates on outdated software and hardware, making it susceptible to security vulnerabilities and lacking the latest features for enhanced functionality and collaboration.<\/li><li>Maintenance Burden: Managing the on-premises server requires significant IT resources and expertise, diverting valuable time and effort from core business activities.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>2. Mail Management Issues<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Inefficient Workflows: Manual processes and outdated software contribute to cumbersome internal mail handling, hindering productivity and collaboration.<\/li><li>Monthly Outages: Frequent outages disrupt email availability, causing communication delays and impacting day-to-day business operations.<\/li><li>Limited Automation: The lack of automation tools for tasks like email sorting, archiving, and compliance management creates unnecessary administrative overhead.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>3. Security Enhancement Goals<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Elevated Security Risks: The outdated server and software pose increased vulnerability to security breaches and data leaks, requiring proactive measures to protect sensitive information.<\/li><li>Incomplete Compliance: The existing system may not meet the latest compliance requirements for data privacy and security, potentially leading to fines and reputational damage.<\/li><li>Limited Disaster Recovery: The current infrastructure lacks robust disaster recovery capabilities, putting business continuity at risk in case of unforeseen events.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4edbb8a elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-ld_button\" data-id=\"4edbb8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ld_button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a \n\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/intelliworx.wpenginepowered.com\/au\/contact\/\"class=\"elementor-button btn btn-solid btn-hover-txt-liquid-y btn-sm btn-icon-shaped btn-has-label\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span data-text=\"want to know more?\" class=\"btn-txt\" data-transition-delay=\"true\" data-delay-options=\"{&quot;elements&quot;: &quot;.lqd-chars&quot;, &quot;delayType&quot;: &quot;animation&quot;, &quot;startDelay&quot;: 0, &quot;delayBetween&quot;: 32.5}\" data-split-text=\"true\" data-split-options=\"{&quot;type&quot;: &quot;chars, words&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\twant to know more?\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-46aff86f intelliworx-case-study__container elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"46aff86f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7f1cc6c4\" data-id=\"7f1cc6c4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52371881 elementor-widget elementor-widget-hub_fancy_heading\" data-id=\"52371881\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hub_fancy_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div id=\"ld-fancy-heading-69ece310aaa39\" class=\"ld-fancy-heading pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"ld-fh-element d-inline-block pos-rel  elementor-heading-title lqd-highlight-classic lqd-highlight-grow-left h3\"  > The Solution<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1290b08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1290b08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Zip Water Australia&#8217;s migration to Microsoft 365 wasn&#8217;t just about switching platforms; it involved a carefully orchestrated hybrid approach that ensured a smooth transition and minimised disruption to ongoing operations. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of the key steps involved:<\/p><p><strong>1. Strategic Planning and Assessment:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Conducted a comprehensive assessment of Zip Water&#8217;s existing email infrastructure and user needs.<\/li><li>Defined clear migration goals and objectives for improved performance, reliability, and security.<\/li><li>Developed a detailed migration plan with defined timelines, responsibilities, and risk management strategies.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>2. On-Premises Optimisation and Coexistence:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Upgraded the on-premises mail server to the latest supported version to ensure compatibility with the hybrid environment.<\/li><li>Implemented a phased migration approach, migrating user mailboxes in batches to minimise impact on individual users.<\/li><li>Established a coexistence period where both on-premises and cloud-based systems operated simultaneously to ensure smooth user transition.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>3. Secure and Seamless Integration with Microsoft 365:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Utilised Microsoft Azure Directory Federation Serivces (ADFS) to synchronise user identities and authenticate access to both environments.<\/li><li>Configured single sign-on (SSO) for seamless user access to email and other Microsoft 365 services.<\/li><li>Implemented advanced security measures like conditional access and multi-factor authentication to protect sensitive data.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>4. Ongoing Monitoring and Management:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Continuously monitored the hybrid environment for performance, security, and user adoption.<\/li><li>Provided ongoing support and training to users to ensure smooth transition and efficient utilisation of the new platform.<\/li><li>Proactively identified and addressed any potential issues or challenges that arose during the migration process.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ff21227 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ff21227\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e99bc5\" data-id=\"5e99bc5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d96ce76 elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"d96ce76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/intelliworx.co\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/Azure-2-1.webp);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Azure-2\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWork faster. Work Smarter. 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