Advanced energy industries (AE).

• Author: Kovach, Joe
• Position: Special Advertising Section: Success Profiles - Advanced Energy Industries partners with Interlink to streamline global IT operations - Brief Article

Ft. Collins-based AE, provider of tools and technology to the semiconductor industry, operates in a rapidly evolving market. "To keep pace with the industry and provide leading edge solutions, we have to constantly advance our products, improve our business processes and reduce costs," said Joe Kovach, AE CIO.

That commitment to improvement has led AE to acquire sites throughout the world and, more recently, to partner with Interlink to architect a solution that will streamline their global IT operations.

Working with a partner who has proven experience was a critical factor in selecting Interlink. "Interlink exudes knowledge and backs it up with real life experience. They understand the bigger picture," said Kovach.

After assessing AE's current environment, the Interlink team has made recommendations for prioritizing technology initiatives for standardization and cost-savings. AEs leadership is impressed with how the Interlink team has interacted with their staff. "Whenever you bring in expertise from outside, there are...