Case Study:
Building a Trusted Partnership Through Quality & Strategic Delivery
Advent
Ascent International Group, September 2025
Partnership Overview
This case study highlights TechNET IT’s strategic partnership with Advent International, led by Kieran Clarke, which has evolved from an initial delivery engagement into a deeply embedded and trusted relationship.
Through a consultative, quality-driven approach, TechNET IT has delivered measurable value combining precision in delivery with cost efficiency and long-term strategic alignment.
By offering a cost-effective alternative to the traditional consultancy model, TechNET has enabled Advent to achieve exceptional outcomes while reducing total external spend and increasing the impact of deployed resources.
The partnership has resulted in a 100% contract renewal rate, the creation of an embedded network of Subject Matter Experts, and a sustained record of delivery excellence.
This document demonstrates how TechNET IT’s embedded partnership model has already created measurable value within Advent and how this same approach will continue to support the organisation’s future transformation initiatives, including Project Optima in 2026.
Initial Engagement & Challenge
When Advent International embarked on implementing a new Workday HCM system, they faced an urgent challenge: identifying niche consultants with both the technical capability and the cultural fit required to ensure success.
Following an unsuccessful initial search phase with other suppliers, TechNET was engaged to provide a high quality, cost-efficient solution capable of stabilising and accelerating delivery while maintaining alignment with Advent’s high performance and cultural standards.
Deepening the Partnership
Building on the success of the Workday HCM implementation, Advent International expanded its collaboration with TechNET IT—evolving from a supplier relationship into a strategic, embedded partnership.
Advent required a trusted partner who could not only deliver exceptional talent but also add value directly within programme delivery and process design.
Embedded Delivery Model
Today, TechNET IT is fully integrated within Advent’s Workday transformation, providing hands-on support that goes far beyond recruitment.
Working alongside Advent’s programme leads, TechNET is:
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Supporting testing of the Workday Recruitment platform, ensuring functionality aligns with business and user needs.
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Shaping recruitment process design and documentation to create scalable, compliant workflows.
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Connecting delivery feedback between consultants, HR, and HRIS to drive continuous improvement.
This embedded engagement reflects the depth of trust and collaboration between both organisations—positioning TechNET IT as a strategic delivery partner at the heart of Advent’s transformation journey, including the upcoming Project Optima in 2026.
Future Alignment
While the Workday Recruitment initiative is ongoing, TechNET’s integration within the programme exemplifies the strategic maturity and consultative value brought to every engagement.
This collaboration ensures Advent benefits not only from high-calibre talent but also from continuous improvement, operational alignment, and delivery intelligence drawn from on-the-ground experience.
As Advent prepares for Project Optima in 2026, TechNET is already aligned to provide specialist talent, testing expertise, and process support to help drive the next phase of transformation.