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From Grocery Store to Multi-Sector Group: The Impact of 50 Years of Growth
What began as a small supermarket in the city of Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, in Santa Catarina, has now transformed into one of the largest conglomerates in the region. Under the name Grupo MundialMix, the company has diversified its operations beyond retail, entering sectors such as wholesale, construction, FM radio, financial services, and real estate. In the supermarket sector, it has 20 stores under the Imperatriz banner, in addition to 11 units of the Brasil Atacadista brand, totaling 31 stores.
Modern challenges for a diversified operation
The rapid expansion and multiplicity of businesses brought new challenges to the MundialMix Group, especially in IT infrastructure. Alexandre Lischka, the IT Manager, mentions the need for a solid and secure infrastructure, particularly in the context of cloud migration. Furthermore, cybersecurity has become a priority, given the increasing complexity of operations. As he points out, "connectivity and latency were initial concerns, as were the costs associated with maintaining a local data center."
Skyone: A new level of safety and efficiency
To support its growth and meet technological challenges, the MundialMix Group chose Skyone as a strategic partner. The Skyone platform cloud computing module , which includes the Skyone Autosky . Furthermore, the Cybersecurity ensured real-time protection, monitoring threats and guaranteeing the integrity of sensitive operational data. This continuous analysis allowed the group to focus its efforts on expanding its stores and businesses, confident that its technological infrastructure was secure and stable.
"With Skyone, we were able to align our growth with security, without sacrificing efficiency," Alexandre points out.
Cloud transformation: Connectivity and cost savings
Since implementing Skyone, the MundialMix Group has experienced significant improvements in its operations. One of the biggest advances was the reduction in latency in cloud connectivity, which reached 20 milliseconds, eliminating interruptions and providing continuous operation. Furthermore, the group managed to eliminate the high costs of upgrading and maintaining a local data center, making the cloud environment a sustainable and efficient long-term solution.
Skyone's cybersecurity solution ensured that the group kept its operations protected against cyberattacks, allowing the IT team to focus on strategic growth initiatives.
The future in the cloud: Expansion and innovation with a focus on AI
With Skyone managing its IT infrastructure, Grupo MundialMix is exploring new technological opportunities, including the use of artificial intelligence. Alexandre mentions that, although AI is still being analyzed, the company sees great potential in optimizing sales processes and inventory management. However, he emphasizes that the adoption of these technologies will require careful planning, especially in terms of cost-benefit and security.
"The future of retail lies in artificial intelligence, and we are evaluating how this technology can help us predict sales and improve our inventory management," concludes Alexandre.
