Case Study: MRV Communications, Inc achieves $120,000 in annual savings and cuts hundreds of reporting hours with Workiva

MRV Makes a Powerful Connection with Wdesk

MRV Communications, a California-based manufacturer of optical communications equipment with more than 700 employees and six subsidiaries, faced an inefficient, labor-intensive SEC reporting process managed by a very small corporate finance team. After restating 20 years of reports and filing multiple 10-Qs, the company struggled with manual Word and Excel workflows, heavy reliance on a third‑party printer, and time-consuming change management.

MRV adopted Wdesk in 2010, quickly transitioning to a collaborative platform that automated formatting, streamlined EDGAR conversion, and allowed secure remote filing. The change eliminated outsourcing costs, saved about $120,000 annually, cut hundreds of reporting hours, and gave the finance team greater flexibility and improved work–life balance.

MRV Communications, Inc

Blima Tuller

V.P. Finance