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With compute , storage , licensing , security and Backup-As-a-Service managed by Tecala ’ s MSP model , this shifts and allows more resources at St Hilliers to undertake strategic initiatives especially the evolving requirement on security .
“ Security is always paramount for us and we are always searching for ways to improve our security standing , not reduce it ,” said Lim .
A new era of agility
With its infrastructure upgraded , data protected and cloud environment secure St Hilliers is entering a new phase where it can quickly provide the IT services staff need without compromising security .
“ With Tecala on our side , our teams can focus on delivering customer projects and not IT ,” said Lim .
And for a company with a large geographic area to service , having an on-demand , secure workplace that is accessible remotely is a huge win for agility . and record the technology strategies no longer recommended or considered .
“ St Hilliers is a great example of how the MSP model works well for companies with existing IT infrastructure
This consistent focus ensures performance , reliability and the overall end-user experience continues to expand and improve .
Delivering the technology strategy roadmap
With a technology strategy roadmap established , Tecala could deliver on the requirements and work to improve the company ’ s security and agility . The program of work included :
WITH TECALA ON OUR SIDE , OUR TEAMS CAN FOCUS ON DELIVERING CUSTOMER PROJECTS
AND NOT IT .
• Data protection . Improved backup and monitoring solutions for on-premises and cloud-based data .
• Site connectivity . Standardized connectivity to St Hilliers ’ corporate network which results in not only better integration and security management , but also significant overhead savings .
• Internet security . Tecala ’ s managed firewall service secures Internet and other St Hilliers site traffic . Complex setup of firewalls was streamlined .
• Managed cloud . Migrate infrastructure to Tecala ’ s VDC ( Cloud Computing environment ) dramatically reducing infrastructure costs and the high-level of dependency on centralized offices .
• Cloud security . With Tecala as a cloud access security broker ( CASB ), a new security gateway between the St Hilliers Corporate network and cloud apps was established , improving the detection and management of security risks . and ambitions to grow with the cloud ,” said Tecala Group , Managing Director , Pieter DeGunst .
Lim added : “ St Hilliers has been operating for over 30 years . We ’ ve always prided ourselves on the quality and efficacy of our customer service , which is very much based on the promise that we ’ ll go anywhere for a client , wherever their business takes . Having a technology partner like Tecala allows us to deliver on that promise .
“ The way they now deliver and support our IT services gives us a robust , agile and secure technology platform for our business . The strategic technology roadmap they ’ ve developed gives me and my board complete confidence that our long-term business objectives are being fully supported by our IT infrastructure .” p
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