PivIT Orchestrates IT Separation and Growth for Mechanical Contractor
The Challenge
A mechanical contractor services company (the Client) was undergoing a significant divestiture from a parent company. They needed to establish a separate IT infrastructure for their newly formed entity. Additionally, the Client required support for a divestiture within their organization and the closure of a Florida plant.
The Solution
PivIT Strategy served as a trusted partner throughout the Client’s divestiture process. We provided a comprehensive solution that encompassed:
- IT Divestiture Project Leadership PivIT played a key role in leading and managing the IT separation project. This included:
- Project Team Formation We assisted in defining the necessary project team and identifying personnel with the required skillsets and resources to ensure a smooth separation.
- IT Portfolio Review We conducted a thorough review of the Client's IT portfolio to determine and document shared applications, infrastructure, and contracts/licenses that needed to be separated.
- Separation Activities Execution PivIT oversaw the execution of all separation activities, ensuring a seamless transition for the Client's IT environment.
- Ongoing IT Support To manage the Client's ongoing IT operations, we provided:
- Managed Service Desk and Workstation Management Services Our dedicated service desk provides prompt and efficient IT support to all Client employees. Additionally, we proactively manage workstations for optimal performance, security, and efficiency.
- Microsoft Office 365 License Administration and Support PivIT streamlines the administration of Office 365 licenses and offers ongoing support to maximize user productivity.
- Advanced Cybersecurity Services To safeguard the Client's data and systems, PivIT implemented leading-edge security solutions, including SentinelOne Active EDR for advanced endpoint detection and response, and Proofpoint Email Security for enhanced email protection.
- Server Management Services PivIT's expert technicians manage the Client's servers, ensuring optimal performance, uptime, and system health.
- Cloud Management Services (Azure) We leverage Microsoft Azure cloud services to provide the Client with scalability, agility, and cost-efficiency.
Beyond Standard Services
PivIT Strategy demonstrated its commitment to the Client’s success by taking on additional challenges:
- Internal Divestiture and Plant Closure Support We successfully led and managed the IT aspects of a divestiture within the Client's organization and the closure of their Florida plant. This included the decommissioning of servers, networks, firewalls, and workstations, ensuring a smooth transition and minimizing downtime.
Results
PivIT Strategy’s expertise and comprehensive approach have empowered the Client to achieve several key objectives:
- Successful IT Separation PivIT's leadership facilitated a seamless IT separation, creating a stable and independent IT foundation for the newly formed entity.
- Enhanced IT Security The implementation of advanced cybersecurity measures protects the Client from evolving cyber threats.
- Optimized IT Operations Managed IT services optimize the Client's IT infrastructure, allowing their internal team to focus on core business activities.
- Streamlined Cloud Adoption Cloud management services through Azure provide the Client with scalability, agility, and cost-effectiveness to support future growth.
By exceeding expectations and acting as a trusted advisor throughout their divestiture and growth journey, PivIT Strategy has established a strong and successful partnership with the Client.