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Hireforce is a growing tool and equipment hire business. It provides small tools, such as drills and saws, as well as welfare units, excavators, access platforms, and other heavy plant equipment to the UK construction sector. In addition to an expanding chain of local depots, the business offers a national one-call service, Hireforce One, providing equipment to customer sites across the UK.
Hireforce now enjoys a stable and resilient IT infrastructure with a significant reduction in outages. The move to Microsoft Azure has ensured data is backed-up and easily recoverable. The implementation of Azure Virtual Desktop and Microsoft Endpoint Manager has improved end-user computing and centralised device management, enabling Hireforce to focus on its core business activities.
boxxe transformed Hireforce's IT systems, achieving 99.95% uptime with Microsoft Azure.
Migrated IT infrastructure to Microsoft Azure, implemented Azure Virtual Desktop for end-user computing and deployed Microsoft Endpoint Manager for centralised device management.
Hireforce is a growing tool and equipment hire business
Unhappy with outages, Hireforce wanted to move IT to a leading public cloud solution
Hireforce needed the ability to support a number of teams in different locations. They required stable IT with remote support. Hireforce had been working with an IT service provider for several years, using a smaller cloud data centre for hosting. Whilst day-to-day support was good, the hosting environment had proved unstable, leading to frequent outages and disruptions.
The boxxe Group proposed a comprehensive IT transformation plan to address Hireforce's challenges. This included migrating their entire IT infrastructure to Microsoft Azure to leverage its stability and scalability. Additionally, the plan involved implementing Azure Virtual Desktop to enhance end-user computing and provide seamless remote access. Microsoft Endpoint Manager was deployed for centralised device management, ensuring all devices are secure and up-to-date.
The team began with a detailed assessment of Hireforce's current IT environment to identify pain points and areas for improvement. Following this, a tailored IT solution architecture leveraging Microsoft Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop was developed. The migration to Microsoft Azure was executed with minimal downtime, ensuring a smooth transition. This included setting up Azure Virtual Desktops and configuring Microsoft Endpoint Manager. Comprehensive training was provided for Hireforce's IT staff, along with ongoing support to ensure effective management of the new environment.
The IT transformation led by the boxxe Group delivered several key benefits. Hireforce now operates with a highly stable infrastructure, supported by Microsoft Azure's 99.95% uptime guarantee. Azure Virtual Desktop improved the end-user experience, providing faster access to applications and data. Microsoft Endpoint Manager streamlined device management, enhancing security and efficiency. With data backed up and easily recoverable, Hireforce is well-prepared for any potential disruptions. Freed from IT issues, Hireforce can concentrate on expanding their business and serving their customers better.
What we were most impressed with was the boxxe Group’s ability to make the switch without having any problems. For us, it felt pretty high risk, but the whole process was fantastic. Our account manager combined exactly what we wanted: he was extremely knowledgeable technically, able to explain things to lesser mortals like myself, and was easy to work with. It was first class.
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