Agile and  Modern IT Solutions

A prominent gaming company renowned for its iconic intellectual property faced a critical resource gap in its IT department. The organization required an expert in advanced Jamf mobile device management with a robust IT infrastructure background to manage and troubleshoot time-sensitive issues on-site. Security was paramount, given the sensitive nature of their intellectual property. Their internal HR team struggled for months to find a candidate who fit the required skill set, budget constraints, and availability for a full-time, 40-hour-per-week workload. This prolonged search began to impact the efficiency of their IT operations and heightened the risk of potential disruptions.

Recognizing the urgency, the company turned to us for staff augmentation services. Within just two days, we identified and placed a highly skilled resource who not only possessed advanced expertise in Jamf but also had a comprehensive understanding of IT infrastructure. Our rigorous vetting process ensured the candidate met all security, skill, and cultural fit requirements, particularly important for working in a highly secure environment like a gaming studio. The resource was seamlessly integrated into the team and started contributing immediately. Benefits The impact was immediate and profound. The IT operations team experienced a significant reduction in downtime due to the resource’s ability to handle complex issues efficiently. Originally brought on for a three-month engagement, the candidate exceeded expectations, earning the trust of the organization and remaining in the role for over two years.

An outdated data center with end-of-life hardware was causing increasing operational inefficiencies, reliability concerns, and security risks for our energy utility client. As the infrastructure aged, performance degraded, leading to slower processing speeds, higher latency, and increased maintenance requirements. The outdated systems also lacked support for the latest security updates, leaving the environment vulnerable to cyber threats and potential compliance issues. Additionally, the limitations of the legacy hardware made it difficult to scale operations or integrate new technologies, restricting the organization’s ability to meet growing business demands. A comprehensive modernization initiative was essential to enhance efficiency, improve security, and ensure long-term infrastructure stability.

We executed a seamless migration process by utilizing Dell servers, VMware ESXi Hypervisor, and vCenter controller. This involved setting up the new infrastructure alongside the legacy equipment, deploying ESXi and vCenter on the latest hardware, transferring existing VMs from the old environment to the new one, configuring the networking settings, transitioning the new system online, and successfully switching over from the old production setup to the latest production environment.

A prominent credit union encountered multiple obstacles in establishing a secure, dependable, and scalable Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for its staff. The current VDI system, built on an obsolete platform, posed challenges due to high maintenance costs, performance issues, and limited scalability. Moreover, the credit union aimed to enhance workforce flexibility and mobility by enabling employees to utilise personal devices and access their desktops from various locations. Meeting stringent regulatory and security standards, ensuring seamless business operations, and implementing robust disaster recovery measures were crucial objectives for the credit union.

In addressing the challenges, First Tech Federal Credit Union partnered with Aspire Live, a leading cloud services provider, to create a state-of-the-art VDI solution using VMWare Horizon Cloud. Drawing on Aspire Live's expertise and top-notch industry standards, the innovative solution integrates key elements, including VMWare Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure, VMWare Unified Access Gateway, VMWare App Volumes, and VMWare Dynamic Environment Manager.