Case Study

SF Taylor – Cloud Migration

Manufacturing
Business Communications
Cloud Solutions & Migration

Novem modernised SF Taylor’s IT systems with secure connectivity, migrating to the cloud and resilient continuity.

Client

SF Taylor

Date

2024

Employee Count

45+

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The challenge

SF Taylor, an industry-leading print technology company, needed a modern IT infrastructure to support its headquarters and adjacent warehouse operations. The business required an upgrade from end-of-life systems to a secure, scalable platform, migration to a cloud-based email environment, and a robust business continuity solution. With extended operating hours and reliance on print management software, resilience and flexibility were essential.

Our approach

Novem partnered with SF Taylor to deliver a fully integrated solution:

Migrated email services from a legacy platform to Microsoft 365, enabling secure, cloud-based collaboration.
Upgraded server infrastructure to enterprise-grade hardware with integrated Windows services.
Established a secure, encrypted wireless link between the HQ and warehouse for seamless connectivity.
Implemented a business continuity platform with offsite backups and daily verification.
Deployed endpoint monitoring across all IT assets for proactive security and early alerting.

Overview
Technical Implementation
Timeline & Process
Disruption
Cost Saving

Overview

Novem delivered a modern IT platform designed to enhance connectivity, improve resilience, and support SF Taylor’s print management operations across multiple locations.

Technical Implementation

The solution included migration to Microsoft 365, enterprise server upgrades, and secure site-to-site connectivity. A Datto continuity platform was deployed alongside endpoint monitoring, ensuring complete protection and visibility.

Timeline & Process

Following consultation, Novem executed a phased migration to minimise disruption. Email and server upgrades were completed first, followed by connectivity enhancements and continuity measures.

Disruption

Downtime was kept to an absolute minimum, with seamless email migration and staged implementation of connectivity and backup systems.

Cost Saving

By consolidating services under a managed agreement, SF Taylor achieved predictable monthly costs and reduced risk of downtime, improving operational efficiency and safeguarding business-critical processes.

The results

The project provided SF Taylor with a robust, scalable IT environment that supports both office and warehouse operations. Employees now benefit from flexible access to hosted email and business systems, while the encrypted high-speed connection ensures uninterrupted workflow between sites. The managed backup solution delivers peace of mind with verified offsite replication, and extended support hours guarantee coverage for the company’s demanding schedule. With proactive monitoring in place, SF Taylor operates confidently on a modern, secure platform.

In numbers

Daily

Backup Verification

Encrypted

Connectivity Between Sites

50+

Employees Supported Across Sites

Customer Stories

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Mike Ryan

Director

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Head of Solutions Architecture

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