Client Overview:

Gather London is a creative agency known for its collaboration with some of the top global businesses. As a company at the forefront of the creative industry, Gather London sought a cloud transformation solution to enhance its operations and adapt to the evolving needs of its tech-savvy users. They partnered with Gen A IT to achieve their digital transformation goals.

About Generation Alpha:

Gen A IT is a forward-thinking IT services provider with a strong focus on digital transformation and cybersecurity. Our mission is to empower our clients to be prepared for the next Generation specifically the Alpha’s - the most tech-savvy and prosperous generation to date.

We specialize in providing flexible and customer-focused outsourced IT services, with a global presence across London, Durban, Cape Town, and international service delivery.

Challenge:

Before the migration to Egnyte, Gather London faced several IT challenges that hindered their operations:

Limited On-Site Server Capacity:

Gather London's outdated on-site Windows server lacked the necessary storage space to accommodate the agency's growing data needs. This limitation hindered productivity, data management and collaboration.

Inefficient VPN for Hybrid Working:

Gather London relied on a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for enabling hybrid work arrangements, which was plagued with disconnection issues. This adversely affected remote work capabilities and data access.

Gather London needed a solution that would not only address their immediate capacity and connectivity challenges but also improve their overall hybrid working capabilities and data security as well as improve IT support for all users across the business.

Solution:

Gen A IT proposed a comprehensive cloud transformation project, migrating Gather London to the Egnyte platform. This solution offered a cloud-first approach, enabling Gather London to overcome their previous challenges effectively. The key elements of our solution included.

Egnyte Migration:

We migrated Gather London's data and file storage to the Egnyte platform, a cloud-based solution known for its reliability and security.

Improved Hybrid Work Environment:

By transitioning to Egnyte, Gather London no longer needed to rely on a problematic VPN. Egnyte's cloud-based infrastructure facilitated seamless and secure hybrid work, allowing employees to access and collaborate on data from anywhere.

Enhanced Data Security:

Egnyte's security features ensured that Gather London's data was protected, meeting the agency's high standards for data security and client confidentiality.

Results:

The introduction of the Egnyte platform has had a profound impact on Gather London's operations, with the following notable results:

Improved Productivity:

The move to Egnyte eliminated the previous limitations imposed by their on-site server and problematic VPN. With efficient access to data and resources from anywhere, employees experienced a significant increase in productivity.

Elevated Staff Morale:

As productivity increased and employees found it easier to collaborate and work remotely, staff morale and job satisfaction also saw a notable boost. This positive impact on employee well-being contributed to a more creative and collaborative work environment.

In summary, the IT cloud transformation project, which involved migrating Gather London to Egnyte, has not only resolved immediate technical challenges but also positively transformed their working environment. The enhanced productivity and elevated staff morale have positioned Gather London as a more agile and competitive creative agency, ready to meet the evolving demands of their global clientele.

Gen A IT is proud to have been part of this transformation and looks forward to helping Gather London adapt to the needs of Gen A Alpha and beyond.