Case Study - Atlas Composites Technologies
About Atlas
Atlas Composite Technologies Ltd is a leading East Midlands-based advanced engineering company specialising in the manufacture of complex composite components. Supplying critical parts for high-performance sectors such as Formula One, aerospace, and satellite communications, the company operates in an environment where precision, speed, and data security are paramount.
What Was Going Wrong
As Atlas Composite Technologies expanded, its legacy IT infrastructure struggled to keep up with the demands of increased data processing and security compliance. Key pain points included:
- Slow Performance: The existing network and servers were unable to efficiently handle large Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD & CAM) files, causing delays in workflows.
- Security Vulnerabilities: The outdated firewall and lack of a robust Virtual Private Network (VPN) left the network susceptible to potential cyber threats.
- Scalability Issues: The growing workforce required a more resilient and scalable IT infrastructure to support remote access and collaboration across projects.
- Compliance Needs: As a supplier to high-security industries, Atlas aimed to achieve Cyber Essentials Plus certification to enhance its cybersecurity posture and meet compliance requirements.
What We Did.....
- Replaced legacy hardware with two high-speed servers optimised for CAD & CAM applications.
- Deployed a next-generation firewall to protect against cyber threats, unauthorised access, and potential data breaches.
- Implemented a secure VPN (Virtual Private Network), allowing remote staff and project teams to access company systems securely and with minimal latency.
- Overhauled the network architecture to ensure seamless connectivity across departments and appliedd performance tuning to optimise data transfer speeds, reducing processing time for design engineers.
How This Has Helped
- 50% Reduction in Processing Time: Engineers now experience significantly faster load times for complex CAD & CAM files, improving productivity and reducing bottlenecks.
- Enhanced Cybersecurity & Compliance: The improvements have positioned Atlas to successfully complete the Cyber Essentials Plus certification process.
- Minimal Business Disruption: Your IT Department’s engineers worked outside standard business hours, including weekends, to deploy the solution with zero operational downtime.
- Scalability for Future Growth: The new IT infrastructure is designed to scale with Atlas’s evolving business needs, ensuring long-term reliability and efficiency
What Atlas Thought
“As our business grew, we needed an IT infrastructure that could keep pace with our increasing data demands and stringent security requirements.
Your IT Department delivered a solution that has significantly improved system performance and security, allowing our engineers to focus on innovation without IT limitations.“
Ben Swain, Managing Director
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