Case Studies - Real Results, Real Value...

Improved data security at a national law firm:
Tape backup was assumed to be functioning well. However our analysis discovered that the backup was frequently insufficient, and occasionally no backup actually occurred. We restructured the enterprise-wide backup procedures and implemented an off-site tape backup rotation, better ensuring the safety and integrity of their client records for disaster recovery and business continuity.

Reduced network vulnerability at a PR firm:
Through our discovery process, including user interviews and hardware analysis, we found that dangerous applications were innocently being downloaded. These applications impaired the performance of both their internet connection and their internal network. We implemented new domain-wide policies blocking these applications, and in doing so recovered substantial internet bandwidth and ensured the optimal functionality of their network.

Increased productivity at a premier NJ Hotel:
The staff was reporting slow results from both their computers and their network and they didn’t know why – the systems were relatively new. We discovered that this latency was caused by adware and spyware that had infected their machines. We repaired the damage and, to prevent further infections and protect their technology investment, we implemented new firewall and network policies and installed enterprise software. With their system performance restored and safeguarded, the hotel has realized greater productivity.

Reduced labor costs at a NJ manufacturer:
The company was experiencing severe production delays (and therefore loss of income) related to their internet connection: incoming orders were very late in arriving, they were unable to reach their suppliers to input orders, and their internet connection was running incredibly slowly. Our analysis revealed that the firewall was inadequate because it had not been upgraded to meet the demands of the company as it had grown. We recommended and installed a firewall that was both robust and scalable. This supported their immediate needs, allowed an immediate increase in productivity, and provided for their planned growth over the next three years.

Protected a jewelry store’s hardware investment:
Servers were sitting in an unsecured room where static electricity, food and heat could damage the equipment. We helped our client design a safe, secure and environmentally stable area, better ensuring business continuity and protecting their technology investment.

Reduced administrative costs at a national advertising agency:
The firm used multiple versions of Microsoft Office throughout its regional offices, and much time was spent converting files to and from various versions. This led to decreased productivity and user frustration. IND developed and implemented a uniform policy to standardize software and settings throughout the enterprise. As a result, the client realized drastic changes: as their licensing fees and administrative costs plummeted, their productivity soared.

Eliminated downtime and data loss at an accounting firm:
File server and email downtime dramatically impacted the business. They needed a solution to ensure continuous access to files and data during their busiest season regardless of upgrades and best practices maintenance. IND evaluated the needs and recommended a clustered solution – providing complete fault tolerance and load balancing. Implementing a cluster eliminated their downtime - if one of the two cluster servers is down the other can take over its services and deliver files and email.