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Vantage Freight

Legacy-to-cloud transformation cuts IT support costs by 43%

Client

Vantage Freight

Modernising Infrastructure to Lower IT Overheads and Boost Efficiency

Tagline:

Legacy-to-cloud transformation cuts IT support costs by 43%

Industry:

Logistics

April 23, 2025

Client Overview

Vantage Freight, a logistics and freight forwarding company, faced significant IT challenges with outdated infrastructure, fragmented email systems, and unreliable IT support. Their environment included Windows Server 2008 and Google Workspace with minimal IT governance.

The Challenge

  • Microsoft 365 Migration: Migrated all email accounts to Exchange Online with modern authentication and security controls.
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Replaced the legacy file server with SharePoint for centralised file access and collaboration.
  • Entra ID and Endpoint Management: Shifted identity management to Microsoft Entra ID with device join and policy enforcement.
  • Managed IT Services: Implemented proactive desktop and patch management, antivirus, and 24/7 support.

The Techram Solution

  • Microsoft 365 Migration: Migrated all email accounts to Exchange Online with modern authentication and security controls.
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Replaced the legacy file server with SharePoint for centralised file access and collaboration.
  • Improved user experience across all endpoints with a consistent, secure platform.
  • Enabled remote work and business continuity planning without investing in VPN or hardware.
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Client Overview

Vantage Freight, a logistics and freight forwarding company, faced significant IT challenges with outdated infrastructure, fragmented email systems, and unreliable IT support. Their environment included Windows Server 2008 and Google Workspace with minimal IT governance.

The Challenge

  • Insecure, unsupported server infrastructure increased the risk of downtime and data breaches.
  • Google Workspace lacked integration with business applications.
  • Staff used personal devices without governance, increasing risk and reducing accountability.
  • Ongoing costs to maintain on-prem servers without predictability.

The TechRam Solution

TechRam executed a full-stack IT overhaul in two phases:

  1. Microsoft 365 Migration: Migrated all email accounts to Exchange Online with modern authentication and security controls.
  2. Cloud Infrastructure: Replaced the legacy file server with SharePoint for centralised file access and collaboration.
  3. Entra ID and Endpoint Management: Shifted identity management to Microsoft Entra ID with device join and policy enforcement.
  4. Managed IT Services: Implemented proactive desktop and patch management, antivirus, and 24/7 support.

Results & Impact

  • 43% lower total IT support costs by eliminating server maintenance and ad hoc repair expenses.
  • 100% uptime for email and file services post-migration.
  • Improved user experience across all endpoints with a consistent, secure platform.
  • Enabled remote work and business continuity planning without investing in VPN or hardware.

43%

43% lower total IT support costs

100%

100% uptime for email and file services

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