The Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM), an occupational health risk management provider, identified the need for greater agility and enhanced security in response to evolving customer demands for real-time monitoring and routine workplace audits, while simultaneously meeting stringent regulatory requirements.
IOM approached Spitfire to provide a comprehensive roadmap to reduce costs, improve IT management and tighten security. The result is a complete connectivity solution which is based on the Spitfire One Network solution, delivering:
• A 40 per cent cost reduction through optimised network connectivity and transition to a capex-free firewall model.
• Enhanced network management and visibility with customised firewall settings and comprehensive monitoring.
• Secure, direct connections for remote sensor gateways via Spitfire’s Mobile IoT SIMs, simplifying deployment and management, crucial for expanding IOM's capabilities in cost-sensitive scenarios.
• Meeting stringent data security demands from public and government clientele by keeping data within a private network and utilising two-factor authentication for remote access, simplifying compliance and securing client contracts.
Harry Bowlby, managing director, Spitfire Network Services, said, "Our work with The Institute of Occupational Medicine is an excellent example of our Spitfire One Network solution delivering operational excellence and cost savings while maintaining data security needs. We take care of modern-day workplace connectivity complexities and give cost effective flexibility to our clients."
Alan Boyd, group head of technology at the IOM, said, "Our aim was to reassess our Wide Area Connectivity with an aim of right-sizing connectivity, reviewing security management, simplifying IT management, and providing a network that would underpin our business for years to come. Spitfire’s simple yet powerful One Network solution did it all. I would have no hesitation in recommending Spitfire to anyone embarking on any level of fixed line, mobile, or cloud connectivity project."