Empowering Libra Analytics with intSignal Solutions
Background
Provider: intSignal
Customer: Libra Analytics
Industry: Financial and Employee Compliance
Location: United States
Libra Analytics, a premier financial and employee compliance firm in the United States, was facing significant challenges in managing its IT infrastructure, ensuring high performance for its analytics servers, and maintaining robust cybersecurity measures. The firm needed a reliable partner to provide comprehensive solutions to streamline operations, enhance security, and reduce costs. intSignal stepped in to address these needs through a suite of tailored services.
Solutions Provided by intSignal
- Cloud Infrastructure:
- Hybrid Cloud Setup: intSignal designed and implemented a hybrid cloud environment for Libra Analytics, combining the reliability of dedicated infrastructure with the flexibility of public cloud services. This setup ensured high performance for their analytics servers, automatic backup, and disaster recovery, offering a seamless transition from the less reliable and more expensive purely public cloud.
- Managed Infrastructure: intSignal managed and hosted Libra Analytics' dedicated infrastructure (Infrastructure as a Service). This included fast disaster recovery, load balancing, and archiving services with high-performance servers. The hybrid approach allowed Libra Analytics to leverage the scalability of public cloud resources during usage surges, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations.
- Platform as a Service (PaaS):
- Hosted CRM and Analytics Solutions: intSignal provided Platform as a Service (PaaS) for Libra Analytics' CRM and analytics software. This included not only the hosting environments but also the appropriate licenses and configurations on our hybrid cloud infrastructure. This ensured seamless operation, high availability, and the ability to scale resources as needed, supporting Libra Analytics' growth and operational efficiency.
- Security as a Service (SECaaS) and SIEM:
- Comprehensive Security Services: intSignal delivered robust Security as a Service (SECaaS) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) services. These services covered Libra Analytics' entire infrastructure, including emails, computers, and other critical services. By integrating SIEM and Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities along with Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, intSignal ensured a comprehensive security posture that protected against cyber threats and ensured compliance with industry regulations.
- Hardware as a Service (HaaS):
- Cost-Effective Hardware Solutions: intSignal provided Hardware as a Service (HaaS), eliminating the need for Libra Analytics to manage hardware purchases and replacements. This service enabled Libra Analytics to access high-quality hardware through a low monthly fee, significantly optimizing their working capital and allowing them to focus on their core business operations without the distraction of IT hardware management.
- Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN):
- Enhanced Connectivity and Security: intSignal implemented a Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) for Libra Analytics. This technology ensured improved security and the fastest connectivity to their applications across various devices and offices. SD-WAN provided a resilient and flexible network infrastructure that could adapt to changing business needs and support the firm's high-performance requirements.
- Day-to-Day Support and IT Management:
- Comprehensive IT Support: In addition to the above services, intSignal took care of Libra Analytics' day-to-day support and IT needs. This included managing their emails, logins, and other essential IT services, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operations.
Results
- Cost Savings:
- 42% Reduction in Cloud Bills: The transition to a hybrid cloud solution led to significant savings in cloud expenditures, optimizing resource usage and cost efficiency.
- 76% Reduction in IT Bills and IT Management Costs: intSignal's managed services and HaaS offerings drastically reduced IT-related expenses, allowing Libra Analytics to allocate resources more effectively.
- 89% Reduction in Cybersecurity and Compliance Costs: The comprehensive SECaaS and SIEM services provided by intSignal ensured robust security at a fraction of the previous costs, significantly lowering the financial burden of cybersecurity and compliance.
Conclusion
By partnering with intSignal, Libra Analytics successfully transformed its IT infrastructure, achieved substantial cost savings, and enhanced operational efficiency and security. intSignal’s comprehensive suite of services, including hybrid cloud setup, PaaS, SECaaS, HaaS, SD-WAN, and day-to-day IT support, provided Libra Analytics with the reliability, flexibility, and security necessary to maintain its competitive edge in the financial and employee compliance sector. This collaboration highlights intSignal’s commitment to delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients, ensuring their success in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
