Challenge

WMK & Co. has grown from a single location to 5 locations across Montana with more than 50 employees. An inefficient mix of inherited hardware and outdated software created a sluggish network and technical incompatibilities.

Solution

• Upgrade server and software
• Integrate and network all shop equipment
• Design and configure multi-location connectivity
• Install Office 365 and migrate select services to the cloud
• Enhance security services

Result

• Immediate increase in productivity due to the ability to work collaboratively across multiple locations
• Decrease in equipment maintenance costs with move to cloud hosted environment
• Utilization of new technology available through the cloud
• Faster, more secure connections

Challenge

Protecting sensitive patient information and keeping up with IT hardware and software updates is essential for a dental practice. But without a full time IT department, staying on top of these important tasks can easily fall aside.

Solution

• Develop customized, 3-year program to upgrade server and all hardware
• Install firewall and secure wireless access point to ensure security of patient information
• Deploy network security measures, including 24/7 network monitoring
• Migrate to Office 365
• Leverage OneDrive for secure transmission of imaging/X-rays
• Cloud backup

Result

• Predictable IT network enhances day-to-day operations
• Increased productivity
• Increased network security
• Quick tech response
• 3-year plan ensures budgets are in line with no unexpected costs

Challenge

Fairmont’s aging IT network and infrastructure was beginning to negatively impact operations. With no plan in place for new equipment or system upgrades, they turned to Morrison-Maierle Systems for help.

Solution

• Develop a multi-year plan to update and modernize IT system
• Replace infrastructure
• Replace server
• Operating system upgrades
• Work direct with vendor Agilysys for point-of-sale system

Result

• Less downtime
• More modern, supportable devices
• Vendor software support
• Improved guest connectivity
• Planned infrastructure updates means better budgeting

Challenge

An aging phone system and restricted internet bandwidth posed difficulties for a firm that wanted to add more lawyers and paralegals.

Solution

• Morrison-Maierle Systems partnered with Montana Phone to develop a custom phone solution
• Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) to connect branch office and remote users
• Increased internet bandwidth
• Replaced and added workstations

Result

• Increased capacity for growth
• Enhanced Internet speed
• Minimal downtime
• Improved remote connectivity

Challenge

With 19 satellite locations, Youth Homes required reliable and secure remote connectivity to the corporate office. They also needed a budget-friendly plan to upgrade aging technology infrastructure.

Solution

• Procure a refurbished server to replace two aging servers saving money and improving efficiency
• Upgrade operation systems and implement a plan for new hardware deployment
• Install antivirus, firewalls

Result

• Secure remote connectivity, improved up time and increased Internet bandwidth
• Cost savings by consolidating onto single server
• Multi-year plan to upgrade hardware that aligns with budget

Challenge

When the Lockwood Fire Department moved into their brand new facility they engaged Morrison-Maierle Systems to upgrade technology, including deploying enhanced security measures. Careful planning and stepped up security helped stop hackers from accessing critical data.

Solution

• Install new workstations including Micro PCs
• Deploy advanced security measures and cloud backup system
• Roll out 2-year maintenance plan that helped keep costs in line with budget

Result

• Minimize use of desk space, maximize technology hardware
• Halt an attempted ransomware attack and restore all files and server capability in 48 hours
• Create 2-year maintenance plan that meets the department’s 2 year budget needs

Challenge

As an insurance provider, regulatory compliance and data security are two top priorities.

Solution

• Review network systems to ensure regulatory compliance
• Cloud based backup system
• Baracuda spam filtering
• Upgrade to Office 365
• Installed network in new office building

Result

• Confidence with regulatory compliance
• Network is secure
• Operations are running smoothly

Challenge

Montana’s largest contemporary art museum was relying on an antiquated server with an inadequate firewall to house important data.

Solution

• Install new server
• New firewall and additional security features for email
• Stronger spam filter

Result

• Improved functionality
• Higher level of security
• Confidence in IT security and performance

Challenge

A growing dental practice requires ongoing hardware and software upgrades plus an IT partner that is knowledgeable about HIPAA and legalities related to patient privacy.

Solution

• Rolled out a multi-year plan for hardware/software upgrades
• Install new server
• Verify backup systems in compliance with HIPAA
• Work directly with third party software vendors

Result

• Improved IT budgeting through planned upgrade program
• Improved functionality
• Higher level of security

Confidence in IT security and performance