Enhancing Efficiency and Security at Commonwealth Fire Protection

Commonwealth Fire Protection specializes in designing, installing, servicing, and inspecting automatic fire sprinkler systems. As a company handling critical infrastructure and compliance-sensitive operations, maintaining efficient, secure, and connected systems is essential to their success.

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Project

Commonwealth Fire Protection Company

Location

Leola, PA

Services

TCO Migration, Cybersecurity

The Challenge

Before partnering with BIG, Commonwealth Fire Protection faced significant operational inefficiencies due to disjointed and unconnected systems. The company was performing redundant manual data entries, which not only wasted time but also increased the risk of errors. Additionally, their aging on-premise servers required an upgrade, prompting them to evaluate new hosting solutions.

The Solution

BIG conducted a comprehensive assessment of Commonwealth Fire Protection’s IT infrastructure and recommended transitioning to a cloud-based system, Trimble Construction One, the cloud solution of Viewpoint Vista. Based on BIG’s expert advice, the company transitioned directly to the cloud-hosted environment rather than reinvesting in on-premise servers. This strategic move provided enhanced flexibility, accessibility, and cost savings. The decision proved to be forward-thinking when Trimble later announced it would discontinue support for on-premise solutions, confirming the long-term value of BIG’s recommendation.

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Cybersecurity Enhancement

In addition to optimizing the company’s IT infrastructure, BIG played a crucial role in strengthening Commonwealth Fire Protection’s cybersecurity. Earlier in the year, the company suffered a fraud breach via email infiltration. BIG promptly investigated, identified vulnerabilities, and implemented security measures to prevent further incidents. Through a combination of advanced security tools and employee awareness training, Commonwealth Fire Protection was able to detect and thwart subsequent cyber threats, ensuring the integrity of its digital assets.

Results

Increased Efficiency: The transition to a cloud-based system eliminated redundant data entry and streamlined operations.
Cost Savings: By moving to the cloud early, Commonwealth Fire Protection avoided significant costs associated with maintaining outdated on-premise servers.
Enhanced Security: BIG’s intervention helped mitigate fraud risks, leading to improved cybersecurity awareness and resilience against future threats.
Stronger IT Partnership: Commonwealth Fire Protection continues to benefit from BIG’s proactive approach to IT management, ensuring optimal system utilization and strategic growth.

Through their partnership with BIG, Commonwealth Fire Protection transformed its IT operations, achieving greater efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and security. By leveraging cloud technology and proactive cybersecurity measures, the company is now better positioned for sustained success in an increasingly digital world.

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BIG has been an invaluable partner in ensuring our technology and security infrastructure remain strong.

I would definitely recommend Business Information Group. They partner with you, conduct a full analysis of your systems, and help optimize them. If something isn’t working efficiently, they provide expert recommendations and support implementation. BIG has been an invaluable partner in ensuring our technology and security infrastructure remain strong.

Charmaine Zercher Commonwealth Fire Protection, President

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