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about Hargreaves PLC

"We're delighted to have Principle Networks as our network provider" David Lewis, Group IT and Projects Manager.

Hargreaves Services plc is a diversified group delivering services to the industrial and property sectors. Listed on AIM (LON:HSP) and headquartered near Durham, their 2,000+ employees are spread around the world delivering a vast array of projects and services. Hargreaves is a leading provider of Industrial Services including outsourced bulk materials handling, logistics and mechanical and electrical engineering into key industries such as power, steel, port operations and refineries both in the UK and South East Asia.

The Challenge

To change the legacy fully managed MPLS network into something that offers more value and a high degree of flexibility as the business goes through a continued period of change and diversification.

Driven by solutions.

  • Accommodate a mixture of private cloud, on-prem and SaaS apps, with an eye towards public cloud
  • Facilitate connectivity for an everchanging landscape including acquisitions, moves and changes
  • Improve network support service and better equip IT with the ability to support the business
  • Improve network performance add resiliency at key locations
  • Develop integrated layers of security to enhance and simplify protection.
  • Reduce the overall spend on network infrastructure

    • Guided by process.

    1

    Network Assessment

    A process which helped us understand the current and future state of the business, the technical requirements and the outcomes we needed to deliver.

    2

    Solution Design

    Looking at the bigger picture and considering all options, we took the opportunity to redesign the network and look at opportunities to reduce the total cost of ownership.

    3

    Implementation & Migration

    Due to legacy staggered contracts, we have adopted a staged migration process which minimises disruption and reduces unwanted dual running costs.

    4

    Operational Service

    Hargreaves Services now benefit from a network which better suits their business requirements and one which offers a high degree of flexibility for change.

    5

    Continuous Improvement

    On-going two-way collaboration focusing on network performance, security, resilience and running costs. Delivering a secure platform and appropriate technology to support the Hargreaves group of companies to deliver shareholder value and future growth.

    Key results.

    A modern, dynamic network to support continuous business change and growth.

    A specialist, network support team to help IT support their business requirements.

    “Hargreaves required a trusted partner to help deliver a secure, resilient, flexible network with a focus on future proofing the solution. There was no hesitation in linking up with Principle Networks. Their knowledge, expertise and dedication has provided us with the ideal partner and skills in successfully delivering a business critical project. We’re delighted to have Principle Networks as our network provider.”

    Dave Lewis, Group IT and Projects Manager

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