Marina Reduces IT Complexity & Costs

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Client

Our client’s marinas can be found in many of the major western boating markets with over 4000 slips to choose from. Members of their marinas enjoy reciprocal privileges at any of their 17 locations from San Francisco to San Diego and out to Hawaii.

They offer regular boating seminars focused on practical boating instruction, such as navigation, selecting and using modern marine electronics, engine and sail repair and boat maintenance.

Their mission is to create a quality resort-like experience every time their boaters visit the marina. Safe, clean, secure and friendly.

Compass's Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) Provides:

Fast, Reliable, and Secure Hosting
Managed Virtual Desktops
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Exchange Email

Microsoft SQL Server
Business/Enterprise Software Applications
Unlimited Helpdesk Support
Flexible Solutions Tailored to Your Needs

Goal

The client’s goal was to reduce its IT complexity and costs, while increasing network security, performance, and mobility in their main office as well as for all of the marinas that they manage.

Solution

A geographically dispersed marina management company was looking to reduce its IT complexity and costs, while increasing network security, performance, and mobility. Through Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) offering, Compass delivered value to the company and all marina under its supervisions by:

Limiting exposure to disaster and security risks (disaster recovery readiness)
Providing predictability though a fixed monthly subscription fee
Reducing network bandwidth requirements
Providing means for secure, centralized data backup and restoration
Extending business application software licensing costs and management (e.g. Microsoft Office)
Making their entire organization instantly mobile – users could work from anywhere
Offering enhanced collaboration tools (e.g. Exchange shared calendaring, contacts)