Enabling Secure, Cost-Effective IT for a Transport Rescue Firm
A transport rescue company operating multiple sites across Oxfordshire approached Bongo IT to explore alternatives for replacing an aging server and outdated computers. By recommending a shift to a cloud-based infrastructure, Bongo IT not only improved operational efficiency but also saved the company approximately £20,000 in upfront costs. Since then, the partnership has grown to include infrastructure upgrades, cybersecurity improvements, and proactive support—helping the business stay secure, connected, and compliant.
Background
The client provides emergency transport rescue services and operates across several physical sites. At the outset of the partnership, the company:
Relied on an aging on-premise server and legacy desktop machines
Had limited wireless networking between locations
Used outdated coaxial CCTV systems with poor coverage
Lacked centralised IT management or update policies
Required constant connectivity between control rooms and vehicles
They needed a more modern, flexible, and cost-effective IT setup.
Challenge
The primary goals were:
To replace expensive, outdated infrastructure
To reduce capital expenditure without compromising performance
To upgrade security and support reliable operations across sites
To improve surveillance and network connectivity
To ensure readiness for Cyber Essentials compliance
Solution
Bongo IT’s approach combined cost-conscious cloud solutions with smart infrastructure upgrades.
Key improvements included:
Migration to Office 365, replacing the on-premise server with a scalable, monthly cloud solution—eliminating upfront capital costs and saving the client approximately £20,000
Rolling monthly support provided to all 14 employees for consistency and ongoing optimisation
Deployment of Microsoft Intune to manage devices, enforce updates, and secure endpoints
Installation of high-quality IP CCTV cameras, delivering superior image quality and night vision
Setup of a 1Gbps 5GHz wireless point-to-point link between two workshops, enabling the second site to gain WiFi and support CCTV coverage
Implementation of broadband redundancy using a local SOGEA connection, ensuring the main control room maintains uninterrupted communication with the fleet
Cyber Essentials readiness: through improved on/offboarding processes, new security policies, and full MDM implementation via Intune
Results
£20,000 in cost savings by moving to the cloud
Improved physical security and coverage through upgraded CCTV
Enhanced business continuity via broadband redundancy
Centralised, secure device management using Intune
Compliance readiness for Cyber Essentials certification
Faster project execution thanks to a trusted working relationship with the MD
Conclusion
Bongo IT has helped this transport rescue provider modernise its infrastructure, secure its operations, and stay connected across multiple locations—without the heavy costs of traditional systems. By combining strategic planning with cost-effective execution, Bongo IT continues to support the client’s growth, security, and operational efficiency.