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Case Study

Strategic IT transformation for a specialist engineering supplier

The Client:
Antifriction Components

Antifriction Components is a specialist supplier of bearings, power transmission products, linear motion systems, and engineering components, supporting customers across a wide range of industrial sectors throughout the UK. With around 175 employees operating across multiple departments and locations, the business relies on robust, secure, and scalable technology to support daily operations, customer service, and future growth. With a reputation built on technical expertise, quality products, and exceptional service, having a reliable technology partner is critical to maintaining efficiency and supporting the company's continued success.

The Challenge

Antifriction Components faced a number of technology challenges that needed to be addressed to support the business going forward:

Lack of strategic IT planning with little visibility around future technology investments, risks, and opportunities
Growing security concerns as cyber threats continue to evolve
Ageing infrastructure and hardware reaching end of useful life
Multiple technology suppliers creating unnecessary complexity
Licensing costs and inefficiencies with limited visibility of the software estate
Need for responsive, proactive support alongside strategic recommendations

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Working with Elevate Cloud has transformed the way we approach technology within the business. From the outset, the team took the time to understand not only our systems but also our wider business goals and future plans. The roadmap they developed has given us real clarity and confidence around future investment decisions, while the improvements to our infrastructure and security have significantly strengthened our overall IT environment.

The support we receive is consistently fast, professional, and proactive. We've also achieved considerable savings through licensing optimisation and simplified supplier management by having a single trusted partner for our technology requirements. Elevate Cloud has become an extension of our team, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to any business looking for a strategic technology partner.

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Andy Flemming

Managing Director, Antifriction Components

The Solution

We delivered a strategic technology transformation across the business, including:

Development of a Strategic IT Roadmap

Worked closely with the leadership team to create a structured IT Roadmap
Clarity around future investments, infrastructure improvements, and Cyber Security priorities
Long-term planning aligned to business goals

Enhanced Cyber Security with Huntress

Implemented Huntress managed security solutions
Significantly improved threat detection, monitoring, and incident response
Greater confidence in protection across the business

Hardware Refresh Programme

Reviewed and refreshed ageing hardware throughout the organisation
Improved performance, reliability, and user experience
Reduced supportability concerns from end-of-life equipment

Consolidation of Technology Services

Became a single trusted technology partner
Simplified supplier management across IT Support, infrastructure, security, and communications
A more joined-up approach to technology

Licensing Review and Cost Optimisation

Detailed review of software licensing and subscriptions
Identified significant cost savings
Ensured users retained access to the tools they needed

Proactive Support and Consultancy

Responsive helpdesk support alongside ongoing consultancy
Project delivery and strategic guidance
Technology continuously aligned to business objectives

Services delivered for Antifriction Components

Managed IT Services

Reliable, managed IT services including IT Support, Cyber Security, IT Roadmaps, and IT Procurement, tailored to your business needs.

It has been a real pleasure working with Andy and the team at Antifriction Components. From the beginning, they embraced a strategic approach to technology, allowing us to build a roadmap that not only addressed immediate challenges but also positioned the business for future growth. By strengthening security, refreshing infrastructure, and simplifying supplier management, we've been able to create a much more resilient and efficient technology environment. We look forward to continuing our partnership and supporting the business as it evolves.