The Challenge
Keystone Accountants, a dynamic accounting firm, was looking for a reliable ICT partner to enhance the efficiency of their team when working online.
As Keystone Accountants grew, the company faced the challenge of creating a modern workplace that would enable their expanding team to work flexibly and efficiently, with guaranteed continuity and security.
The specific needs were:
- Cloud-based environment that could easily grow with the business
- Access to data and applications from any location
- Business-specific software such as FDS and Audition
- Maintain confidentiality of client data
- No complexity of extensive IT management
The Solution
Through the partnership with Barion, Keystone now has a flexible online workplace.
Fully Managed Online Workplace
Barion provides a fully managed, scalable online workplace solution that meets the needs of Keystone Accountants:
- Cloud technology for secure access to data and applications from any location
- Specialised software such as FDS and Audition available
- Employees can work anywhere whilst maintaining high standards of security and performance
Security
Barion implements advanced security measures:
- Two-factor authentication on all accounts
- Continuous monitoring to protect the online workplaces against external threats
- Proactive measures for data protection
Microsoft 365
Barion ensures that Keystone always has access to up-to-date software:
- Microsoft 365 for modern productivity
- Data securely stored in a Dutch Tier 3+ data centre
Scalability
The scalability of the solution makes it possible to easily expand the number of users as the business grows, without compromising on performance or security.
The Result
With Barion’s support, the team at Keystone Accountants can effortlessly work remotely.
Supporting Growth
- Growth from 4 to nearly 50 employees smoothly supported
- No major investments in hardware or complex IT infrastructure needed
- Costs kept manageable
- Productivity increased
Operational
- Consistent access to current information and business-specific applications
- Increased efficiency and improved quality of service
- Better work-life balance for staff thanks to increased flexibility
Focus on Clients
Knowing that their IT environment is well managed, Keystone can fully focus on supporting their clients. The partnership with Barion has resulted in an efficient and scalable working environment that supports their continued growth.
What Keystone Says
“The partnership with Barion as our ICT partner is a positive experience for Keystone Accountants. Their expertise and client-focused approach have provided us with a flexible online workplace where our team can work from any location without compromising on security or efficiency.
Barion has helped us with a smooth transition to the cloud, with solutions that provide our employees with the latest software and tools. Their proactive measures, including two-factor authentication and continuous monitoring, give us confidence in the protection of our data.
We are very satisfied with the professionalism and support that Barion provides. They truly understand our needs and have delivered customised solutions that fit what we need to be successful in our industry. Barion is a partner we can count on now and in the future.”
— Director, Keystone Accountants
Barion Services in This Solution
- Online Workplace - Fully managed, scalable cloud workplace
- Microsoft 365 - Up-to-date productivity software
- Cybersecurity - Two-factor authentication and continuous monitoring
