By John Sikaras, Fulton May Solutions
Ensuring Business Continuity at Reed Construction
Reed Construction, a fifth-generation family-owned general contractor, has been a leader in delivering high-quality, innovative construction solutions since 1893. Serving industries such as healthcare, hospitality, government, higher education, and corporate offices, Reed Construction is committed to integrity, collaboration, and safety. To uphold their standard of excellence, they needed a robust disaster recovery solution to protect their operations from unexpected disruptions.
To meet this critical need, Reed Construction partnered with Fulton May Solutions, a trusted provider of managed IT services and cybersecurity solutions, to develop a seamless disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
The Challenge: Securing Data & Minimizing Downtime
Reed Construction recognized the risks associated with IT disruptions, including:
- Power outages.
- Natural disasters.
- Cybersecurity threats such as ransomware and malware.
- Data loss due to human error or theft.
The company needed a disaster recovery hot site, an off-site replication of their network, ensuring seamless business continuity in the event of an emergency. Their primary goal was to establish a reliable backup environment to prevent operational downtime.
The Solution: Disaster Recovery Hot Site Implementation
Fulton May Solutions executed a three-step approach to address Reed Construction’s concerns.
➡️ Step 1: Preparation & Planning
Fulton May’s IT experts collaborated with Reed Construction’s internal team to:
- Assess current infrastructure vulnerabilities.
- Identify key operational needs and disaster recovery goals.
- Develop a tailored business continuity strategy that would allow the company to operate without disruption.
➡️ Step 2: Project Implementation
- Hardware & Software Procurement: Fulton May managed the purchasing and licensing of all necessary equipment.
- Preconfiguration & Compatibility Testing: The new infrastructure was set up in Chicago before deployment to Washington, D.C.
- Remote Office Setup: A dedicated disaster recovery environment was established in Washington, D.C., ensuring a failover solution for Reed Construction’s Chicago-based operations.
- Remote File & Print Capabilities: Fulton May configured systems to allow uninterrupted access to files and printing services, even in the event of a disaster.
➡️ Step 3: Testing & Real-World Application
Once the system was live, rigorous testing was conducted to ensure:
- Seamless failover capabilities from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
- Real-time data synchronization and backup reliability.
- Minimal downtime during transitions.
Shortly after implementation, Reed Construction experienced a power outage in their Chicago office. Thanks to Fulton May’s disaster recovery solution, operations continued without any interruptions, validating the success of the project.
The Results: Business Continuity Achieved
By partnering with Fulton May Solutions, Reed Construction now benefits from:
✅ Reliable Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity – Ensuring operations continue smoothly during outages.
✅ Enhanced Cybersecurity – Protection from cyber threats like ransomware and malware.
✅ Seamless IT Integration – A fully managed, off-site backup environment for uninterrupted service.
✅ Scalability for Future Growth – A flexible infrastructure that adapts to evolving business needs.
Fulton May Solutions helped Reed Construction safeguard its business with a comprehensive disaster recovery and cybersecurity strategy. The successful deployment of a hot site backup environment mitigated risks and ensured that Reed Construction could deliver uninterrupted service to its clients.
For businesses seeking IT support, managed services, or cybersecurity solutions, Fulton May Solutions offers customized, scalable solutions to keep operations running smoothly.
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