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About Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP 

Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP, founded in 1970, has grown to be one of the largest law firms in Ireland, with a team of 140 people across offices in Dublin, Limerick, Cork, and London. In 2016, the firm underwent strategic renewal, accelerating growth and expanding services and client base. Under the Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP name, there are two brands: HOLMES, serving corporate and public sectors, and HOMS Assist, serving private clients and individuals. The firm is committed to providing premium quality service to all clients.

The Business Requirement

For Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP, delivering the best possible service to clients while enabling teams to work securely and collaboratively is crucial. The IT team sought ways to ensure client data security and enhance team collaboration. With Viatel Technology Group as their trusted IT partner, the firm explored the potential of cloud migration, its benefits, and how it would revolutionise their work. Working with Viatel Technology Group, Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP underwent a seamless journey to the Azure Cloud.

Journey to the Azure Cloud & Key Outcomes 

Keeping their people at the heart of everything they do, the team at Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP was passionate about providing a safe, secure, and collaborative platform for their 140-strong team.

The move to Azure Cloud has allowed their teams to excel in their work in many ways:

Security: Before investing in Azure, valuable client data was tied to office servers and backup servers. Any hardware issues could result in significant downtime. By reviewing their business continuity and disaster recovery plans, they realised the risks of data loss through cyber threats, viral infections, hardware deterioration, or user error. Since moving to the cloud, all information remains safe and easily accessible to staff.

Collaboration: Team members can view and share information easily and securely across the platform. It provides collaborative social spaces to connect employees across the organisation. Collaboration was possible before migrating to Azure but was not as easy or effective.

Flexibility: The cloud offers more overall flexibility compared to hosting on a local server. This improved freedom and flexibility has significantly enhanced the firm’s efficiency, allowing them to meet business demands quickly.

“The support and service that Viatel Technology Group has provided on our journey to the Azure Cloud has ensured that it has been a seamless move and they have been with us every step of the way.” 

Sandra Egan, Partner, HOLMES

Azure Cloud and Viatel’s Cloud Migration Process

Azure Cloud is a comprehensive platform offering over 200 products and cloud services designed to help businesses bring new solutions to life. 

Viatel Technology Group’s cloud migration process involves a detailed assessment of the client’s current IT infrastructure, followed by a strategic plan tailored to their specific needs. This includes data migration, application modernisation, and ensuring robust security measures. Viatel’s expertise ensures a smooth transition to the cloud, minimising downtime and maximising efficiency.

The Viatel Technology Group Solution 

With a transformed IT approach, Holmes O’Malley Sexton LLP now has a more stable organisational structure. Viatel Technology Group’s involvement has positively impacted the firm in several ways:

Proactively Managed IT: A proactive partner has provided fresher hardware and a more reliable infrastructure, greatly improving organisational resilience with zero downtime since Viatel Technology Group’s engagement.

Increased Mobility and Better Work-Life Balance: The virtualisation of servers and the introduction of thin clients and laptops for fee-earning staff have enhanced mobility, workplace flexibility, and work-life balance, leading to significant productivity gains.

Reassurance and Peace of Mind: Viatel Technology Group’s high level of expertise has been crucial for overall reassurance. “Having someone there to solve difficult problems has been extremely important.”

As a law firm approaching its 50th year, the integration of an experienced IT partner has given the organisation a new lease of life. The firm is now more resilient, productive, and better supported than ever before.