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Forest Research : Microsoft Services

Client Overview 

Forest Research (FR) is the UK’s leading forestry research agency, relying on a hybrid Microsoft environment to support its mission. 

Business Challenge

Forest Research’s internal IT team was overstretched, managing a complex hybrid IT setup without specialist expertise. Key challenges included: 

  • Overloaded IT team, unable to focus on strategic tasks. 
  • Limited access to advanced Microsoft skills. 
  • Complex legacy infrastructure with no proactive monitoring.

 

Solution

ElysianIT offers comprehensive Security Operations Center (SOC) services, Managed Services, and Consultancy. ElysianIT provided fully managed support for FR’s hybrid-cloud Microsoft estate, including: 

  • Proactive monitoring and maintenance of on-premises and cloud systems. 
  • Expert support from Microsoft-certified specialists. 
  • Regular BAU task management for security and optimisation. 
  • Integration into change control for smooth updates. 

 

Results

Freed internal team to focus on strategy.  Improved performance and reliability of IT systems.  Enhanced security with best practices and 24/7 monitoring.  Streamlined change management. 

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What We Do

Our services are built around three core pillars, allowing us to support everything from day-to-day operations to long-term transformation.

Proactive, security-first IT management and SOC services that protect your organisation, reduce risk, and ensure continuity.

  • Fully managed IT services
  • Security Operations Centre        (SOC)
  • Incident response and escalation
  • 3rd-line and specialist support

Calm, structured delivery of technology projects that work in the real world and align with how your people actually operate.

  • Microsoft 365 & Azure implementations
  • Secure cloud migrations
  • Systems integration
  • Project-based consultancy

Responsible innovation that improves insight, efficiency, and decision-making without compromising governance or security.

  • Data platforms and analytics
  • Responsible AI solutions
  • Application development
  • Automation and process improvement

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