Asset Advantage

As Asset Advantage expanded its portfolio and client base, the complexity and demand on their IT infrastructure grew. With critical compliance requirements like data protection and customer confidentiality, robust security, continuous system upgrades, and reliable support became paramount.

They needed an IT Support service and sought a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to advise and support their business IT strategy. Philip Knight, Credit & Risk Director at Asset Advantage, sought a trusted advisor to assist with IT ownership and alignment with the growing business.

CPS, who is in the top 1% of Microsoft Partners globally, emerged as the ideal partner for Asset Advantage. CPS provide a comprehensive Managed IT Support Service, which includes:

• Proactive IT Support & Monitoring: CPS deliver vigilant and continuous monitoring of Asset Advantage’s IT systems to detect and resolve issues before they impact business operations. Beyond monitoring, CPS provide proactive IT support, ensuring that potential problems are identified and addressed swiftly.
• Strategic Planning & IT Management: With regular strategic analysis and road mapping workshops, CPS work with Asset Advantage to develop their IT business plan. This has led to improved security, business processes, efficiencies and user experience.
• Knowledgeable and Friendly Team: CPS’ managed services team is a group of individuals with years of experience and are highly accredited engineers and IT professionals. They provide immediate and effective support, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Disaster recovery: Implementation of regular disaster recovery testing to ensure business continuity and data integrity in the event of unforeseen disruptions.

The collaboration between Asset Advantage and CPS has resulted in several significant benefits:

• Seamless IT Operations: The proactive nature of CPS’ Managed Service ensures that IT operations at Asset Advantage remain uninterrupted, allowing for smooth business operations.
• Operational Cost Saving: The adoption of a fixed price Managed Service model allows Asset Advantage to leverage specialised expertise and advanced technologies without incurring the high costs associated with developing and maintaining these capabilities in-house.
• Maximising Microsoft Licensing: Working with CPS, Asset advantage are able to optimise their software investments. Leveraging expert guidance ensured compliance, avoided unnecessary costs, and provided access to advanced Microsoft features, enhancing overall productivity.
• Enhanced Security: Through ongoing security improvements, CPS ensure that Asset Advantage’s data and systems are safeguarded against potential threats, providing peace of mind and regulatory compliance.