Case Studies Ransomware is a Walk in the Park for Interplay and Datto

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	Ransomware is a Walk in the Park for Interplay and Datto

Ransomware is a Walk in the Park for Interplay and Datto

Technology Category	Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Backup & Recovery Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Storage Services
Applicable Industries	Education
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Facility Management
Use Cases	Cybersecurity
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	IslandWood, an environmental learning center, was experiencing rapid organic growth, and their IT infrastructure was not sustainable enough to scale at the same rate. They struggled with an outdated, overbuilt, and misaligned system, which was costing them unnecessary time and money. The organization needed a reliable and scalable IT solution to support their expanding operations and protect against potential cyber threats. The challenge was to update and simplify their technology stack to ensure business continuity and data protection. Read More
About Customer	Interplay IT is a Managed Service Provider (MSP) located in Seattle, Washington, offering a full stack of IT services including desktop support, networking infrastructure, backup and disaster recovery, and virtual CIO services. They have been in business for nearly 20 years, serving many mid-to-large sized non-profit organizations in the Seattle area. One of their clients, IslandWood, is an environmental learning center that provides nature-based learning experiences for children. IslandWood has a 250-acre campus and serves over 12,000 students annually. Interplay IT focuses on building strong relationships with their clients and creating a positive work environment. Read More
Solution	Interplay IT recommended updating and simplifying IslandWood's technology stack, with a key component being Datto's SIRIS Enterprise hybrid business continuity solution. This solution was chosen for its state-of-the-art technology, budget compatibility, and ability to save IslandWood from potential downtime costs. The implementation of Datto's solution ensured that IslandWood's data was securely backed up and protected against cyber threats. When IslandWood was attacked by a ransomware virus, Datto's solution allowed them to recover their data quickly and resume operations within hours. Interplay IT's proactive approach to cybersecurity and data protection played a crucial role in mitigating the impact of the ransomware attack. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Backup & Recovery

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Storage Services

Applicable Industries

Education

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Facility Management

Use Cases

Cybersecurity

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

IslandWood, an environmental learning center, was experiencing rapid organic growth, and their IT infrastructure was not sustainable enough to scale at the same rate. They struggled with an outdated, overbuilt, and misaligned system, which was costing them unnecessary time and money. The organization needed a reliable and scalable IT solution to support their expanding operations and protect against potential cyber threats. The challenge was to update and simplify their technology stack to ensure business continuity and data protection.

About Customer

Interplay IT is a Managed Service Provider (MSP) located in Seattle, Washington, offering a full stack of IT services including desktop support, networking infrastructure, backup and disaster recovery, and virtual CIO services. They have been in business for nearly 20 years, serving many mid-to-large sized non-profit organizations in the Seattle area. One of their clients, IslandWood, is an environmental learning center that provides nature-based learning experiences for children. IslandWood has a 250-acre campus and serves over 12,000 students annually. Interplay IT focuses on building strong relationships with their clients and creating a positive work environment.

Solution

Interplay IT recommended updating and simplifying IslandWood's technology stack, with a key component being Datto's SIRIS Enterprise hybrid business continuity solution. This solution was chosen for its state-of-the-art technology, budget compatibility, and ability to save IslandWood from potential downtime costs. The implementation of Datto's solution ensured that IslandWood's data was securely backed up and protected against cyber threats. When IslandWood was attacked by a ransomware virus, Datto's solution allowed them to recover their data quickly and resume operations within hours. Interplay IT's proactive approach to cybersecurity and data protection played a crucial role in mitigating the impact of the ransomware attack.

Impact #1	Interplay IT built a strong trust relationship with IslandWood, leading to a successful long-term partnership.
Impact #2	The implementation of Datto's SIRIS Enterprise solution provided IslandWood with a reliable and scalable IT infrastructure.
Impact #3	IslandWood's data was securely backed up and protected, ensuring business continuity even in the event of a cyber attack.

Impact #1

Interplay IT built a strong trust relationship with IslandWood, leading to a successful long-term partnership.

Impact #2

The implementation of Datto's SIRIS Enterprise solution provided IslandWood with a reliable and scalable IT infrastructure.

Impact #3

IslandWood's data was securely backed up and protected, ensuring business continuity even in the event of a cyber attack.

Benefit #1	IslandWood serves over 12,000 students annually on their 250-acre campus.
Benefit #2	The ransomware attack encrypted hundreds of thousands of files and folders, dating back decades, but IslandWood was able to recover within hours.

Benefit #1

IslandWood serves over 12,000 students annually on their 250-acre campus.

Benefit #2

The ransomware attack encrypted hundreds of thousands of files and folders, dating back decades, but IslandWood was able to recover within hours.

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Ransomware is a Walk in the Park for Interplay and Datto

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