Accounting Firm Cloud Migration
How we transformed a 25-person accounting firm's infrastructure from outdated on-premise servers to a modern cloud environment, eliminating tax season performance issues.
70%
Faster Application Speed
0
Downtime During Tax Season
35%
Reduction in IT Costs
100%
Remote Work Capability
The Challenge
Greenfield & Associates, a growing CPA firm with 25 employees, was struggling with aging on-premise servers that couldn't handle the demands of tax season. Applications ran slowly, remote access was unreliable, and staff frequently experienced frustrating delays when accessing client files.
During their busiest period, the firm experienced multiple server crashes, resulting in lost productivity and stressed employees working overtime to meet deadlines. The IT infrastructure had become a bottleneck to their growth.
Our Solution
We developed a comprehensive cloud migration strategy that addressed their immediate performance issues while positioning them for future growth:
- Migrated all accounting software and client data to Microsoft Azure
- Implemented Microsoft 365 for email, collaboration, and document management
- Set up secure remote desktop environment for anytime, anywhere access
- Deployed automated backup and disaster recovery systems
- Established 24/7 monitoring and proactive maintenance
The Results
The cloud migration transformed Greenfield & Associates' operations. Tax season that year was their smoothest ever, with zero downtime and significantly faster application performance. Staff could work from home seamlessly, improving work-life balance and productivity.
The firm also realized significant cost savings by eliminating the need for expensive server hardware and reducing on-site IT maintenance costs. They're now positioned to scale their infrastructure as they continue to grow.