From Uncertainty to Clarity: How an Architecture Firm Strengthened IT Foundations with an Infrastructure Audit
Sep 9, 2025
Our client is an established architectural practice in the AEC sector planning to modernise its IT environment. With growing reliance on digital design workflows and cloud-based collaboration, leadership required clarity on whether their infrastructure could support future demands.
Industry: Architecture and Design
Organisation Size: 100+ staff
Service Areas: Professional Services, Infrastructure Audit, Compliance
The business had limited visibility into the state of its infrastructure. Hardware lifecycles, security policies, and backup routines were inconsistently documented. There was concern that outdated systems or misconfigurations could create risks if new platforms were introduced. Without a structured assessment, it was difficult to plan budgets, prioritise upgrades, or ensure compliance with best practices.
We carried out an Infrastructure Minimum Requirements Audit, assessing 150 critical items across the IT estate:
- Hardware lifecycle and specification review
- Operating system and software patch analysis
- Network configuration and firewall review
- Security and backup policy assessment
- Compliance checks against best practice standards
- Comprehensive reporting with risk ratings and prioritised recommendations
The audit provided leadership with a clear and actionable picture of their IT environment:
- Identification of unsupported systems and single points of failure
- Creation of a remediation roadmap with costed upgrade options
- Improved decision-making for budgeting and IT investment
- Establishment of a baseline for future growth and compliance