Real results for real Lancashire businesses.
See how IPFour has helped businesses across the North West transform their IT, improve security, and reduce costs. From manufacturing to healthcare, legal to finance.
MANUFACTURING
Thornton Fabrications
Burnley, Lancashire
SERVICE
Cybersecurity and Managed IT
THE CHALLENGE
A 60-person fabrication firm was running unpatched Windows 7 machines on the factory floor, with no endpoint protection and a single shared admin password across all systems. A near-miss ransomware incident prompted urgent action.
OUR SOLUTION
Full endpoint detection and response deployment across all OT and IT systems. Network segmentation to isolate production equipment. 24/7 monitoring with automated threat response. Staff phishing simulation and awareness training.
"IPFour spotted a ransomware attempt before we even knew it was happening. Best decision we ever made for the business."
James Thornton
Managing Director
RESULTS ACHIEVED
- Zero security incidents in 18 months post-deployment
- Cyber insurance premium reduced by 34%
- Achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification
- Production network fully segmented from corporate IT
LEGAL
Ashton and Partners Solicitors
Preston, Lancashire
SERVICE
Managed IT and Compliance
THE CHALLENGE
A 25-person law firm needed to achieve SRA compliance and demonstrate secure handling of client data. Their existing IT provider could not help with compliance requirements.
OUR SOLUTION
Implemented Microsoft 365 with advanced security controls. Deployed email encryption and DLP policies. Created documented security procedures. Guided through Cyber Essentials certification.
"We can now confidently tell our clients that their data is secure. IPFour made compliance achievable, not painful."
Sarah Ashton
Senior Partner
RESULTS ACHIEVED
- SRA compliance achieved and maintained
- Client data fully encrypted in transit and at rest
- Cyber Essentials certification obtained
- Staff training completed with 100% pass rate
HEALTHCARE
Burnley Private Clinic
Burnley, Lancashire
SERVICE
Cloud Migration and Backup
THE CHALLENGE
A private clinic was running patient records on an ageing on-premise server with no disaster recovery plan. A hard drive failure nearly resulted in data loss.
OUR SOLUTION
Migrated patient records to secure cloud infrastructure. Implemented automated daily backups with monthly recovery testing. Set up business continuity procedures.
"We can now focus on patient care instead of worrying about our IT infrastructure. IPFour handles it all."
Dr. Michael Chen
Clinic Director
RESULTS ACHIEVED
- Zero downtime migration completed
- Patient data now backed up and recoverable
- Monthly recovery testing in place
- GDPR compliance fully documented
Ready to write your own success story? Let us help.
Every business is unique. We will work with you to understand your challenges and create a solution that delivers real results.