Powering Resilience Through Energy Market Intelligence

A Growing Leader in Energy Market Intelligence

Cornwall Insight, a UK-based leader in energy market intelligence, advisory, and training services, has grown from a small operation with a single server to a household name with over 115 users. With its extensive insights and analysis, the company helps businesses navigate the ever-changing energy landscape. As Cornwall Insight expanded, so did their need for a more robust IT infrastructure to support their increasing data analytics and consultancy operations. That’s where Acora One stepped in.

We engaged with Acora almost 2 years ago to help us identify the current cyber risks to our organisation. The result of which identified that we would benefit from Acora’s industry leading Proactive Security services and Cyber Essentials Plus standard accreditation to harden our network and vastly reduce the risk of a costly cyber breach. Once the proactive security subscription was adopted, we quickly noticed the improvements made by the Acora security team.

Andrew Deacon

Head of IT, Cornwall Insight

The Challenge: Outgrowing Legacy Systems

As Cornwall Insight scaled, their legacy IT systems couldn’t keep up. The increased data load and processing demands slowed down operations, risking inefficiencies and service disruptions. To stay ahead in the competitive energy market, they needed an overhaul—a solution that would ensure seamless service delivery, improved data security, and the ability to grow without IT limitations.

Additionally, with a significant shift towards remote working, they needed improved mobile workforce management and collaboration tools. And above all, they required a smooth transition to the cloud to support their growing operations, without interrupting their service.

The Solution: A Tailored IT Overhaul by Acora One

Acora One delivered a tailored IT solution, designed to address Cornwall Insight’s unique challenges and support their growth. Here’s how:

• Cloud Migration for Scalability and Security:
  Acora One led the migration of Cornwall Insight’s IT systems to their Private Cloud Server hosting, providing a scalable, secure environment to support the company’s expanding data needs. This shift not only improved system reliability but also enhanced data security, a critical requirement for Cornwall Insight’s clients.
• Modern Workforce Management:
  To streamline operations for a growing remote workforce, Acora One transitioned Cornwall Insight from legacy Group Policy to Microsoft Intune, significantly improving mobile device management. Additionally, they integrated SharePoint and OneDrive, enabling easy collaboration and access to important data from anywhere, boosting productivity across the team.
• Strengthening Cybersecurity:
  Acora One’s Proactive Security Enterprise solution ensured Cornwall Insight stayed ahead of evolving cyber threats. For three consecutive years, Acora helped Cornwall Insight maintain their Cyber Essentials Plus certification, a testament to their strengthened security measures. This certification is vital in instilling trust and confidence in their clients.

The Results: IT Without Limits, Growth Without Boundaries

The impact of Acora One’s tailored solutions was immediate and transformative:

• Improved Efficiency:
  Cornwall Insight’s IT operations became more efficient and reliable, effortlessly handling increased data loads and processing demands.
• Seamless Scalability:
  The cloud migration ensured their systems could scale as their business grew, without IT bottlenecks.
• Boosted Collaboration:
  With SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Intune, remote teams could work together seamlessly, enhancing productivity and flexibility.
• Strengthened Security:
  Their recertification of Cyber Essentials Plus for three years running demonstrated robust cybersecurity, reassuring clients that their data was in safe hands.

With a more agile and secure IT infrastructure, Cornwall Insight continued to deliver high-quality insights and analysis to its clients, solidifying its position as a trusted industry leader.