Customer Stories

Custodian Investment Plc Achieves
Unprecedented Security and Uptime

Customer Name: Custodian 
Investment Plc

Industry: Other Financial Services

Location/Country: Lagos, Nigeria

Solution: Sophos Firewall & RED Device

Partner: Reliance Infosystems

Overview

Custodian Investment Plc is a prominent Nigerian Investment Group operating within the Other Financial Services Sector. The group is recognized for its excellence and innovation across various subsidiaries, including insurance, life assurance, trusteeship, pension fund administration, 
and real estate.

Known for its customer-centric approach and commitment to delivering top-notch services, Custodian Investment Plc continues to set industry benchmarks. With a strong financial foundation and a dedicated team of professionals, the group consistently exceeds client expectations and fosters 
long-term relationships, driving growth and success in the Nigerian financial landscape.

Challenges & Pain Points

Custodian Investment Plc faced several significant challenges that impeded its operations and threatened business continuity. The company struggled with managing its complex infrastructure efficiently, lacking a comprehensive monitoring system to oversee network activities and promptly detect issues. Ensuring secure and reliable VPN connectivity across its numerous branches was a persistent challenge, further compounded by concerns over maintaining business continuity during disruptions. These issues underscored the need for a robust and integrated solution to enhance their network security and operational efficiency.

The Pivotal Moment

Custodian Investment Plc turned to Reliance Infosystems for a strategic overhaul of its network security infrastructure. Recognizing the urgent need for a reliable and comprehensive solution, Reliance Infosystems devised a meticulous plan to address Custodian’s challenges.

The Leap of Transformation

By deploying Sophos Firewall and RED devices across all branches, Reliance Infosystems facilitated 
a seamless and robust upgrade of Custodian’s network security. Key benefits realized include:

Enhanced Security

Sophos Firewall provided advanced threat protection, safeguarding sensitive business information and data.

Improved Monitoring

The deployment enabled comprehensive monitoring with real-time alerts and notifications.

Reliable Connectivity

The RED devices ensured secure and stable VPN connections across all branches.

Business Continuity

With backup scheduling and a 99.9% ISP uptime guarantee, Custodian could ensure consistent and uninterrupted operations.

A New Future

Custodian Investment Plc now enjoys a secure, efficient, and resilient network infrastructure. The strategic partnership with Reliance Infosystems has led to measurable improvements.

Efficiency

Network operations are streamlined, reducing downtime, and enhancing productivity.

Security

Advanced protection mechanisms have significantly mitigated security risks.

Agility

The infrastructure is now more adaptable to changing business needs.

Scalability

The solutions implemented support future growth and expansion.

“Our experience with Reliance Infosystems and the deployment of Sophos solutions has been seamless and transformative.”

— Samuel Kolawole, Manager IT Audit & Assurance

Are you facing similar network security challenges? 
Engage Reliance Infosystems today to discover how we can help protect your business and ensure continuous operations with advanced security solutions.

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