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11 June 2025|Networking

On the Same Wavelength: IDS-INDATA helps ETL Systems modernise its infrastructure for future growth

Executive Summary:

ETL Systems, a global leader in RF and satellite communications hardware, partnered with IDS-INDATA to modernise its legacy infrastructure. The transformation delivered high-speed connectivity, enhanced cybersecurity, and operational resilience—without disrupting day-to-day business. The result is a future-ready IT environment built to support ETL’s ongoing growth, acquisitions, and compliance goals.

Challenges:

  • Legacy infrastructure nearing end-of-life and unable to support future growth
  • Rising workloads and performance demands causing network strain
  • Need for enhanced security to meet customer and regulatory requirements
  • Complex data migration requirements with zero tolerance for downtime
  • Requirement for scalable infrastructure and responsive managed services

Solution:

IDS-INDATA delivered a phased modernisation strategy aligned to ETL’s operational and growth needs:

  • High-performance virtualised servers with no single points of failure
  • SD-WAN network for faster, resilient, and application-aware connectivity
  • Next-generation firewalls with AI-driven threat detection and zero-trust controls
  • Structured data migration ensuring seamless transitions and data integrity
  • Responsive managed service supporting compliance, uptime, and scalability

Outcomes:

  • Substantially faster network speeds, improving productivity
  • Stronger security posture with AI-enabled threat prevention
  • Improved system uptime and operational resilience
  • Reduced risk through zero-trust architecture and segmentation
  • Cost savings via bandwidth optimisation and cloud integration
  • Future-ready platform supporting compliance and scalability
  • Smooth transition with zero operational downtime

“IDS didn’t just sell us a solution — they listened, understood our business, and helped us build a flexible technology foundation for long-term growth. Their ‘can do’ culture and exceptional customer service means we are never treated as ‘just another customer’.”
Kevin Baldwin, IT Manager, ETL Systems

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