Stratagem IPM
We created a multi-cloud modern workplace for a leading law firm.
Founded in 1999, Stratagem IPM is a leading intellectual property and patent advisory firm specialising in the fast-growing biotech sector. Its team of around 60 staff, including two dozen attorneys and a small IT team, are split between three offices in Bristol, Oxford and Cambridge. When it became clear an urgent and comprehensive IT overhaul was required, Stratagem brought technology partner Lights-On Consulting on board to oversee the project.
Zenzero partnered with Stratagem IPM to deliver a rapid, large-scale IT transformation in just 45 days. The project included a complete migration of systems and applications to a hybrid, multi-cloud platform, combining Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Azure-based business continuity, and private cloud hosting for critical applications. All of this was achieved with zero unplanned downtime, creating a secure, scalable, and future-ready IT environment that supports hybrid working and ongoing operational resilience.
- Full hybrid cloud migration
- 45-day large scale deployment
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Stratagem IPM relies on a highly skilled team of legal and IP experts, making employee productivity and satisfaction central to its business value. The firm needed to modernise its IT infrastructure, shifting to the cloud while maintaining existing applications and enhancing security, compliance, and availability. Multiple end-of-life systems and outdated virtual desktop infrastructure meant tight deadlines and complex requirements.
Stratagem IPM is a leading intellectual property consultancy specialising in biotechnology, helping innovative organisations protect and maximise the value of their intellectual assets.
As the business continued to grow, Stratagem IPM required a modern, resilient technology platform capable of supporting hybrid working and future expansion.
Zenzero leveraged its legal sector expertise and vendor-agnostic approach to deliver a major IT overhaul in just six weeks. The project included migration to Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online, deployment of Microsoft Teams for unified communications, and implementation of advanced information management solutions. Multi-layered security measures – including EDR, XDR, vulnerability management, and ZTNA – safeguarded sensitive client data.
An Azure-based business continuity solution combined with private cloud hosting for critical applications ensured high availability, all without any unplanned downtime. The deployment was carefully aligned with Stratagem’s business goals to support hybrid working, employee collaboration, and operational efficiency.
Stratagem now benefits from a fast, modern, and secure computing experience across all locations. Cloud and private infrastructure provide high availability and compliance with regulatory requirements, while ongoing 24/7/365 co-sourced support frees the internal IT team to focus on core business priorities. The transformation enhances employee productivity, supports hybrid working, and ensures business continuity, giving the firm a flexible, scalable platform to meet future needs.
