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Forcefield Therapeutics partnered with Zenzero to implement a secure Microsoft 365 environment that streamlined collaboration, protected sensitive data, and supported outsourced research and development 

Company

Forcefield Therapeutics

Industry

Biotechnology – Cardioprotective Therapies

Location

London, UK

Company Overview

Forcefield Therapeutics, a Syncona-backed biotech company, is pioneering therapies to preserve heart function following myocardial infarction. With a lean internal team of five and a business model centred around outsourced research and development, Forcefield needed an IT environment that was agile, secure, and scalable – without the overhead of traditional infrastructure. 

Project Description

Zenzero was engaged to design and implement a Microsoft 365-based environment that would support Forcefield’s collaborative workflows, secure document management, and low-maintenance IT operations – all while enabling seamless interaction with external research partners and vendors. 

Project

Cloud-first IT environment for agile biotech.

Project Specifics

  • Microsoft 365
  • SharePoint
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Secure Operations

CHALLENGE

Secure, remote collaboration with minimal IT

Forcefield faced a unique combination of needs: 

  • Minimal internal IT support and no appetite for managing servers or complex systems. 
  • Remote-friendly, cloud-first tools to accommodate both in-house staff and external partners. 
  • Secure document control for sensitive intellectual property and regulatory compliance. 
  • Centralised collaboration space for team coordination across projects and outsourced R&D workstreams. 

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SOLUTION

Protected, cloud-first Microsoft 365 environment

Zenzero delivered a Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online environment designed for a “light” operational model with enterprise-grade security and functionality.

  • Microsoft 365 Foundation – Exchange Online, Teams, Intune, and Defender enabled secure communication, collaboration, and device protection.

  • SharePoint Online – Department-specific libraries with external sharing controls supported structured document management and collaboration with CROs, consultants, and partners.

  • Security & Compliance – MFA, conditional access, DLP rules, and role-based permissions safeguarded sensitive scientific and IP data.

RESULT

Agility, security, and scalable collaboration

Fully operational cloud environment delivered in under four weeks  Zero infrastructure footprint – no servers, no complex licensing, no in-house IT burden  Secure external collaboration with CROs and academic partners via Microsoft Teams and SharePoint  High staff satisfaction with the simplicity and flexibility of the environment  Scalable foundation that will easily grow with the business 

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Zenzero’s expertise in Microsoft 365 allowed Forcefield Therapeutics to launch with confidence – leveraging a secure, scalable, and maintenance-free IT environment designed for lean teams and outsourced operations. With SharePoint and Teams at the core, Forcefield now operates with the agility of a startup and the structure of a seasoned enterprise. 
As Forcefield continues to develop life-saving therapies, Zenzero remains a trusted technology partner – supporting the business with scalable solutions that evolve alongside its science and mission. 
 
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