Two Decades of Trust: How National IT’s Proactive Support Drives Blue Earth’s Success
BACKGROUND
Blue Earth Group is a Melbourne-based property development company with 30 years of industry presence. Renowned for their high-quality developments, the company has successfully completed over 60 major projects.
National IT Solutions has partnered with Blue Earth Group for over 20 years. In this time, they have delivered infrastructure overhauls, cyber security uplifts, and long-term technical planning, alongside essential managed IT services. The relationship has evolved significantly, from basic managed support with antivirus solutions to sophisticated cyber security measures and full office relocation support.
Solutions
Cyber Security Implementation
Given the sensitive nature of financial transactions and data handled by Blue Earth Group, cyber security is a key priority. National IT Solutions implemented an extensive cyber security framework built on the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Essential 8 controls.
Security measures implemented include:
- Essential 8 framework baseline, with additional layers of advanced protection.
- Enterprise-grade email filtering and policy management.
- Security awareness training tailored following a detailed gap analysis.
- Advanced endpoint detection and response solutions monitored by a 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC).
- Dark web monitoring and Microsoft 365 identity protection for user accounts.
- Next-gen firewall protections with enhanced monitoring capabilities.
These solutions were specifically chosen to protect employee data, client information, and secure financial transactions from cyber security threats.
On-Premises to Cloud Migration
In 2020, National IT Solutions facilitated Blue Earth Group’s seamless migration from on-premises physical servers to a fully cloud-based environment using Microsoft 365 and Azure.
Cloud migration achievements:
- Entire infrastructure migration completed within 2-4 weeks, with fixed costs and no customer downtime.
- Critical transition tasks were conducted after hours or during weekends, avoiding business interruptions.
- Immediate post-migration support provided to ensure smooth operational continuity.
The migration was executed with careful planning and minimal disruption, setting a standard for operational transitions.
Office Relocation
National IT Solutions assists with Blue Earth’s strategic office relocations by providing comprehensive technical consulting and AV infrastructure solutions.
- Planning a new office relocation scheduled for 2026, involving detailed collaboration with architects on IT infrastructure requirements.
- Coordinating visits to AV experience centres (such as Crestron) to showcase advanced boardroom technologies.
- Establishing temporary internet and IT setups for Blue Earth’s construction site offices
- Managing AV vendor relations, functioning as the primary technical IT manager to streamline and optimise services.
Blue Earth Group initially used external AV vendors, but transitioned entirely to National IT Solutions for consistent, reliable technical management and optimal AV performance in their offices.
Business Outcomes
The long-term collaboration between National IT Solutions and Blue Earth Group has consistently produced positive outcomes:
- Enhanced security posture significantly reducing cyber risk exposure.
- Streamlined, secure handling of high-value financial transactions.
- Efficient, uninterrupted transition from legacy systems to advanced cloud infrastructure.
- Proactive technical management and planning for office relocations, minimising disruption and enhancing productivity.
- Reliable AV and IT infrastructure enabling dual use of office spaces as workspaces and sales environments.
Client Referrals
Blue Earth Group’s long-standing trust in National IT Solutions is demonstrated by their consistent referrals: 11 new client referrals over the span of their relationship. This speaks volumes to National IT’s ability to deliver reliable, expert solutions and maintain an exceptional level of service.
Collaboration
National IT maintains regular dialogue with Blue Earth through scheduled annual meetings, supplemented by ongoing, as-needed communication. This consistent engagement allows for timely identification of emerging requirements, maintaining alignment of IT strategy with Blue Earth’s business objectives.
Future Engagements
The relationship between National IT Solutions and Blue Earth Group continues to flourish. With future office relocations and ongoing infrastructure upgrades planned, both organisations remain committed to deepening their collaboration, enhancing operational efficiencies, and maintaining robust security standards.
Future initiatives include:
- Upgrading network equipment such as switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Continuing enhancements to cyber security practices and employee awareness.
- Planning and executing seamless IT integrations for Blue Earth’s upcoming office spaces.