13 Feb Business Continuity During a Financial Services Office Relocation | Yealand Fund Services
Business Continuity During a Financial Services Office Relocation | Yealand Fund Services
Summary
Client
Yealand Fund Services, independent ACD and Fund Administrator
Industry
Financial Services, regulated environment
Challenge
Internal teams rely on secure, high-capacity broadband and cloud service access for:
- Collaboration and secure data exchange with remote teams and external third parties
- Secure access to cloud-hosted platforms and trading interfaces
Solution
Deployment of a resilient bonded multi carrier connectivity solution providing high availability interim internet access for the full duration of the leased line delay.
Deployment Timeframe
Rapid implementation ahead of office move, solution remained in place for approximately 10 months.
Key Capabilities Delivered
- High availability connectivity
- Multi carrier resilience
- Rapid installation
- Scalable bandwidth
- Seamless transition to permanent infrastructure
Outcome
Zero operational disruption during relocation. Yealand maintained uninterrupted access to critical systems, ensuring continuous service delivery to clients and full regulatory compliance throughout the transition period.
This is what Matthew Rose, IT Manager, Yealand Fund Services said:
As a financial institution with staff working internally on cloud solutions,
connectivity is important to our business. XCommNet’s BondiMAX high performance 5G system,
complemented our services.
Full Case Study
Overview
Yealand Fund Services provides tailored fund administration solutions with robust compliance and risk management to funds under their management. They provide an independent bespoke service delivered by in-house experts who rely on a solid IT cloud-based infrastructure supported by consistent high-performance connectivity to uphold the highest industry standards and withstand regulatory scrutiny.
Challenge
Internal teams rely on secure, high-capacity broadband and cloud service access for:
- Collaboration and secure data exchange with remote teams and external third parties
- Secure access to cloud-hosted platforms and trading interfaces
In preparation for their office move, Matthew Rose, IT Manager, proactively implemented a continuity plan. Recognising that leased line provisioning can be subject to external dependencies and coordination delays, he engaged XCommNet in advance to ensure a solution with predictable performance, resilience and redundancy was in place.
Solution Provided by XCommNet
XCommNet delivered a rapid deployment of its BondiMAX™ bonded router solution — a multi-carrier bonding technology that aggregates multiple WAN links to create a resilient, single high-throughput connection capable of sustaining enterprise demands.
Key elements of BondiMAX included:
- Rapid Activation: Installation and configuration were completed in a matter of days, ensuring Yealand had continuous internet connectivity.
- Bonded Connectivity: By aggregating multiple independent service links, BondiMAX™ delivered bandwidth performance and resilience that met their operational requirements.
- Managed Services: XCommNet’s team provided ongoing monitoring and support, ensuring uptime and rapid response.
- Scalable Performance: The solution supported the full spectrum of their connectivity needs — from desktop productivity tools to secure access to cloud-hosted portfolio and compliance platforms.
Over a 10-month interim period, the BondiMAX™ service provided Yealand with dependable, high-quality internet access that underpinned normal business operations.
Impact & Benefits
The XCommNet solution delivered measurable value for Yealand Fund Services:
- Seamless Continuity: Despite the delay in leased-line activation, they managed to maintain uninterrupted service.
- Operational Stability: There was no impact on remote workers
- Time-Sensitive Support: XCommNet’s expedited deployment and proactive management ensured their client could focus on their core business during the move, rather than troubleshooting connectivity.
Results
Yealand Fund Services’ experience underscores the importance of reliable interim connectivity solutions during transitional periods such as office moves and infrastructure upgrades. XCommNet’s BondiMAX™ provided a robust, business-grade bridge to full leased-line capability, ensuring Yealand continued to meet client expectations and regulatory responsibilities without interruption.
For organisations facing similar provisioning delays or needing resilient connectivity during service outages, a bonded networking solution like BondiMAX™ offers a practical, high-performance alternative while permanent infrastructure is finalised.