Long-term partnership support Lapti’s IT infrastructure

A Finnish construction group, Lapti Group Oy, originally sought a partner primarily for network and firewall solutions. Since the collaboration began in 2018, it has expanded to cover server and backup solutions, with Glesys supporting the development and operation of Lapti’s IT infrastructure as the company’s needs have evolved. 

“Glesys is a reliable and competent partner whose experts have provided us with the additional support we need”, says Mika Virsunen, CIO of Lapti Group, reflecting on the years of cooperation. 

Lapti Group Oy is a Finnish construction group operating nationwide. Its business focuses on residential, service, and commercial construction as well as property development. 

 A long-term partner  

When selecting a partner, Lapti was looking for a domestic and local provider, but the goal was also to find a partner for long-term collaboration.  

” We prefer long-term partnerships, as our aim is to build long-term and productive cooperation. Key criteria for us also included the breadth of the service offering and the balance between quality and cost” says Virsunen.  

Over the years, the scope of cooperation has expanded from network and firewall services to include responsibility for Lapti’s server and network environment, backup solutions and the continuous development of information security. Glesys’ expertise is also actively utilized in larger projects, providing Lapti with access to specialist knowledge when additional resources or expertise are needed. 

 Smooth and efficient communication 

Virsunen highlights direct access to specialists and efficient communication as key benefits of the collaboration. 

“We work closely together, so it is essential that our experts have direct access to our partner’s specialists. The collaboration works extremely well and has, over the years, developed into a highly functional setup.” 

Fast response times and direct access to expertise have also proven valuable in day-to-day operations and problem situations. 

” When needed, we can quickly reach out to a Glesys expert. Any issues are handled efficiently without unnecessary bureaucracy. Communication during service disruptions also works well” Virsunen notes. 

 Developing operations with a trusted partner 

The partnership is also reflected in continuous development. As requirements related to information security and data protection have increased, Lapti has relied on Glesys’ expertise to support compliance, risk management and the continuous development of its infrastructure environment. 

Glesys provides additional specialist expertise where needed, particularly in information security and server environment development.  Its know-how has been especially valuable in developing information security and the server environment, and Virsunen describes Glesys’ role in these areas as significant. 

” We have been very satisfied with the service and the expertise provided by Glesys, and we hope the cooperation will continue just as smoothly in the future” Virsunen concludes.