How Hird Contracting Streamlined IT

• Ezra Angelo
• • May 12, 2025
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“🏗️ Hird Contracting is a fast-growing construction firm managing large-scale, heavy-duty projects across Maine. With crews on-site, leadership in the office, and dozens of moving parts daily, they needed more than just basic tech support, they needed a partner who could help them scale smarter.”

The Problem

As their operations expanded, Hird’s tech systems fell behind.

They were running into real-world friction:

• ⚠️ Communication breakdowns between field and office
• 🐢 Slow or outdated equipment holding up job site efficiency
• 🔐 Gaps in cybersecurity and inconsistent backup coverage
• 🧩 A patchwork of tools with no unified strategy to grow from

“We were scaling fast, but our systems weren’t keeping up. It felt like every week we were duct-taping another problem just to get through the day” – Mr. Shawn Hird

They needed IT that could grow with them, not drag them down.

What We Did

We didn’t just fix what was broken. We became their fully managed IT services partner, helping leadership lay the groundwork for smarter, more reliable operations at every level:

Here’s what we delivered:

• 💬 Deployed Google Workspace for secure email, file sharing, and collaboration
• 📱 Rolled out field-ready tablets to enable seamless communication from job sites
• 🔐 Locked down security with endpoint protection, proactive monitoring, and cloud-first tools
• 🧠 Took on a virtual CIO role, advising leadership on scalable tech decisions

“Before Ekim, our field teams were always waiting on fixes. Now everything just works and we can finally focus on building.” – Project Manager, Hird Contracting

The Results

With a streamlined network and consistent support from Ekim IT, Hird Contracting gained clarity, speed, and peace of mind.

Here’s how the changes made an impact:

Here’s what changed:

• 💻 Day-to-day operations run smoother with fewer IT interruptions
• 📶 Network speed and connectivity issues were resolved across the office and job sites
• 🔐 Cybersecurity and data backups are now consistent and reliable
• 💡 Staff confidence improved, no more second-guessing if the system will work

Want IT That Just Works?

If your business feels held back by unreliable tech, dropped calls, or constant workarounds, you’re not alone and you don’t have to stay stuck.

At Ekim IT Solutions, we help businesses across Maine simplify their systems, cut unnecessary costs, and finally get the reliable IT support they deserve.

If you’re just starting to understand what Managed IT means or whether it’s right for your business, we’ve put together a simple guide to walk you through it:

• Ezra Angelo
• • May 12, 2025
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