How M&H Modernized Their IT Mess

• Ezra Angelo
• • May 18, 2025
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“👷‍♂️ M&H Construction is a no-frills, rugged operation based in Rangeley, Maine. Specializing in heavy construction and logging, they rely on a unique mix of old-school machinery and modern tools. But when it came to IT, their setup was more vintage than functional.”

The Problem

M&H’s infrastructure was stuck in the past. We’re talking antique cabling, old radios, legacy jacks, and serial connectors. Whenever something failed (which was often), it meant guesswork, delays, and expensive downtime.

• ❌ No domain or branded email infrastructure
• 📂 No document sharing or integrated calendar tools
• 📉 Zero training, leading to potential confusion at launch
• ⚙️ Needed to scale fast with confidence, but had no systems in place

“We knew we needed help when even plugging something in felt like flipping a coin. Some of this tech is older than the crew running it.” – Mr. Dave Mulcahy

What We Did

We jumped in as their go-to tech partner and brought M&H’s cabling and connectivity into the 21st century with zero fluff and full support.

Here’s what we delivered:

• 🧵 Ran structured cabling projects to stabilize office and field connectivity
• 🔌 Repaired legacy jack issues and resolved port problems most techs wouldn’t touch
• 🔄 Bridged the gap between outdated serial gear and today’s modern systems
• ⚙️ Provided fast, local support and hands-on troubleshooting to minimize costly downtime

“They didn’t just upgrade our tech, they understood our gear, our work, and how to keep things moving.” – M&H Operations Lead

The Results

Now M&H doesn’t stress about strange connections or ancient ports. If something acts up, they have local experts on call who know exactly how to fix it. Whether it’s a patch panel or a serial adapter from 1995.

Here’s what changed:

• ⚡ Faster resolutions on weird tech issues
• 🔧 Fully modernized cabling setup for seamless communication
• 🧠 A tech team that speaks both modern and old-school infrastructure
• 💼 Confidence in IT support that works as hard as they do

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 18, 2025
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