HAYNE.cloud helps unify operations, migrate infrastructure, and secure growth.
The Issue
Allsop is growing rapidly, operating multiple Build-to-Rent sites across the UK.
However, its IT environment had become fragmented and difficult to manage. Each site was running its own Microsoft 365 tenancy, which complicated administration, security, and collaboration.
A small IT team maintained a hosted virtual datacentre, managed legacy property management systems, and supported a growing number of users. Leadership changes highlighted the need to modernise and build a secure, scalable foundation.
“We were growing quickly, but our IT structure wasn’t set up to support that scale. We had to move away from bespoke systems and bring everything together in a modern, manageable way.”
— Andrew Gordon, IT Manager, Allsop
The Approach
Allsop evaluated several managed service providers and chose HAYNE.cloud for its approachable team, cultural fit, and partnership-led way of working.
From the outset, the relationship was built on trust and familiarity. Allsop valued working with a team where names and faces were known, not just ticket numbers.
“I wanted a team who were the right size to really get to know our users. With HAYNE.cloud, our people know who they’re speaking to. They know all of the team on a first name basis. It feels like an extension of our own team.”
— Andrew continues
When comparing potential partners, Andrew and his team felt that many larger MSPs would make them “a small fish in a very big pond.” In contrast, HAYNE.cloud offered a balance of capability and personal attention.
“From the first meeting, we could tell HAYNE.cloud was the right fit — big enough to handle our ambitions, yet small enough to care,” Andrew explains. “We knew we’d be a priority client with a team who genuinely understood our business.”
Together, we delivered a full IT modernisation programme, including:
- Consolidating multiple Microsoft 365 tenancies into a single wrapper tenancy
- Upgrading all laptops to Windows 11 ahead of end-of-life deadlines
- Migrating telephony to a unified Teams-based platform
- Decommissioning the hosted virtual datacentre and migrating more than 20 years of data to the cloud
- Implementing modern SharePoint structures and improving collaboration
- Supporting Allsop through achieving Cyber Essentials certification
Our teams worked closely throughout the project, ensuring a smooth transition and building long-term relationships that continue day to day.
The Outcome
Allsop now operates in a modern, unified IT environment that supports collaboration, security, and growth.
- Better security and compliance with Windows 11, Microsoft 365, and Cyber Essentials
- Improved collaboration across sites through a shared tenancy and Teams telephony
- Operational efficiency by streamlining IT management
- Scalable onboarding for new sites as the business continues to expand
Allsop speaks to the HAYNE.cloud team daily, with Mickey as a regular point of contact, and ongoing support from Connor, Edith, Patrick and others across the business. This close working relationship means issues are resolved quickly and collaboratively, while strategic plans move forward at pace.
“The team at HAYNE.cloud are brilliant. They care, they’re responsive, and they’ve made a huge difference to how we work. It’s exactly the kind of partnership we were looking for.”
— Andrew finishes
Next Steps
With the foundation in place, Allsop is focusing on optimisation, advanced SharePoint use, and continuous improvement.
If your business is facing fragmented IT, legacy systems, or growth challenges, speak to our team to find out how we can help.