Arla Foods undertook a major expansion with four new UK depots.
Each site required a complete, enterprise-grade IT environment before operations could commence.
Key challenges included:
Designing networks for four separate depots—each with four floors and multiple departments.
Delivering high-availability fibre broadband and VOIP telephony to support 300+ users.
Ensuring secure inter-site connectivity and data integrity across geographically dispersed locations.
Implementing enterprise email hosting and centralised exchange management for the site operator, PCL.
Providing cybersecurity, staff training, and long-term IT strategy while coordinating with multiple software vendors.
Arla Foods
Food & Beverage Manufacturing & Distribution
PCL (site operator)
Full Network Design & Build, Secure VPN Connectivity, VOIP Telephony, Email Hosting & Exchange Management, Server Installation, Cybersecurity, Staff Training, Software Vendor Liaison, IT Strategic Planning, Website Development, Cloud Computing
iZen Technologies delivered a turnkey technology deployment that addressed every layer of Arla’s infrastructure:
Built and configured enterprise networks across four floors per depot, incorporating high-speed switching and structured cabling.
Installed four fibre broadband connections per site to ensure redundancy and seamless failover.
Implemented a secure site-to-site VPN connecting all depots for real-time collaboration and data sharing.
Deployed a multi-site VOIP system with centralised call management, ensuring clear communication and scalability as operations grow.
Installed on-site servers with hybrid cloud computing for critical workloads, enabling flexibility and rapid scaling.
Configured automated backups and disaster recovery strategies for business continuity.
Delivered enterprise-grade email hosting for PCL, including full Microsoft Exchange management and mobile integration for 300 users.
Applied advanced spam filtering, encryption, and secure remote access policies.
Implemented layered security with firewalls, endpoint protection, and 24/7 AI-driven threat monitoring.
Introduced quarterly penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities proactively.
Provided tailored training sessions to equip staff with cybersecurity best practices and efficient system use.
Acted as primary contact with multiple software vendors, ensuring smooth integrations and ongoing support.
Designed an IT roadmap for future scalability and cost efficiency.
Built and hosted a new website to support depot operations and communication channels.
“iZen Technologies delivered everything we needed across four major depots—networks, cloud servers, cybersecurity, VOIP, and ongoing support. Their attention to detail and proactive planning made a complex rollout feel effortless.” — Martin Pearson, Managing Director
Multi-site network & fibre installation
Secure site-to-site VPN connections
VOIP telephony & Exchange email hosting
Server deployment & hybrid cloud computing
24/7 AI threat monitoring & quarterly penetration testing
Staff training, vendor liaison & strategic IT planning
Website development & hosting
Arla Foods now benefits from:
Resilient Multi-Site Connectivity: Four depots securely linked via encrypted VPN for fast, reliable communication.
High-Availability Infrastructure: Redundant fibre broadband and hybrid cloud architecture eliminate single points of failure.
Enterprise-Level Security: AI threat monitoring, penetration testing, and advanced endpoint protection keep data safe.
Operational Efficiency: 300 staff enjoy seamless email, VOIP, and application access, reducing downtime and boosting productivity.
Future-Ready IT Strategy: Scalable infrastructure and strategic planning enable effortless growth and technology upgrades.
