SANDING

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Technical director of ŽELOS, spol. s r.o. member of VTG group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

I work at railway maintenance company (freight wagon repairs)

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire SANDING to accomplish?

• Operation of DMZ network (infrastructure - servers, industial PCs and monitoring systems of work)
• Operation of VTG network in ZELOS (looking solutions in case of unfunctionality)
• To integrate ŽELOS’ local IT environment into the VTG Group by aligning infrastructure, security, devices, and email systems with VTG standards, enabling centralized management, secure operations, and a smooth transition to a long-term outsourced IT support model.

SOLUTION

How did you find SANDING?

Online Search

Why did you select SANDING over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from SANDING were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We partnered with SANDING to support a major transformation of our IT environment as part of integrating our company, ŽELOS, into the German VTG Group.

The project involved a complete transition from a locally managed IT setup to VTG’s corporate standards. This included infrastructure alignment, device standardization, email and identity migration, security alignment, and close coordination with VTG’s central IT team in Germany.

From the beginning, SANDING demonstrated a very strong understanding of both local operational needs and enterprise‑level requirements. They acted as a reliable bridge between our internal team and VTG IT, ensuring that communication was clear, structured, and solution‑oriented.

One of the most critical phases was the migration of user identities and email systems to the VTG Microsoft 365 environment. This was planned in detail, executed in well‑defined phases, and completed with minimal disruption to daily operations. User data, historical emails, and access rights were transferred securely and successfully.

SANDING also supported the standardization of end‑user devices and security policies in line with VTG requirements, while still respecting the realities of a production‑focused environment. Throughout the project, risks were proactively identified, timelines were met, and issues were resolved quickly and professionally.

After the migration phase was completed, the cooperation smoothly transitioned into a stable IT service and support model. This continuity was a key benefit for us, as it ensured knowledge retention and long‑term stability.

Overall, we consider SANDING a highly competent and trustworthy IT partner. Their combination of technical expertise, project management skills, and practical business understanding was essential to the success of this integration. We would confidently recommend them to companies undergoing complex IT transformations, especially in an international or group‑integration context.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

≈50 user mailboxes successfully migrated , All end‑user devices standardized to VTG requirements, , Deployment of enterprise device infrastructure at scale, Zero critical business disruption during the main migration window, Successful transition from project mode to steady‑state IT operations

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

“SANDING played a key role in successfully integrating our IT environment into the VTG Group. They managed a complex migration with professionalism, minimal disruption, and excellent coordination with international stakeholders.”

What was your primary form of communication with SANDING?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Family atmosphere of small company and active access during looking for solutions. I was impressed with the professional knowledge of their employees.

Are there any areas for improvement or something SANDING could have done differently?

No, everything is OK for us.