Case Study: MFG.com boosts compliance and efficiency with Flexential hybrid IT solutions

Easier Compliance Helps Boost Business Efficiency

MFG.com, an online manufacturing marketplace, faced a challenge as its European hosting provider prevented it from serving customers who required ITAR compliance, causing it to turn away business in the aerospace and defense sectors. The company needed a U.S.-based solution and sought a vendor with superior security and compliance credentials, leading them to partner with Flexential (Peak 10).

Flexential implemented a hybrid IT solution using both colocation for MFG.com's database and cloud services for its web front end. This approach, coupled with Flexential's managed security services, provided the necessary ITAR and SOC 2 compliance. The results included a 20% reduction in IT costs, a 100% improvement in operational efficiency, and the ability to securely onboard major new clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense.

MFG.com

Jean-François Blachon

Chief technology officer