Case Study: Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects (SAOTA) achieves secure, searchable email archiving and continuity with Mimecast

Architectural firm seeks bottomless email archive and more control over email system

Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects (SAOTA) is an award‑winning South African architecture firm whose projects rely heavily on email for contracts, drawings, quotes and client communications. With around 100 users and a meticulous filing system, SAOTA faced the risk of human error leading to lost or misfiled documentation and time‑consuming searches that threatened project timelines and client trust.

SAOTA implemented Mimecast UEM, a SaaS layer for Microsoft Exchange that provides archived, carrier‑grade storage, instant search, ECT Act‑compliant forensic retrieval, and customizable rules to cut unwanted traffic. The solution delivered immediate email continuity and comprehensive archiving, reduced bandwidth and administrative overhead, improved legal compliance, and restored confidence by making emails quickly and reliably retrievable.

SAOTA

Grant Hall

IT Manager