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Gesto Energia: fixed-fee managed IT for a global consultancy

When consultants present studies to governments on four continents, a morning without access to the models costs credibility. Gesto Energia handed that risk to DataRoad.

Updated 17 October 20263 min read

More than 10 workstations · support contract · remote, on-site and phone support

At a glance

For decision-makers short on time.

  • 01In 2022, Gesto Energia SA handed DataRoad full management of its IT.
  • 02Workstations, corporate Wi-Fi, servers, printing and internet under an annual IT Unlimited contract.
  • 03Monitoring, alerting and reports, with no billing per call-out.
  • 04Gesto has more than 50,000 MW of renewable projects across four continents.
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Gesto Energia: fixed-fee managed IT for a global consultancy

When a team of consultants presents studies to governments and investors on four continents, a morning without access to energy models costs credibility, not just time. In 2022, Gesto Energia SA, an international energy and renewables consultancy, entrusted DataRoad - IT Services and Consulting with managed IT services for its entire infrastructure, under an annual IT Unlimited contract. Workstations, corporate Wi-Fi, servers and critical services, printing and connectivity came under our management, with continuous monitoring, alerting and reports. Gesto gained stability and stopped paying per call-out.

SummaryInformation
CompanyGesto Energia SA
BusinessEnergy consultancy and renewable energy
Start2022
ScopeBusiness wireless network, firewall and security, servers and infrastructure, IT Unlimited

What kind of company is Gesto?

Founded in 2008, Gesto delivers energy consultancy and renewable energy projects in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe, with more than 50,000 MW of renewable projects to its name. Its areas of expertise include:

  • Renewable resource assessment.
  • GIS and energy modelling.
  • Energy strategy and policy.
  • Electrification and rural planning.
  • Engineering, supervision and project development.

It is a global reference in building sustainable energy systems. More information at gestoenergy.com.

Which areas came under DataRoad's management?

  • Users and workstations Continuous support for every employee.
  • Corporate Wi-Fi Operation and maintenance of the wireless network.
  • Servers and critical services Ongoing administration.
  • Printing and internet access Equipment and connections overseen.
  • Alarms Incidents detected the moment they arise.
  • Unlimited remote support With immediate response.
  • Reports System availability recorded.

Why didn't Gesto hire an in-house engineer?

Because it would concentrate the risk in one person, and buying ad hoc hours would turn every fault into an unexpected expense. Consultants with projects around the world need email, files and modelling tools available at any time.

With managed services, DataRoad is accountable for the environment running smoothly in return for a fixed monthly fee. Our interest becomes preventing problems: preventive and corrective maintenance, updates outside working hours and alerts resolved before they reach users. Discover the IT Unlimited model.

Which plans are available?

Three: Essential, remote and phone only; Premium, with unlimited on-site support; and Premium 365, which extends support to nights, weekends and holidays and is the only one with 24/7 support and monitoring. All include proactive monitoring, alerting, reports and preventive and corrective maintenance.

Thank you

We thank Gesto Energia for the trust it has placed in DataRoad for consultancy, management and maintenance of its network and IT services. Supporting an organisation of this international standing in the energy sector is a privilege.

Who is DataRoad?

  • 11 years Managing infrastructure for public bodies, embassies, hotels, clinics and demanding companies.
  • 232 clients All under contract, with a certified team.
  • Top 5% PME Certification awarded by scoring.pt.
  • Headquarters in Alfragide Support across the whole country and for international companies.

We work in network infrastructure and structured cabling, managed business wireless networks, managed firewalls, service desk, consultancy and IT estate management.

Which other clients work with DataRoad?

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  • Prices upfrontEssential from €395/month + VAT, Premium from €750 and Premium 365 from €1,200.
  • No lock-inAnnual contract, no lock-in and no joining fees.
  • Everything in writingWhat is included, the scope and the price, before you sign.
  • Support without counted hoursRemote and phone in every plan; on-site support from Premium.

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