Meridian knows our entire environment and helps us roadmap what our Commvault environment should look like—now and in the future.
Paul Slager
Vice President of Technology, Envista Forensics
About Envista Forensics
The recovery from natural disasters has grown more complex and, in response, Envista Forensics has associates located around the globe to provide assurance and comprehensive services no matter the type of loss or location of the disaster. Envista is a global, multi-disciplinary, and highly-skilled forensic engineering partner trusted by insurance claims and legal professionals. With over 500 professionals located in 30 offices on 4 continents, the Envista teams are industry leaders committed to providing the best possible service, vast experience, thought leadership, and certainty, in an uncertain world.
Industry: Consulting
The Challenge: Managing Growth and Data Complexity at Scale
As Envista Forensics expanded its global footprint and invested in new 3D mapping technologies, its technology team faced mounting challenges managing large data volumes while ensuring privacy and uptime.
Maintaining the company’s Commvault environment required over 20 hours a week, creating resource strain and leaving critical systems vulnerable to security risks and downtime. These inefficiencies made it difficult to focus on innovation and client service—the very essence of Envista’s mission.
The company needed a trusted technology partner who could stabilize its IT environment, optimize costs, and enable a scalable data management strategy for future growth.
Business Challenges Solved
- I couldn't execute my business strategy
- My business was exposed to failure
- I didn't have the insight to make informed decisions
Technology Challenges Solved
- I didn't know where my business was exposed to attack
- My team lacked the skills to architect and deploy a scalable footprint
- My budget was holding me back
How Meridian IT Became a Strategic Partner
Envista selected Meridian IT for its collaborative approach and proven ability to manage IT as a strategic platform rather than a collection of tools.
Meridian’s subject matter experts learned Envista’s environment inside and out, offering proactive recommendations and rapid resolution to backup issues. Through continuous monitoring and management, Meridian stabilized Envista’s Commvault environment, eliminating maintenance pain points and reducing risk exposure.
To further optimize costs, Meridian introduced MACO (Maintenance, Asset, and Contract Optimization)—a data-driven service designed to uncover hidden savings. By auditing Envista’s maintenance contracts line by line, Meridian identified redundant coverage and consolidated agreements into a single, long-term plan. The result: a simplified, more cost-effective IT footprint.
The Solution: Smarter Data Management and Cost Optimization
Meridian delivered a dual-impact strategy: improved operational performance and strategic cost control.
By streamlining Commvault management, Meridian freed Envista’s internal IT team to focus on innovation instead of maintenance. At the same time, MACO analysis uncovered significant savings—allowing Envista to reinvest in high-value initiatives like its drone imaging program, which uses aerial footage to assess disaster damage with greater accuracy and speed.
Together, these improvements reinforced Envista’s ability to deliver fast, reliable results to clients worldwide—while maintaining data integrity and minimizing downtime.
Results: Less IT Maintenance, More Business Innovation
Meridian’s partnership with Envista Forensics produced measurable, transformative results.
Results at a glance:
- 90% Reduction in Maintenance Hours — Weekly backup management time dropped from 20 hours to just 2.
- Multi-Year Contract Savings — MACO optimization reduced costs through consolidated, longer-term coverage.
- Stronger Business Continuity — Stabilized infrastructure ensured minimal downtime and enhanced security.
- Innovation Funded — Savings reinvested into cutting-edge initiatives, including a 3D mapping and drone program.
With Meridian’s proactive guidance, Envista Forensics now operates a secure, scalable, and cost-efficient IT environment—built to support both present needs and future innovation.
“With Meridian, we found that support is of a higher standard than going direct with Commvault. We resolve issues much quicker by partnering with someone who truly understands our environment.”
– Paul Slager, Vice President of Technology, Envista Forensics
