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CASE STUDY
Beaver Creek Hydrology
Beaver Creek Hydrology, a respected environmental engineering firm based in Lexington, KY, specializes in floodplain management, watershed planning, and stormwater solutions. When their aging IT infrastructure began putting their operations at risk, Director of Operations Chuck Davis turned to a trusted local partner: 46Solutions.
“We were hitting a wall with our existing systems. When a server failure happened, it wasn’t just inconvenient—it was critical,” said Chuck. “We needed a team that could move quickly, get us back online, and help us scale for the future.”
– Chuck Davis
Director of Operations, Beaver Creek Hydrology
The Challenge
The internal network at Beaver Creek Hydrology was showing its age. A legacy server was on its last legs, email performance was unreliable, and office expansion plans meant the current cabling and equipment layout wouldn’t scale. Things came to a head when a sudden server failure brought work to a halt. With important project files inaccessible and team productivity plummeting, Chuck knew it was time to act fast.
The Solution
46Solutions’ Service Delivery Engineer Tristan Blevins assessed the situation and developed a comprehensive plan to minimize downtime and modernize the firm’s infrastructure. “Our top priority was data recovery. We pulled critical files from the failed server and immediately started building a new domain environment,” said Tristan.
The installation was scheduled after hours to prevent disruption. Over the course of the upgrade, 46Solutions delivered:
- Recovery of essential data from a failed server
- Installation of a new Dell PowerEdge T360 server
- Migration of all users to a newly built domain environment
- Deployment of Meraki switches, access points, and firewall
- Complete reorganization and termination of network cabling
“Tristan and his team were extremely responsive. Even during off-hours, I knew they were working to get us back to full speed.”
The Results
With the new infrastructure in place, Beaver Creek Hydrology experienced an immediate improvement in reliability, speed, and peace of mind. Internal communication and file access stabilized, employees returned to full productivity, and the new cabling layout supported the ongoing office expansion without a hitch.
“The peace of mind alone was worth the investment,” said Chuck. “We don’t worry about whether things are going to work—we just work.”
The Partnership
The successful upgrade forged a strong partnership between Beaver Creek Hydrology and 46Solutions. Chuck and Tristan continue to collaborate closely on support, future-proofing, and scaling IT as Beaver Creek grows.
“They were organized, responsive, and calm under pressure. That’s what you want in a partner,” Chuck said.
“Beaver Creek was a fantastic client. Clear communication, fast decisions, and a willingness to modernize,” added Tristan. “We were proud to be part of their transformation.”
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