Rudler PSC’s IT Transformation: From On-Prem Servers to Secure Cloud with Rightworks
For Rudler PSC, a respected accounting firm in Northern Kentucky, technology stability and data protection are mission critical. Like many firms, they once relied on aging on-premises servers and an external IT partner for updates and backups. But as the servers reached end-of-life, Rudler made a transformative choice: move to Rightworks’ secure cloud platform.
The result was a seamless transition to remote work during COVID, stronger security protections, and peace of mind knowing backups and updates are handled by experts.
The Challenge: Aging Servers and Mounting IT Demands
Before Rightworks, Rudler PSC managed its IT the way many firms once did: Servers were kept in-house, backups and updates were outsourced to a partner, and staff worked exclusively from the office.
“It was a little different,” one leader recalls. “We had a partner that was kind of our IT partner at the time that did all the backups, all the updates. We had servers that were in-house. We didn’t really have anybody working out of the office. Everybody had to be in the office working.”
But as the firm’s servers neared the end of their useful life, Rudler PSC faced a choice: invest heavily in new hardware or look to a hosted solution.
At the same time, security demands were increasing at a pace that was difficult for an internal team to keep up with. “The way the environment’s changed over the last five, ten years—it’s just rapidly evolving,” the leader notes. “It could be a full-time job just trying to keep up with the security.”
The Turning Point: Choosing Cloud Hosting Over Replacement
When faced with replacing servers, Rudler PSC decided instead to embrace the future: moving to a hosted cloud platform. The timing couldn’t have been better.
“For COVID, basically everybody worked remotely at that time,” the leader recalls. “Everybody just left the office. We didn’t really have any downtime. We didn’t have any loss in efficiencies, and we can still continue operating like that now.”
Rather than scramble to adapt during the pandemic, Rudler PSC transitioned smoothly to remote work—thanks to the Rightworks cloud.
The Solution: Secure, Managed Cloud with Rightworks
By partnering with Rightworks, Rudler PSC eliminated the headaches of maintaining on-premises servers and manual security responsibilities.
“It’s all getting taken care of,” says the leader. “We’ve got backups that are handled that we can get to pretty quickly now if something does go awry.”
Instead of worrying about hardware failures, outdated systems, or backup recovery, Rudler PSC can now focus on client service. Rightworks provides:
- Automated Backups – Accessible quickly and reliably when needed
- Ongoing Updates – Keeping systems current without manual intervention
- Remote Accessibility – Allowing staff to work securely from anywhere
- Advanced Security – Managed by experts to protect against evolving threats
“The security side—before Rightworks, we had to do it ourselves,” the leader says. “Just that piece for me helps me sleep at night for sure.”
The Impact: Continuity, Flexibility, and Peace of Mind
The move to Rightworks has given Rudler PSC measurable advantages:
- Business Continuity: During COVID, the firm operated without downtime or efficiency loss.
- Work-from-Anywhere Flexibility: Staff can securely log in from home or office, with no loss of functionality.
- Reliable Backups: Data is protected and quickly retrievable if issues arise.
- Reduced IT Burden: No more in-house server maintenance or chasing security updates.
- Stronger Security: Rightworks provides enterprise-grade protection that keeps pace with rapid changes in the threat landscape.
The Bottom Line: Cloud Confidence
For Rudler PSC, the decision to move from on-prem servers to Rightworks wasn’t just a technology upgrade—it was a business continuity and security strategy.
Instead of sinking costs into aging infrastructure, the firm invested in a platform that has proven its value in keeping staff productive and client data safe, even during unprecedented times.
Looking Forward: A Future-Proof Platform
With Rightworks, Rudler PSC no longer worries about aging servers, security gaps, or backup failures. The firm is free to focus on growth and client service, supported by a technology platform built for the future.
“The environment’s rapidly evolving,” the leader reflects. “Rightworks handles it for us—and that gives me peace of mind.”