Secure, flexible workplace technology that fuels creativity for Stranger & Stranger

Creative agency Stranger & Stranger needed a technology partner who could protect their intellectual property, enable flexible working, and give their team freedom to focus on brilliant design. LeftBrain built a secure, cloud-first workplace environment, delivering trusted IT support that empowers global creativity without disruption.

The Challenge

Protecting creativity and IP with reliable, flexible IT

Stranger & Stranger are a multi award-winning creative agency specialising in packaging design for the international drinks industry. Their bold strapline, DON’T FIT IN. STAND OUT.™, matches LeftBrain’s shared value of challenging the status quo.

When Cheryl R. Blain, Chief Operating Officer, joined the company, she knew that protecting creativity, flexibility, and IP security would be critical. Stranger & Stranger needed a technology partner who could provide expert IT support, seamless cloud access, and robust information security — without slowing their people down.

“LeftBrain has wonderful people,” says Cheryl. “It’s a tremendous thing not to worry. When I hand a tech project over to LeftBrain, I know it will just get done. There is so much value in that level of trust.”

The Solution

Strategic: End-to-end IT and security partnership

Over seven years, LeftBrain has evolved from an occasional support provider to Stranger’s full strategic IT partner, managing their entire workplace technology setup.

“Time and time again, you knocked it out of the park,” says Cheryl. “Our previous IT provider struck out, and we eventually decided to hand over everything to LeftBrain. Since then, everything has been as smooth as can be.”

LeftBrain implemented a global data migration from local servers to cloud-based shared drives, updated MDM and identity management systems, and managed an office move including full network build, CCTV, and AV setup.

“Working with LeftBrain keeps our network and data secure and saves us money in the long run, helping us to best serve and protect the intellectual property and trade secrets of our clients.”

Tactical: Cloud-based collaboration, secure by design

Stranger & Stranger’s team now work flexibly and securely across the globe, thanks to a robust cloud-first environment designed by LeftBrain.

“Having our workplace tech and cloud-based environments dialled in is so important,” explains Cheryl. “Stranger & Stranger is all about flexible, remote working. Creativity cannot be forced into 9 to 5 hours. LeftBrain’s work enables this flexibility, which is crucial to our success and the happiness of our team.”

Security is equally critical. LeftBrain’s information security team supports Stranger to meet rising cyber security expectations and insurance standards, protecting valuable intellectual property and client confidentiality.

“Working with LeftBrain keeps our network and data secure and saves us money in the long run, helping us to best serve and protect the intellectual property and trade secrets of our clients.”

Results that matter

• Secure, cloud-first workplace technology that enables flexible global collaboration
• End-to-end IT and security management, with proactive, trusted support
• Protection of intellectual property and client confidentiality through improved security posture
• Reduced disruption, freeing the team to focus on creativity
• Long-term, trusted partnership with a deep understanding of creative ways of working