G. Modiano is one of Europe’s largest wool manufacturers and a major player in the wool manufacturing industry, with operations spanning multiple countries. The company is deeply rooted in industrial production, and its IT infrastructure supports both corporate operations and factory machinery across jurisdictions. Its data centres are in the UK, with infrastructure spread globally. Although its corporate headcount is small, its IT estate is complex. Perry Willis, IT Director, joined the company seven years ago.

When Perry Willis joined G. Modiano as IT Director seven years ago, he recognised that the company’s IT infrastructure needed to be modernised. The existing systems were functional, but they were fragmented and outdated. As Willis put it, “The infrastructure wasn’t broken, but it hadn’t moved forward with the times.” The business needed a forward-looking cybersecurity approach that could integrate its systems while daily operations, including factory machinery, continued without disruption.

Compliance added a further layer of difficulty. G. Modiano operates in Europe and beyond, with data centres in the UK and infrastructure spread globally, so adherence to regional regulations across multiple jurisdictions was critical. The company also wanted a provider that could deliver reliable, repeatable security solutions with minimal complexity, and clear, actionable reporting rather than the dense output often produced by cybersecurity evaluations.

After evaluating several providers, G. Modiano selected Thrive. Thrive’s reputation, strengthened by its acquisition of the UK-based ONI, and its proactive, customer-focused approach made it the choice for the company’s evolving needs. The engagement covers autonomous penetration testing and the company’s Cisco/Meraki infrastructure.

Thrive began the partnership by conducting penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities within G. Modiano’s IT infrastructure. Its project management was transparent and straightforward; Willis described it as “really good, very honest...refreshing, really.” Thrive delivered detailed reports with actionable insights, giving G. Modiano the tools to strengthen its security posture without the unnecessary complexity often seen in cybersecurity evaluations.

Thrive also took a central role in the company’s multi-jurisdiction compliance work, helping G. Modiano maintain adherence to regulatory requirements while securing its diverse IT estate. Thrive adapted its solutions so that security and regulatory compliance were addressed together across all operational areas.

Beyond the technical work, Thrive’s project management team and a dedicated account manager handled G. Modiano’s specific requirements, listening, responding quickly and keeping communication open at every stage. Thrive treated the company’s small corporate headcount and complex IT estate as a precision job rather than applying a one-size-fits-all service.

• Penetration testing identified vulnerabilities across the IT infrastructure and produced detailed, actionable reports.
• Compliance maintained across multiple jurisdictions, with UK data centres and globally distributed infrastructure secured.
• Transparent project management that Willis described as “very honest” and “refreshing”, unlike previous providers.
• Willis and his team can focus on the core business rather than technical intricacies.
• Thrive delivered what it promised, on time; G. Modiano now describes its infrastructure as well-managed and future proofed.