Founded in Devonport in 1982, Sills & Co has built a legacy in New Zealand fashion. Modernising the technology behind a heritage brand requires careful hands — and the right IT partner.
Key takeaways
- 1Microsoft 365 Business Premium for the full team
- 2Cloud-based file management replacing local drives
- 3Endpoint protection and device monitoring
- 4Network infrastructure maintenance at retail locations
- 5Monthly executive reporting on IT health
Sills + Co was founded by Caroline and Lloyd Sills in 1982 in Devonport, New Zealand. Specialising in knitwear, the brand has grown into a respected name in New Zealand fashion retail, with a loyal customer base and a growing online presence.
The Challenge
Like many established retail brands, Sills & Co had accumulated legacy IT over decades — ageing workstations, disconnected systems, and no formal IT support structure. As the business expanded its e-commerce operations, the need for reliable, secure, and scalable technology became clear.
What Optimyze Delivered
Optimyze designed an Essentials-tier managed IT environment that gave Sills & Co a modern technology foundation:
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium for the full team
- Cloud-based file management replacing local drives
- Endpoint protection and device monitoring
- Network infrastructure maintenance at retail locations
- Monthly executive reporting on IT health
- Single helpdesk for all staff IT support
The Outcome
The Sills & Co team now works from a single, cloud-based platform — accessible from the office, at home, or on the road. IT incidents are resolved quickly, and the business has a clear picture of its technology health every month.
"We've been doing what we do for over 40 years. Having Optimyze handle the IT means we can keep doing it without technology getting in the way."