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- Case Study
McCain Food Company
Streamlined IT Monitoring and Incident Management at McCain Food Company
- Overview
McCain Food Company, a global leader in the food manufacturing industry, relies heavily on high-performing servers and applications deployed on-premises to manage critical plant operations. Efficient monitoring of these resources is crucial to ensure uninterrupted operations and rapid incident response.
Challenge
McCain Food Company faced challenges in manually monitoring the health and performance of its servers and applications. Their legacy systems lacked automation, causing delays in issue detection, ticket creation, and incident response. There was no direct integration between Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), their primary monitoring tool, and ServiceNow, their IT service management system. Consequently, IT analysts and system administrators frequently experienced notification delays, impacting operational efficiency and plant productivity.
Solution Implemented
Al Basit led a comprehensive initiative to automate and integrate McCain Food Company’s server and application monitoring processes using Microsoft System Center Orchestrator. The solution involved:
- Integration of SCOM with Service Now: Using Microsoft System Center Orchestrator, Al Basit seamlessly integrated SCOM monitoring alerts into ServiceNow. This enabled automatic creation of ServiceNow tickets as soon as SCOM detected performance issues or outages.
- Automation of Alerts and Notifications: Al Basit configured Orchestrator workflows to instantly trigger email alerts to designated IT analysts and system administrators, providing immediate awareness of critical incidents and ensuring quicker response times.
- Optimized Incident Management Workflow: The automated workflows streamlined the entire incident management process, reducing manual interventions and eliminating delays. This resulted in significantly enhanced operational efficiency.
Results and Benefits
The implementation by Al Basit delivered substantial improvements:
- Immediate Incident Detection and Reporting: Automation significantly reduced incident detection and response times, enhancing plant operation stability.
- Reduced Downtime: Rapid identification and resolution of server and application issues minimized production disruptions.
- Enhanced Efficiency: IT analysts and administrators were empowered with timely and accurate incident alerts, improving overall operational performance.
- Seamless Integration: Smooth integration between SCOM and ServiceNow improved the transparency and accountability of the incident management process.
Conclusion
By successfully integrating Microsoft SCOM with ServiceNow through System Center Orchestrator, Al Basit transformed McCain Food Company’s server and application monitoring into a proactive, automated, and highly efficient process. The project strengthened operational resilience, minimized downtime, and enhanced productivity, positioning McAin Food Company for sustained operational excellence.
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I had the opportunity to lead a complex, security-critical project with Al Basit Technology, and their partnership was exceptional from start to finish. Together, we delivered a comprehensive datacenter health and performance monitoring system, along with enterprise-grade solutions supporting government and defense operations, including SCOM, SharePoint, and SCCM/ECM environments.<br> Special recognition goes to Atif Aman, whose technical leadership, depth in SharePoint architecture, and calm, solutions-driven mindset were vital to our success. His ability to navigate high-security requirements while maintaining user-focused design was truly impressive.<br> Al Basit brought a security-first approach, ensuring full compliance with Protected B and Zero Trust standards. From infrastructure monitoring for the Canadian Army’s Static Net to Microsoft 365 integration, their work was precise, professional, and mission-aligned.
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Al Basit Technology played a key role in modernizing our SharePoint Online environment. Special thanks to Atif Aman, whose leadership and deep SharePoint expertise ensured secure, user-focused solutions that aligned with our enterprise goals. Their team was a trusted, collaborative partner throughout.
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Al Basit Tech did an outstanding job helping us build a robust IT Service Management (ITSM) system at FortisBC using Microsoft System Center. Their team was instrumental in setting up a fully automated Service Center environment that streamlined user account creation, email provisioning, and new user onboarding. Their technical expertise and commitment to delivery made a real impact.
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I had the opportunity to work with Al Basit Technology on a Cyber Security monitoring system project for General Dynamics and the Department of National Defence (DnD). Their team delivered a robust, compliant, and highly secure monitoring framework that provided real-time visibility and proactive threat detection across sensitive environments. <br> Al Basit’s expertise in aligning with NIST, ISO 27001, and CCCS standards ensured both operational efficiency and strong cyber resilience. Their professionalism, technical depth, and seamless execution make them a trusted partner for mission-critical cybersecurity solutions.
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I had the privilege of working with Al Basit Technology, led by Atif Aman, on critical IT infrastructure projects at the Bank of Canada. Their expertise in delivering a state-of-the-art monitoring system, combined with world-class security and compliance standards, was truly outstanding. The innovation, precision, and results delivered by their team not only met but significantly exceeded expectations<br> Atif’s leadership, technical depth, and collaborative approach ensured flawless execution while keeping business and technology perfectly aligned. I highly recommend Al Basit Technology and Atif Aman as trusted partners for any mission-critical IT initiatives.
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