Summary

Martyr Training Services, a proud locally owned and operated Registered Training Organisation (RTO) based in Mount Isa, specialises in Mining, First Aid & Health, High-Risk Licensing, Machine Tickets, Driver Training, and more.
Living by their motto, “Training the West to be the Best,” Martyr Training sought Evolution IT’s expertise after repeated IT outages disrupted their operations. Their goal: a complete digital transformation to support continued growth and operational excellence.

The Challenge
Martyr Training faced multiple critical IT issues, including:

• Frequent system crashes
• A devastating ransomware attack
• A non-functional email platform
• No reliable access to business files
• An unstable, outdated network

At the time, all training operations, including upstairs classrooms, depended on a single aging workstation. For the largest RTO in Northwest Queensland, maintaining operational continuity and protecting sensitive client data was absolutely essential.
Without immediate intervention, their reputation, client relationships, and daily operations were at serious risk.

The Solution
Evolution IT quickly stepped in and took decisive action:

Immediate Security Implementation:

• A Sophos XGS firewall was installed and fully deployed within hours, with zero downtime.

Connectivity Uplift:

• Installation of a brand-new fibre NBN service to replace the unreliable connection.

Hybrid Cloud Migration:

• A private hybrid cloud environment was set up in a Tier IV data centre with SOC II Type II and ISO 27001 compliance.
• All critical workloads were migrated off local servers into this secure cloud environment.

Network Infrastructure Refresh:

• New firewalls, switches, and wireless access points were installed, ensuring speed, reliability, and full manufacturer support.

E-Learning Modernisation:

• A fresh Moodle e-learning platform was built and launched.

Martyr Training’s existing databases were successfully migrated to the new environment over a single weekend, ensuring no disruption to students or training schedules.

Telephony Upgrade:

• A cloud-based PBX system was implemented, eliminating call dropouts and providing seamless remote working capabilities for staff.

The Results
Zero Downtime during the transition

Zero Data Loss throughout the migration

Full Continuity of operations during and after the project

Enhanced Security Posture and Disaster Recovery Readiness

Scalable, Future-Proof IT Infrastructure to support continued growth

Martyr Training Services is now equipped with a modern, secure, and scalable IT environment that empowers them to continue training the next generation of workers across the Northwest region.