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"Moving to E5 has been really good from a security point of view... Now we can get a holistic view of whatโ€™s going on, which helps us to make changes and recommendations for future plans."

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Ian Harkess
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โ€œWe needed to find solutions to a variety of issues whilst being a complex business, operating in a 24/7 environment. Stripe OLT listened and understood immediately the challenges we faced.โ€

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Simon Darley
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Alex Eley

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Expert: Alex Eley

Role: Technical Director

Specialises in: Microsoft Technologies, Technical Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Automation & AI Integration, Technical Consultancy

About Alex Eley

Alex is Stripe OLTโ€™s longest-serving director and Technical Director, with over 25 years of experience in infrastructure, networking, cloud architecture, and Microsoft ecosystems. He leads the design of the platforms and processes behind our services, ensuring every offering is strong and future-ready.

An expert in Azure, Microsoft 365, Rewst automation, and Microsoftโ€™s security stack, Alex has delivered complex VDI deployments, compliance-led transformations, and large-scale integrations. He also drives the companyโ€™s technical roadmap and R&D initiatives.

โ€œMy job is to solve business problems with technical solutionsโ€
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