GetAhead Accelerates Global Expansion with Nexurion's Rapid IT Security Implementation
Executive Summary
GetAhead, a rapidly growing procurement services company, partnered with Nexurion to implement comprehensive IT security infrastructure within an accelerated timeframe. The deployment enabled GetAhead to confidently scale operations across the United States and Europe while maintaining enterprise grade data protection for innovation focused clients.
The Challenge
As GetAhead expanded its services from basic sourcing to comprehensive supply chain management, the company faced critical infrastructure challenges. The procurement specialist, which manages strategic projects for innovation heavy companies across three continents, needed to rapidly establish secure IT systems to protect sensitive client data while maintaining operational agility.
"We were growing very fast and getting requests from companies doing new product development," explains Mathias Alt, a senior executive at GetAhead. "When we shifted to offering a complete solution for innovative companies, IT security became mission critical. We needed technical implementation and ongoing support in a very short timeframe."
The company's global operations, with teams spanning India, Vietnam, and Singapore, required a security infrastructure that could support 24/7 collaboration while meeting the stringent requirements of clients in sectors including defense and advanced manufacturing.
The Solution
GetAhead selected Nexurion based on three key differentiators: immediate availability, global team coverage, and proven rapid deployment capabilities. The partnership began with an intensive collaboration phase, featuring multiple weekly coordination meetings and technical working sessions.
"Nexurion demonstrated they could match our global footprint and work around the clock," notes Alt. "When I go to bed, my team in India keeps working. Nexurion operated the same way, which was essential for maintaining our deployment timeline."
The implementation encompassed:
- Comprehensive IT security controls and monitoring systems
- Deployment of collaborative tools including Jira for project management
- Integration of Vanta for live security tracking and compliance management
- 24/7 support infrastructure through Slack
- Holistic IT governance beyond security alone
Nexurion maintained consistent communication through both structured meetings and ad hoc support channels. The approach balanced strategic oversight with tactical execution, ensuring both immediate needs and long term scalability were addressed.
The Results
The partnership transformed GetAhead's operational capabilities across multiple dimensions:
Enhanced Security Posture: The company transitioned from basic file sharing to enterprise grade data management with transparent security controls and continuous monitoring.
Market Expansion: Secure infrastructure opened doors to new customer segments, including defense contractors and other security conscious industries previously beyond reach.
Certification Readiness: The implementation established foundations for ISO certification and future SOC 2 compliance, critical for enterprise client acquisition.
Operational Excellence: GetAhead gained the infrastructure necessary to support its core mission of helping companies transition suppliers from China to emerging markets in India, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia.
"Nexurion helped us bring our infrastructure to the next level," reflects Alt. "We're now much more conscious about IT decisions and have transparency into our security posture. Instead of hoping everything goes well, we know it does because of the controls we've implemented."
Looking Forward
With robust IT infrastructure in place, GetAhead is executing an aggressive expansion strategy focused on the United States and European markets. The company plans to build upon its security foundation with additional certifications while scaling its supplier readiness and production monitoring capabilities across Southeast Asia.
The Nexurion partnership continues to evolve, with ongoing support adapting to GetAhead's changing needs as the company pursues larger, more complex procurement projects for global enterprises.
About GetAhead
GetAhead is a global procurement services company specializing in strategic supply chain management for innovation focused enterprises. The company provides comprehensive solutions spanning sourcing, supplier development, and logistics, with particular expertise in facilitating supplier transitions to emerging markets across Asia. With teams operating across multiple continents, GetAhead enables companies to navigate complex international procurement challenges while maintaining operational excellence and data security.