From Legacy to Leading Edge:
Pressure Connections’ Seamless Move to the Cloud
Pressure Connections, a family-owned business based in Gahanna, Ohio, has been a trusted supplier of hydraulic hose assemblies and fluid power components since 1982. From humble beginnings in a garage, the company has grown into a global provider with a 30,000-square-foot warehouse and over 60 employees. As a hybrid manufacturer and distributor, Pressure Connections prides itself on efficiency, self-sufficiency, and serving customers around the world with quality products and responsive service.
With a small internal IT team led by an ERP administrator who wears many hats, the company values technology solutions that empower them to stay in control while having expert support available when needed. Revolution Group has been a trusted partner for over eight years, helping Pressure Connections modernize their infrastructure and prepare for future growth.
The Challenge
Like many growing businesses, Pressure Connections was relying on aging on-premise infrastructure, including a physical server that was rapidly approaching end-of-life. System performance was declining, and maintaining the server had become increasingly difficult and risky. The company faced a critical decision: reinvest in new physical hardware or make a strategic leap to a cloud-based infrastructure.
The internal team had limited experience with Microsoft 365 and cloud architecture, and the thought of managing such a significant shift added complexity. Despite a strong desire to remain self-sufficient in day-to-day operations, the business needed a reliable and knowledgeable partner to make the transition possible.
The Solution
Revolution Group provided strategic guidance, helping Pressure Connections evaluate the pros and cons of their options and ultimately build confidence in migrating to the cloud. The projects team led the full deployment of Microsoft 365, configured Azure for device provisioning, and ensured all critical systems were integrated and operational.
Importantly, Revolution Group didn’t just implement the technology—they also empowered the internal IT lead with hands-on training and support. This knowledge transfer enabled Pressure Connections to maintain autonomy and manage the new system effectively in-house. Centralized tools such as the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and Azure made user access, device provisioning, and application integration much simpler and more efficient.
The Results
Moving to a fully cloud-based infrastructure has significantly improved Pressure Connections’ IT reliability and flexibility. The company no longer worries about aging hardware, software end-of-life, or patchwork systems. With Microsoft 365 in place, their email and business applications are now consolidated on a secure, scalable platform.
From an IT management perspective, the change has been transformative. Tasks that were once manual and time-consuming are now automated or simplified, allowing the internal team to focus on more strategic initiatives. Tools like Azure allow seamless deployment of new workstations, and integration with single sign-on services has streamlined access across applications.
Though some employees were initially hesitant about the change, the business is now better equipped for the future. The move has aligned their technology with long-term goals, reduced downtime risk, and made it easier to stay current and secure.
Revolution Group continues to support Pressure Connections on larger initiatives, including a current project to upgrade their building’s Wi-Fi infrastructure. The relationship remains strong, built on trust, responsiveness, and shared success.
“Revolution Group fits perfectly into how we want to run IT—mostly self-sufficient, but with expert support when we need it. They’ve earned our trust time and time again.”
— Mike Duncan, IT Specialist, Pressure Connections
