Founded in 2018 by a group of four friends, EPD Engineering Services has quickly established itself as a valuable partner in the technical services sector in Greece. Specializing in Mechanical Design and Plant Design, EPD works with some of the largest names in Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, and Metal Processing industries. With a focus on providing quality, customized solutions, the company has grown to a team of eight engineers based in Athens.

For EPD Engineering Services, security and reliability in email communication are paramount. The team exchanges critical and sensitive information daily with clients, who often require strict compliance with ISO27001 standards. Moreover, the company has to adhere to GDPR guidelines to ensure that personal and client data remains safe from unauthorized access.

The challenge: easy and reliable encryption

Before adopting Tuta Mail, EPD Engineering Services faced challenges in finding a secure email provider that could ensure compliance with the high standards set by their clients. The key requirement was to have an email service that could guarantee end-to-end encryption and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information shared in email communications.

According to EPD, finding a reliable, cloud-based email provider that was “secure by design” was crucial. After a period of research and consideration, the company decided to implement Tuta Mail - a decision they made by coincidence but one they haven’t regretted.

Why EPD chose Tuta Mail

EPD selected Tuta Mail for its all-in-one encrypted platform, which includes email, calendar, and contact management. The secure design and accessibility across all devices - via mobile app and web -proved to be a critical feature for EPD. As a small business, they also appreciated the fair pricing and the immediate response from Tuta Mail’s support team whenever needed for their business email solution.

”Tuta Mail gives us peace of mind,” said Michalis Apostolou from EPD. “We know that all incoming and outgoing emails are fully encrypted, making it impossible for third parties to access or tamper with our data.”

Improved workflow and security

By implementing Tuta Mail, EPD Engineering Services noticed several improvements in their daily operations. The integrated calendar-sharing feature has streamlined meeting scheduling and project planning, saving time and effort. Additionally, the ability to manage contacts within the same platform eliminated the need for a separate process for exchanging or storing client information, thereby improving both efficiency and security.

The administrative control feature has also been a significant advantage. One team member manages all corporate emails effortlessly, allowing the company to add or remove users and adjust plans without hassle.

Protecting client data and building trust

EPD places high importance on protecting client data, especially given their work with large industrial clients. The end-to-end encryption offered by Tuta Mail aligns perfectly with the company’s core values of ensuring data privacy and security for both internal as well as client communications.

CEO of EPD Engineering: Michalis Apostolou

But EPD’s reasons for using Tuta Mail go deeper than security said Apostolou:

“First of all, for principal reasons, we just don’t want anyone to have access to our data. This is crucial for us as a technical company working with sensitive information. However, this it not too common here in Greece. During the last two years we had an espionage scandal dubbed “Predatorgate” with eavesdropping on politicians, journalists and judges, and the reaction from the public was rather calm from the majority of people. While data encryption may not be a widespread practice in Greece, we at EPD want to lead by example, and using an encrypted provider like Tuta Mail is part of that.”

Tuta Mail as a key to success

For EPD Engineering Services, Tuta Mail has proven to be an invaluable asset in their daily operations. Not only has it enhanced workflow efficiency and secure communications, but it has also enabled the company to confidently comply with international data protection standards.

In a world where data breaches and privacy concerns are on the rise, having a reliable and secure email provider like Tuta Mail has made all the difference for EPD Engineering Services.