Success Story: Bächler-Sidler AG

Local servers: An obstacle to agility and GDPR compliance

Bächler-Sidler AG was faced with the challenge of managing order peaks and large special orders with its IT infrastructure on local servers. Due to the rigid nature of the local server infrastructure, it was not possible to provide additional resources quickly. In order to make more resources available, large investments would have had to be made in the local servers. This would also have meant that there would have been expensive overcapacity unused when order volumes were low.

Compliance with the GDPR posed a further difficulty. Because the data was stored on local servers, Bächler-Sidler AG would have been responsible for ensuring GDPR compliance itself, which was a time-consuming and complex task. An additional problem was the unequal configuration of Mac and Windows devices, as it significantly increased the administrative effort and made it difficult to create a uniform working environment for users, which led to inefficient processes.

Journey to the cloud: the path to a sustainable IT environment

Bächler-Sidler AG recognized the urgency of modernizing its IT infrastructure in order to be able to react more flexibly to fluctuating demand. In addition, more efficient processes were to be implemented, taking into account the highest security standards. Together with itnetX, a comprehensive and customized transformation plan to the Microsoft Cloud Azure was developed.

Flexibility, scalability and maximum cost control

By implementing a modern cloud infrastructure, Bächler-Sidler AG can easily adapt its IT resources to peak times if required. This enables efficient and sustainable use of resources and improves responsiveness to changing requirements. At the same time, the company only pays for the resources it actually uses, without having to keep excess capacity available for peak times, as is the case with local servers. This leads to more precise resource planning and a significant reduction in costs, as there is no need for time-consuming operating and maintenance work for local servers. The integration of Microsoft tools such as Teams and SharePoint enables efficient collaboration within the company. This helps to increase productivity and improve work processes.

Preventing outages and ensuring GDPR compliance 

The implementation of backup and disaster recovery solutions ensures continuous availability and data integrity, while the use of Azure ensures that data backup and processing complies with GDPR requirements. This effectively avoids potential outages and ensures the continuity of business processes, while relieving the company of the burdensome responsibility of complying with data protection regulations.

With the Managed Workplace OneX Bächler-Silder AG can also rely on smooth IT operations. OneX includes the management and monitoring of the entire IT infrastructure, which increases operational reliability and optimizes compliance with security standards. 

 

Centralized management of Mac and Windows devices: Uniform working environment for all users

With centralized device management, itnetX has created a uniform working environment for users, regardless of platform. This includes not only the setup and commissioning of Mac and Windows devices, but also the roll-out of all applications on both device types. This means that all users, regardless of whether they have a Mac or Windows device, have access to the same tools, which significantly simplifies collaboration.

Central management also significantly reduces the administration effort, which leads to considerable cost savings. The reduction in administration work results from various factors. Firstly, the automated configuration and updating of all devices enables efficient management without manual intervention. Secondly, centralized management provides a unified platform for monitoring and troubleshooting, resulting in faster problem resolution. Thirdly, centralized device management enables comprehensive security policy management, including the automatic distribution of security updates and patches, which minimizes the risks of security incidents and thus reduces the need for manual security measures.

Cloud as a driver of innovation: sustainability at the heart of the IT infrastructure

The new cloud environment creates an optimal basis for easily integrating new technologies and driving innovation. Sustainability is a central element of the Bächler-Sidler AG strategy. In collaboration with itnetX, the company ensures that sustainability aspects are always given high priority in new IT solutions. The new IT infrastructure makes Bächler-Sidler AG more agile and efficient, enabling it to continue offering its communication solutions to the highest quality while taking sustainability aspects into account.

Long-term partnership and customized support

Even after the successful transformation to the Microsoft Cloud, itnetX remains the central point of contact for all IT matters. With the Managed Workplace OneX This ensures smooth operation of the IT environment so that Bächler-Sidler AG can concentrate on its core business.

The close cooperation enables us to continuously draw on expert knowledge in the Microsoft Cloud area. The itnetX team of experts is always available to provide comprehensive support and develop customized solutions for any questions or concerns. Thanks to regular exchanges, itnetX knows the strategy and challenges of Bächler-Sidler AG inside out and ensures that all implemented solutions are optimally tailored to the specific needs of the company.