A clear focus on cloud and hybrid solutions was defined as a strategic goal for Paul Reinhart AG's IT infrastructure. Together, the target design of the future ICT environment was developed on the basis of a detailed analysis. The expiring maintenance contract for the existing storage system required a future-oriented alternative, combined with the consolidation of the ICT infrastructure and a reduction in service complexity.

• Focus on the cloud: development of a sustainable IT solution based on Microsoft 365 and Azure.
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  Consolidation and efficiency: reducing service complexity and modernising the infrastructure. 

• 150 employees networked worldwide
• National and international locations
• 12 cloud servers 

The modernisation included the migration of local systems to the cloud and the consolidation of the existing IT infrastructure. The focus was on increasing efficiency, improving security and reducing maintenance costs.

Cloud Focus and Security 

• Cloud migration: Identities transferred to Azure cloud, all local systems and servers replaced by cloud services.
• Security solutions: Microsoft Defender introduced for end devices, servers and services, multi-factor authentication (MFA) and conditional access policy (CAP).
• Modern services: Windows 365 Desktop, Business Apps (ERP), Microsoft Teams including telephony. 

Data and app management:

• The file service has been replaced by Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Business apps transferred directly to the cloud.
• Archive and backup management.

Paul Reinhart AG transformed its IT: outdated switches were replaced, old applications were migrated to the cloud via lift & shift and all on-premise systems were replaced. The international locations were given Windows 365 as a secure, location-independent working environment. A centrally managed client fulfils international standards, simplifies management and creates a flexible and future-proof ICT environment.

The modernisation of the IT infrastructure involved several challenges, including outdated applications, time pressure and international requirements. Thanks to targeted measures, all requirements were implemented efficiently.The modernisation of the IT infrastructure involved several challenges, including outdated applications, time pressure and international requirements. Thanks to targeted measures, all requirements were implemented efficiently.

Paul Reinhart AG modernised its ICT and migrated local services to Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions, reducing maintenance costs by 20%. The outdated storage system was replaced by a secure cloud solution. New clients are now set up in 30 minutes instead of a day. Security standards such as the Defender family, MFA and CAP were implemented in accordance with Baggenstos baselines. It is now possible to work from any location, which significantly increases flexibility and productivity.

Baggenstos has been supporting Paul Reinhart AG for over 10 years and knows the company's specific requirements inside out. As a long-standing partner, Baggenstos played a decisive role in the transformation to a modern cloud environment and remains the ideal partner for innovative IT solutions.

This long-standing, trusting collaboration and in-depth understanding of requirements make Baggenstos the ideal partner for innovative IT solutions.

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