ESCMID: Modern Workplace & Operation Care

Customer profile

A fundamental modernization of the IT infrastructure was on the agenda for the Swiss Booksellers and Publishers Association SBCV at the beginning of the year. Under the motto "Cloud Only", we implemented the establishment of a modern working environment for the SBCV.

The SBCV was founded in 1849, making it one of the oldest associations in Switzerland. The association represents the interests of the book trade industry vis-à-vis politicians and authorities. This includes basic training, an up-to-date range of industry-specific courses and book promotion abroad.

Khalima Liechti, assistant to the management, notes positively that employees and customers benefit from the new solution.

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Facts and figures

Starting point and objectives

The goal for SBCV was to implement a Modern Workplace and eliminate local servers. In addition to the dissatisfaction with the current IT provider, there were these factors to consider before starting the project:

- With support for the host (Hyper-V) ending in 2024, a new solution must be implanted here.

- The virtual servers must be renewed, as support for the Windows Server 2012 r2 previously used by SBVV ends in 2023.

- The end devices (PCs) used are outdated and must be upgraded or replaced with new devices.

- The backup of the servers is still done on tape. This no longer meets modern requirements.

Solution

- Recording of the current situation / key figures
- Elaboration of a Workplace target design
- Inventory of the current hardware situation incl. running times
- Compliance 6 Security Management
- Cost projection for the transition to the Modern Workplace

Results

- Elimination of local servers
- Improved working conditions with the Modern Workplace and new end devices
- Faster and more secure communication between employees, club members and customers
- Work across devices and locations with increased cost efficiency

More time for the essentials with the Modern Workplace

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Your team works flexibly and communicates with customers and employees in a modern way. At the same time, the work-life balance is significantly improved. Save time and costs and enjoy more freedom for your sparkling ideas.

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Many thanks for the good cooperation

We would like to express our sincere thanks to SBCV and all those involved in the project for their excellent cooperation. We are pleased that by setting up a Modern Workplace from the cloud, we can ensure fluid processes between all contributors, leaving SBCV more time for its main goals.

More time for the essentials

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