Client Bio:
Our client is a leading global manufacturer with operations spanning 20+ countries, producing high-precision industrial equipment for automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors. With over $5 billion in annual revenue and a workforce of 15,000+ employees, their success relies on seamless IT infrastructure to support production, logistics, and global supply chain operations.
Challenge:
The client faced significant IT infrastructure challenges impacting operational efficiency, cost management, and scalability:
High IT Management Costs: Maintaining on-premises data centers, hardware refresh cycles, and a large in-house IT team resulted in excessive overhead.
Downtime & IT Bottlenecks: Aging infrastructure and inefficient IT support led to frequent downtime, disrupting production lines and logistics.
Cybersecurity Risks: Increasing threats to operational technology (OT) systems and enterprise IT posed a risk to sensitive manufacturing data and intellectual property.
Compliance & Standardization: Ensuring IT compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, and industry-specific cybersecurity standards was a major challenge across global locations.
