Fortune 100 Industrial Automation Company Transforms IT Operations and Boosts Compliance with HCL BigFix
What we achieved
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Achieved
98% patch compliance in 2 months
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Reduced
80% of audit findings related to endpoint management
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Streamlined
IT operations, reducing overhead while improving security and compliance
To who
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Industry: Industrial Automation
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Products: HCL BigFix
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Region: Global
Overview
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Part 1
Challenge
Blue Yonder struggled with managing 80,000 endpoints across dispersed locations, facing slow patching, security gaps, and compliance risks, with manual processes hindering scalability.
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Part 2
Solution
HCL BigFix centralized endpoint management, using relay-based architecture for efficient patching in low-bandwidth areas. HCL BigFix Inventory provided visibility into software assets, optimizing usage and reducing costs.
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Part 3
Results
Achieved 98% patch compliance in two months. Reduced audit findings by 80% and streamlined IT operations. Realized substantial cost savings through optimized software licenses and improved overall security and compliance.
The Challenge
Blue Yonder, a Fortune 100 industrial automation company, encountered difficulties in managing 80,000 endpoints spread across multiple, geographically dispersed locations. Their existing patching process was slow, leading to critical security gaps and multiple areas of risk flagged during compliance audits. The reliance on manual processes further compounded the issue, preventing the company from scaling its IT operations to meet increasing demands for both security and regulatory compliance.
The Solution
HCL BigFix was implemented to centralize endpoint management and streamline patching processes. HCL BigFix’s relay-based architecture allowed for efficient patch distribution and reporting even in low-bandwidth environments, ensuring that remote locations remained up to date with the latest patches. HCL BigFix Inventory also provided deep visibility into software assets and license compliance, helping Blue Yonder optimize its software usage and reduce unnecessary costs.
The Results
In just two months, Blue Yonder achieved an impressive 98% patch compliance rate, significantly improving their overall security posture. Audit findings related to endpoint management were reduced by 80%, showcasing the effectiveness of the automated processes. Furthermore, Blue Yonder realized substantial cost savings through optimized software license management. The IT operations team was streamlined, reducing overhead while improving compliance, security, and overall operational efficiency across the organization.
About the company
Blue Yonder is the world leader in digital supply chain transformation. Retailers, manufacturers and logistics service providers worldwide rely on Blue Yonder to optimize and accelerate their supply chain from planning through fulfillment, delivery, and returns. Blue Yonder’s AI-driven supply chain platform and multi-enterprise, multi-tier network enable more accurate forecasting and dynamic management of capacity, inventory and transport. Blue Yonder helps businesses navigate modern supply chain complexity and volatility with more resilient, sustainable supply chains to delight customers, scale profitably, and run flawlessly.
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