About our customer

Our customer is one of the leading paint companies in India. They offer a wide range of products that cater to various segments, including decorative paints and industrial coatings. Our customer is renowned for its technological prowess, leveraging high-quality standards and innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of its customers.

With a comprehensive network of dealers and retailers, ensuring wide accessibility and availability of its products. The company’s dedication to innovation, quality, and customer service has solidified its position as a key player in the Indian paint industry, driving its growth and expanding its footprint in the global paint market.

Our customer, a leader in the paint industry, sought to overcome significant technological challenges that hindered their operational efficiency and security posture. The company was faced with the daunting task of managing Windows systems and corporate-owned mobile devices across the enterprise, compounded by outdated security policies and inefficient Windows application lifecycle management.

In their quest for a solution that could address these challenges comprehensively, our customer turned to Embee Software, a trusted partner with a proven track record in delivering cutting-edge IT solutions.

Challenges faced by the customer

The primary hurdles faced by our customer included:

• Windows Management for Enterprise Users: The company struggled with efficiently managing Windows systems, particularly in terms of software updates, security patches, and system configurations.
• Corporate Owned Mobile Device Security Policies and MDM Deployment: The absence of comprehensive security policies for corporate-owned mobile devices and the inadequate deployment of Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions posed significant security risks.
• Security Policy Deployment for Windows and Mobile Devices: Deploying effective security policies for Windows and mobile devices was challenging, leaving the company vulnerable to cyber threats.
• Windows Application Lifecycle Setup: A lack of a structured approach to manage the Windows application lifecycle resulted in inefficiencies in software deployment, updates, and maintenance.

Solution offered by Embee

To tackle these challenges head-on, Embee Software devised a multi-faceted solution leveraging Microsoft technologies. The solution included:

• Windows Management using Intune: Centralized management of Windows devices was achieved, facilitating efficient configuration, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Windows Application Lifecycle Management using Intune: This allowed for seamless deployment, updates, and removal of Windows applications as needed.
• Defender for Office 365 Policies: Enhanced security posture of Office 365 applications, protecting against threats like phishing and malware.
• Intune for Mobile Device Management and Windows Device Management: Unified management capabilities were provided for both mobile and Windows devices.
• Azure AD P1 for Access Control and Identity Protection: Enhanced access control, application SSO, zero-trust enrollment, and identity protection features were implemented.
• Onboarding Windows Endpoints: Tailored onboarding processes for different departmental use cases improved efficiency and security.
• Patching and Windows Updates using Intune: Ensured devices were always up to date with the latest security patches and software versions.
• Group Policy Migration for Azure AD Join Devices: Facilitated a seamless transition to modern cloud-based management solutions.

Benefits and Business Impact

The solution provided by Embee Software delivered substantial benefits:

• Improved Competitiveness: Modernized IT infrastructure bolstered the company’s competitive edge and established it as a trusted partner in the industry.
• Cost Reduction: Transitioning to cloud-based solutions and centralized management significantly reduced hardware, maintenance, and operational expenses.
• Increased Productivity: Streamlined onboarding processes and automation of patching and updates minimized downtime, boosting employee productivity.
• Enhanced Security: Advanced security measures significantly strengthened the company’s security posture, reducing the risk of data breaches and cyber threats.
• Positive ROI: The solution delivered cost savings and improved productivity, resulting in a positive return on investment for the customer.
  
  

Repeatability and Broader Market Impact

This solution, while tailored to the specific challenges of our customer, has broad applicability across industries facing similar issues related to security, compliance, and productivity enhancements. It is especially relevant for organizations looking to modernize their IT infrastructure, enhance security measures, and ensure regulatory compliance. This implementation’s success shows the potential for similar solutions to make a significant impact in various sectors, including healthcare, legal, manufacturing, and beyond.

Way Forward

The partnership between our customer and Embee Software has set a benchmark in leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges. By adopting a holistic approach to modern endpoint management, our customer has not only enhanced its operational efficiency and security but also positioned itself as a forward-thinking player in the competitive paint industry. This case study exemplifies how innovative solutions can transform business operations, proving that with the right partner and technologies, companies can achieve remarkable improvements in productivity, security, and competitiveness.