Challenge
Having a globally dispersed workforce, management and security of numerous types of end user devices with diverse operating systems, the client could not keep pace with demand from available limited resources. Application deployment and performance was not meeting service delivery acceptance levels. Client decided it was time to modernize and consolidate their infrastructure. Because they did not have in-house resources available to complete due-diligence on available technologies to vet the best technology for their environment, client turned to OnX Canada for guidance.
Solution
OnX Canada consulted with client to understand their business needs and determined virtual desktop infrastructure was the correct solution to meet their IT requirements. Numerous OEM solutions were vetted, including VMware Horizon and Citrix Desktop. After installing a demo in the customer’s environment and attending an executive briefing, client chose HPE SimpliVity along with OnX services and training. To help secure their environment, client also chose VMware Horizon Suite, including UAG, application layering, profile management and desktop monitoring.
Results
Client has decreased time spent managing the globally dispersed end user devices and operating systems dispersed throughout the world. By defining a user access policy, the security of their environment has hardened with much less effort than was previously required. Application speed to deployment and efficiency are now optimized and hardened from data center to edge.