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First class logistics needs first class security

Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
  • Europe
Country
  • Germany
Product
  • Barracuda NG Firewall
Tech Stack
  • VPN technology
  • Stateful Inspection Firewall
  • Intrusion Prevention
  • Denial of Service Protection
Implementation Scale
  • Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
  • Cost Savings
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy - Intrusion Detection
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security
Applicable Functions
  • Business Operation
  • Facility Management
Services
  • System Integration
  • Software Design & Engineering Services
About The Customer
Schenker Deutschland AG is a leading integrated logistics service company with over 135 years of experience in commodity transportation and processing. With a turnover of 13.2 billion Euros, 55,000 employees, and 1,500 branch offices, Schenker provides land-based transport services, air and sea freight, comprehensive logistics solutions, and global supply chain management. The company is a member of DB Logistics, under Deutsche Bahn AG, and is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Schenker is known for its efficient and reliable logistics services, making it a major player in the German market.
The Challenge
Schenker Deutschland AG needed to standardize the transition between its global network and branch offices, ensuring stringent controls to prevent data or process manipulations. The solution had to be suitable for smaller branches with limited IT expertise and require minimal local administrative intervention. Additionally, the project aimed to centralize management processes to increase configuration security and reduce administrative costs. The rollout had to be completed within a limited time frame due to the company's 24/7 operations.
The Solution
Schenker Deutschland AG chose Barracuda NG Firewalls for their security architecture. The decision was based on extensive evaluations and testing of various security solutions. Barracuda NG Firewalls met the stringent specifications required by Schenker, including centralized management, scalability, and minimal local administrative intervention. The rollout was planned and executed with the help of Barracuda Networks Partner Atos Origin, involving a current status evaluation in ten representative branch offices. Pre-configurations were transferred to Barracuda NG Firewalls, which were then rolled out in close succession, ensuring minimal disruption to business processes. The centralized management and monitoring system proved effective, allowing for real-time monitoring and quick issue resolution.
Operational Impact
  • The Barracuda NG Firewalls provided sustainable investment protection with extendable systems.
  • Unique management functions allowed for quick and efficient rollouts, saving significant time and effort.
  • Centralized management enabled Schenker to monitor firewall status from day one, ensuring smooth rollout phases.
  • The hardware scalability of Barracuda NG Firewalls met the varying demands of Schenker's branches, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime.
  • The centralized management center, operated by Atos Origin, provided secure and efficient control over the entire security infrastructure.
Quantitative Benefit
  • Schenker Deutschland AG achieved a maximum of flexibility and cost optimization through the unique license and appliances/server hardware combination of Barracuda NG Firewalls.
  • The rollout of Barracuda NG Firewalls in smaller and larger branches was completed within just 15 minutes during lunch breaks, minimizing business disruption.

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