Global equipment supplier gets cloud-ready.
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- Europe
Country
- Sweden
Product
- Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
- Barracuda Total Email Protection
- Barracuda Essentials
- Barracuda Sentinel
- Barracuda PhishLine
Tech Stack
- Office 365
- Azure
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Productivity Improvements
- Customer Satisfaction
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Public Cloud
Applicable Industries
- Agriculture
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Services
- System Integration
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
About The Customer
Väderstad AB is a globally distributed manufacturer of farm machinery, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Väderstad, Sweden. The company employs 1,550 people and is known for its dedication to innovation and quality in the agricultural sector. Väderstad's products are used worldwide, and the company has a strong reputation for reliability and performance. As a forward-thinking organization, Väderstad continuously seeks to improve its operations and infrastructure, including its IT and cybersecurity measures, to support its global business activities.
The Challenge
Väderstad AB, a globally distributed manufacturer of farm machinery, faced the challenge of replacing their end-of-life Cisco firewalls and required new email security solutions following their switch to Office 365. Additionally, they needed solutions that would be equally effective in their current on-premises infrastructure and future Azure cloud infrastructure. The procurement process for these solutions was led by Johan Båverud, Head of IT Operations, who emphasized due diligence and thorough vetting of potential solutions.
The Solution
Väderstad AB chose Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Barracuda Total Email Protection to address their needs. The Barracuda CloudGen Firewall was selected for its clear and simple pricing, as well as its ability to be quickly and easily deployed to multiple global locations. Barracuda Total Email Protection, which combines the capabilities of five Barracuda products (Essentials, Sentinel, PhishLine, Cloud-to-Cloud Backup, and Forensics and Incident Response), was chosen to enhance email security and reduce the risk of phishing and other email threats. These solutions were selected after a thorough evaluation process that included testing products from multiple vendors.
Operational Impact
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