The challenge

Over time, the IT hardware used in the company had reached its technical limits, so that it had to be replaced. The problem was that until then there had been no independent IT system support in-house, which could no longer be handled efficiently in the future due to the continuous increase in the importance of corporate IT.

In order to be optimally positioned for the future, it was important for the company to adapt its IT infrastructure to current requirements, thus positioning itself for the future and at the same time increasing the reliability of the company's IT infrastructure.

IT Workshop of SIGMA Chemnitz increases project security

The IT infrastructure concept (including backup concept) developed by SIGMA Systemhaus Chemnitz during the sales process was specified in detail during a workshop at the company. The planning developed in this process served as a guideline for the implementation of the IT concept and significantly reduced the project risk through the close involvement and cooperation of the customer.

The implementation of the IT concept

The old existing IT hardware was replaced with new powerful and efficient Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers and an ETERNUS storage system. Based on the data protection concept, a Fujitsu RX200 server and a modern ETERNUS DX60 storage system were used. The new machines were virtualized using VMware and, for increased IT security, the data was backed up using VEEAM backup software.

To simplify administration, the previous PC workstations were replaced by a terminal server solution and IGEL thin clients. Modern workstations were introduced for the enormously important design workstations, which provide the necessary computing power for the design department. Security is provided by ESET antivirus software.

To relieve the IT administration in the company and to increase the reliability, Günter Kunststoffmaschinen GmbH receives professional IT support from SIGMA Systemhaus Chemnitz within the scope of a maintenance contract.