Aurubis AG
Aurubis AG is a leading global supplier of non-ferrous metals and one of the world's largest copper recyclers. The company processes complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, organic and inorganic metal-bearing recycling materials and industrial residues into metals of the highest quality. Aurubis produces more than 1 million tons of copper cathodes annually and various products made of copper or copper alloys from them. Aurubis employs about 7,200 people, has production sites in Europe and the US and an extensive service and sales system in Europe, Asia and North America.
Customer since:
2014
Industry:
Chemistry/Industry
City:
Hamburg
Managed services - IT infrastructure and cloud for business
Requirements
A new service provider was to holistically optimize and modernize Aurubis' IT infrastructure. The existing network infrastructure at three national and international sites consisted of over 500 systems from several manufacturers as well as an office network. This had to be restructured and reorganized. The requirement was an availability of the infrastructure of 99%.
Services & Solutions
- Analysis of the existing IT infrastructure (as-is/target analysis)
- Execution of workshops and coordination with the specialist departments
- Harmonization of the IT landscape. Expertise of several manufacturers such as Cisco, Riverbed, Juniper and Fortinet enables us to provide a holistic service (24x7)
- Introduction of FNT Command to gain complete visibility into IT and telecom infrastructure, accelerate day-to-day business processes and achieve better operational reliability
- Introduction of a CAB process with the aim of carrying out all IT infrastructure adjustments continuously, efficiently and while minimizing risks
- Managed service contract (monitoring, reporting, CSI, operation, replacement, change, project support and project management)
Advantages & Benefits
The customer benefits from the new, optimized and future-proof IT infrastructure as well as from the expertise of certified Controlware service managers and technicians and can concentrate on its own core tasks. Through 24x7 support, Controlware provides accompanying consulting services that secure and increase the customer's processes and level of automation. With the introduction of FNT, the basis of a documentation of the passive and active network infrastructure is created. Thus, the basis for a future-proof development of a digital infrastructure is given.
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Solution partner:
Cisco Systems GmbH
Cisco, the world's leading IT provider, helps companies seize tomorrow's business opportunities today. The networking of people, processes, data and things creates unparalleled opportunities.
Fortinet, Inc.
Fortinet was founded in 2000 by Ken Xie, former founder and former president and CEO of NetScreen - with the vision of developing real-time security solutions for networks. Fortinet develops multi-threat security systems for enterprises of all sizes.
Juniper Networks, Inc.
Juniper Networks is a manufacturer with innovative routers, switches and security solutions. From the network architecture to the end device, Juniper Networks delivers software, chips and systems that improve the quality and economics of the IT network.
Riverbed Technology
Riverbed's world-leading Digital Performance Platform provides its users with enterprise-wide insights to drive innovation, reduce the cost of your business execution, and maximize your productivity at every level.
The platform covers three broad areas: Cloud Networking, Digital Experience and Cloud Edge. Riverbed's portfolio includes solutions in SD-WAN, WAN optimization, cloud networking as well as network management and visualization.
These solutions provide enterprises worldwide with greater agility, enhanced visibility, higher performance and improved efficiency in the location-independent delivery of applications and data.
