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Perfect Balance of Security and Cost-Effectiveness: Barracuda NG Firewall in Operation at Berglandmilch
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Industries
- Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Facility Management
Services
- System Integration
- Training
The Challenge
The IT department at Berglandmilch faced challenges in limiting and controlling operating costs, impaired communication, and ensuring a consistent security posture across the enterprise. They had outsourced site networking to an external provider, using a VPN with MPLS and ATM-leased lines. However, doubts arose about the cost efficiency and management of this setup, as well as the security of their data being held separately from the provider's other clients. This led them to evaluate alternative solutions, including the Barracuda NG Firewalls.
About The Customer
Berglandmilch is the largest food producer in Austria, processing about 1 billion kilograms of milk annually. With approximately 1,000 employees and 27 production sites, the company has an annual turnover of around 540 million Euros and an export quota of 35%. Berglandmilch is owned by 13,000 suppliers and is considered one of the most important dairies in Central Europe. The company is constantly seeking new growth markets and opportunities to expand its operations.
The Solution
Berglandmilch implemented the Barracuda NG Firewall and Barracuda NG Control Center to address their challenges. The implementation process, completed in just 60 hours with the help of IT partner Systrex, involved changing IP addresses from the previous outsourcing model. The high-quality training provided by Barracuda ensured a smooth transition. The Barracuda NG Firewalls now manage business-critical applications, including email and the SAP ERP system, with high availability gateways linking locations with high-rack storage systems. The integrated anti-spam and URL-filtering features of the Barracuda NG Firewalls have significantly reduced spam and improved productivity.
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