Collaboration context
IT environment modernisation for bus transport
SKAND Skalica, spol. s r.o. operates in bus transport, where a reliable and transparent IT environment is part of everyday operations. The goal of the collaboration was to modernise the IT environment, unify device management and prepare the infrastructure for further development.
Assignment
Unified management and infrastructure prepared for further growth
The client was looking for a partner for long-term IT management and comprehensive environment modernisation – from cloud services and endpoint devices to the local network and technical facilities. The emphasis was on clarity, unified management and readiness for further development.
Defined goals
IT environment modernisation goals
- Unify user and device management.
- Expand the use of Microsoft 365 cloud services.
- Modernise the server and network environment.
- Reconfigure regular backups and monitoring.
- Modernise the physical technical facilities.
Solution design
Connecting Microsoft 365, device management, cloud and network
The solution combined Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure cloud services, central device management through Microsoft Intune, backups, monitoring and local infrastructure modernisation. The design was prepared to deliver practical improvements in management, availability and operational control of the IT environment.
Implementation process
From analysis to infrastructure modernisation
Analysis and modernisation design
Mapping the IT environment and preparing a modernisation plan in cooperation with the client.
Cloud and device management
Expanded use of Microsoft 365, introduction of central computer and mobile phone management through Microsoft Intune, and migration of the server environment in Microsoft Azure.
Network and technical facilities
Adjustments to the local network, modernisation of active components and construction of a new rack.
What we delivered
Modernised areas of the IT environment
Microsoft 365 and identity management
We configured and manage the Microsoft 365 environment as a platform for managing users, identities, access and company services.
Central device management
We enrolled computers and mobile phones into central management through Microsoft Intune. This gave the client an overview of devices and unified management of their configuration.
Cloud server environment
We migrated the server environment to the current Microsoft Azure platform with an emphasis on availability, management and further scalability of the infrastructure.
Backups and monitoring
We reconfigured regular backups and environment monitoring, contributing to better operational control.
Local network and technical facilities
We adjusted the local network infrastructure, modernised active components and built a new rack.
Security
Cybersecurity as part of the implementation
The implementation also included cybersecurity measures.
Results
A modern, transparent and centrally managed IT environment
- Modern and centrally managed IT environment.
- Central management of computers and mobile phones.
- More effective use of Microsoft 365.
- Current server environment in Microsoft Azure.
- Modern backups and monitoring.
- Clearer local network.
- Modernised physical technical facilities.
- Long-term collaboration and IT support.
Summary
Comprehensive IT environment modernisation
For SKAND Skalica, spol. s r.o., a comprehensive solution focused on modernising and managing the IT environment was delivered. The solution included Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Azure, central device management, backups, monitoring, local network adjustments and physical infrastructure modernisation.
The result is a modern, transparent and centrally managed IT environment that gives the company a stronger foundation for everyday operations, device management and further development of digital services.
