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Deployed and Managed Azure Active Directory Single Sign-On (SSO) for a Leading US-Based 3D Printing Company

Industry

Manufacturing

Services

Cybersecurity Assurance , Managed IT Services

 

Overview

The client is a leader in 3D printing and traditional manufacturing based in the US and partnered with us to implement and manage Azure Active Directory Single Sign-On (SSO). This initiative aimed to streamline user access and enhance security across their diverse IT ecosystem.

 

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Challenges

 

 

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Complex IT environment, using a mix of cloud-based applications such as Salesforce, Co-AM, Office 365, and Azure, alongside on-premise systems

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Each system required separate login credentials, leading to the need for multiple logins

 

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Users experienced frustration due to the requirement to remember and manage numerous passwords

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Heightened security risks due to password reuse and associated vulnerabilities

Benefits

 

 

  • Improved User Experience: Employees enjoyed streamlined access to all authorized applications through a single login, which reduced frustration and saved time
  • Enhanced Security: Centralized authentication with MFA significantly mitigated the risk of unauthorized access and password breaches
  • Reduced IT Costs: Efficient user provisioning and access management reduced the IT team's administrative overhead
  • Increased Productivity: Simplified application access boosted employee productivity, allowing them to focus on core tasks
  • Scalability and Flexibility: The cloud-based AAD solution supported future growth and integrated smoothly with new applications
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