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Industry

Ports and Shipping

Client Overview

Hutchison Ports Jazan, located in Saudi Arabia’s south-western region, serves as a crucial deep-water gateway to an industrial cluster and a population of over 5 million people.

Challenge

Hutchison Ports Jazan faced several challenges in modernizing its IT infrastructure:

Legacy Infrastructure: The existing on-premise datacenter infrastructure posed limitations in scalability, agility, and cost-effectiveness.

Security Concerns: With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, ensuring robust endpoint protection became a priority to safeguard sensitive data and critical systems.

Productivity Enhancement: The need to empower over 500 users with collaborative tools and seamless access to resources for improved productivity.

Solution

To address these challenges, Hutchison Ports Jazan partnered with Innolytix Pakistan, a Microsoft Gold Partner, for comprehensive solutions and support. The key components of the solution included:

Migration to Microsoft Azure Cloud: Leveraging the expertise of Innolytix, Hutchison Ports Jazan successfully migrated its on-premise datacenter workloads, including network and infrastructure servers, to the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform. This migration provided scalability, flexibility, and enhanced performance while reducing operational overheads.

Implementation of Microsoft 365 (M365): Innolytix facilitated the implementation of M365, equipping Hutchison Ports Jazan’s workforce with a suite of productivity tools, including Office applications, Teams for collaboration, and Exchange Online for email services. This enabled seamless communication and collaboration across the organization.

Endpoint Protection: With cybersecurity being a top priority, Innolytix deployed endpoint protection solutions as part of M365 to safeguard Hutchison Ports Jazan’s systems and data against evolving cyber threats. This included advanced threat detection, real-time monitoring, and proactive security measures to mitigate risks effectively.

Licensing, Implementation, and Support: Innolytix provided licensing, implementation services, and post-deployment support to ensure a smooth transition and efficient operation of the new digital infrastructure. This comprehensive support ensured that Hutchison Ports Jazan’s systems remained up-to-date, secure, and optimized for performance.

Results

The collaboration between Hutchison Ports Jazan and Innolytix resulted in significant benefits and outcomes:

Enhanced Scalability and Agility: Migration to Microsoft Azure Cloud provided Hutchison Ports Jazan with a scalable and agile infrastructure, enabling them to adapt to changing business demands efficiently.

Improved Security Posture: Implementation of endpoint protection solutions bolstered the company’s security posture, reducing the risk of data breaches and cyber-attacks.

Increased Productivity: Microsoft 365 empowered Hutchison Ports Jazan’s workforce with collaborative tools and seamless access to resources, leading to improved productivity and efficiency in day-to-day operations.

Cost Optimization: By migrating to the cloud and adopting subscription-based licensing models, Hutchison Ports Jazan achieved cost savings and optimized IT spending.

Conclusion

The successful digital transformation journey undertaken by Hutchison Ports Jazan, in collaboration with Innolytix Pakistan, underscores the importance of leveraging cloud technologies and modern productivity solutions to drive business growth and innovation. By embracing Microsoft Azure Cloud and M365, Hutchison Ports Jazan not only enhanced its operational capabilities but also fortified its cybersecurity defenses and positioned itself for future success in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.