Customer success story

Enabling remote notebook setup without VPN

Learn how Simonswerk skipped the VPN troubles, making remote notebook setups quicker and simpler, so employees can start working with zero delays, anywhere in the world.

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Automation year

Simonswerk, a global manufacturing company, was facing major difficulties with its slow and expensive process for setting up new notebooks. The tool they were using, ACMP, required a lot of IT infrastructure like servers and databases, making it difficult to manage.

The process was also highly manual, requiring individual configurations and software installations for each notebook. This often led to mistakes, delays, and frustration for both the IT team and employees, especially as the company grew and expanded across different locations. The company needed a solution that would speed up the setup process and work consistently at all their offices around the world without the need for heavy IT infrastructure.

Quick device configuration & app installation

XOAP removes the need for complicated infrastructures, offering a simpler way to manage devices.

Improving global notebook management

Industry: Building Hardware

XOAP provided Simonswerk with an automated solution that made the notebook setup process much faster and more reliable. One of the key modules was XOAP’s Application Management, which allowed the company to install software automatically across all devices. This way, each notebook had the same software set, no matter where it was being deployed. XOAP also included a Configuration Management module, which used Desired State Configuration (DSC) to apply the same system settings to every notebook.

By using XOAP, the company was able to manage notebook configurations centrally, regardless of where the employee was located. With XOAP’s hybrid IT approach, the company didn’t need to maintain servers or databases at every office. This cut down on costs and made it easier to deploy and manage devices globally without the need for extra hardware.

The ability to push configurations to notebooks both on and off the company’s network was especially valuable for remote workers, as it allowed the company to manage their devices without requiring them to be connected to the corporate network.

Added value for standardized device setup and maintenance

We make sure every device is set up the same way, no matter where it is, for a more organized and trouble-free experience.

No need for VPN

XOAP’s ability to manage notebooks both inside and outside the corporate network made a huge difference for remote workers. This allowed the company to push updates and configurations to remote employees’ devices, without needing them to be physically in the office or connected to the VPN.

Faster deployment

XOAP automated key deployment tasks, such as software installation and system configuration. As a result, the company could set up new notebooks much faster. This meant new employees could get up and running quickly, without waiting for lengthy setup processes.

Consistent setup across all locations

One of the biggest challenges the company faced was making sure that every notebook, no matter where it was located, had the same configuration. XOAP solved this by standardizing the setup process. All employees, whether working from the headquarters or remote locations, had the same software and system settings on their devices.

Simpler IT management

The centralized management system in XOAP simplified how IT staff handled notebook configurations and updates. Instead of dealing with scripts or Group Policy settings, the team could rely on the Desired State Configuration (DSC) feature to guarantee all notebooks followed the same configuration standards..

Reduced costs + easy global scaling

With XOAP, the company didn’t need to set up expensive IT infrastructure at each location. This saved money on servers, databases, and other hardware. Since XOAP supports hybrid IT, it could be used anywhere in the world without the need for on-site infrastructure.

Better UX + quicker onboarding

Employees benefited from faster, more reliable notebook setups. This not only improved their experience but also reduced the time it took for new hires to get started with their work. The faster setup process meant less downtime, so employees could start working much sooner.

Less reliance on IT support

Since all notebooks were set up consistently, the IT team faced fewer issues. There was no need to deal with inconsistent configurations or fixing mistakes from manual setup processes.

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With standardized software packaging and delivery, the customer could easily install, update and manage software without issues.

Windows 11 best practice system configuration and hardening

With Windows 11 best practice system configuration and hardening, the customer improved security, performance and stability of their system.

Using DSC instead of GPOs

Using DSC (Desired State Configuration) instead of GPOs (Group Policy Objects) helped the customer automatically set up and keep systems the same, making things easier and more reliable.

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