Customers protected using Window Server System
MB Financial Bank is a rapidly growing provider of commercial financial services. Its growth, arising largely from acquisitions, contributed to a heterogeneous IT platform based on Novell NetWare for core functions and various banking applications on the desktop.
MB wanted to reduce the inordinate amount of IT resources required to maintain its infrastructure. It standardised on Microsoft Window Server System integrated server software with centralised tools to reduce IT costs and improve security management, saving MB third-party a significant amount in update fees.
A standard desktop image, with Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Office Professional Enterprise Edition 2003, reduced desktop management costs.
Benefits
For MB Financial Bank, standardising on Microsoft technologies from the desktop to the back end is already delivering significant benefits across the enterprise, including;
- Reduced IT costs and improved support for growth
- Improved distribution of antivirus software and more efficient authentication
- Reduced desktop costs and increased employee productivity
Summary
Faced with many federal and other regulatory requirements, MB Financial Bank turned to Microsoft. Its new integrated Window server solution now handles security and assessment, privacy, identity management, and disaster recovery.
“We wanted technology that works out of the box. That's why Linux wasn't really a contender. Microsoft is a stable, known entity with reputable technology, a clearly articulated product road map, and an outstanding partner network.” Said Larry Kallembach (Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, MB Financial Bank)
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