New communication platform for Bucher Leichtbau AG
ICT specialists from Bouygues Energies & Services implemented a communication solution for Bucher Leichtbau that meets the demands of the digital age and company’s exacting requirements.
Interdiscount - Managed Network Service
For around 180 Interdiscount branches in Switzerland, Bouygues Energies & Services implemented a managed secure network service solution. This provides all sites with a modern and flexible network for all the necessary applications, from PC Easy to the CEWE photo service.
The Managed Network Service is a professional and stable network solution with Switzerland-wide coverage. We particularly value the direct communication, willingness to find solutions and long-standing collaboration with Bouygues Energies & Services.
Marc Zesiger, Head of IT
Background
PC Easy and CEWE Photo Service are two of the many services that Interdiscount offers to customers at its branches. With PC Easy, Interdiscount employees set up customers' newly purchased PCs and install the latest updates. With the Interdiscount Photo Service, beautiful memories can be captured with high-quality photo products from CEWE. Both services require a powerful and fail-safe network.
Facts and figures
| Business unit | ICT Services |
| Client | Interdiscount |
| Object | Managed Secure Network Service |
| Year | Since 2017 |
| Order volume | 1'200'00 CHF |
Our solution
With Bouygues Energies & Services' Managed Secure Network Service, Interdiscount benefits from a modern and flexible network for customer service at all of its branches, offering the highest level of IT security and availability. The network consists of WLAN access points, switches and firewalls from Cisco Meraki, the leading company in the field of network solutions. This solution impresses with its easy manageability and controlled WLAN use. Interdiscount benefits from the following advantages:
- a managed network with maximum availability
- full service from Bouygues Energies & Services
- flexible service level agreements, performance and range of functions
- minimal investment thanks to a plannable monthly service fee
- network monitoring from Bouygues Energies & Services' Network Operations Centre (NOC)
Cisco Meraki's cloud-based solution enables the uniform configuration of all network elements, ensuring a high level of security.
Antonio Di Biase, Head of Systems Engineering
Our service
Bouygues Energies & Services provided the network solution for Interdiscount in roughly 180 of its branches and operates it in close consultation with the client's IT department. Bouygues Energies & Services provides the following services:
- Design and planning of the Managed Secure Network Service
- Supply of WLAN access points, switches and security appliances from Cisco Systems
- Coordination and commissioning of the internet connection
- Roll-out, installation and commissioning of the solution at 180 sales outlets
- Proactive monitoring and operation of network components
- Ongoing extensions and adaptations
Swisscom products are used for connecting to the Internet, for which Bouygues Energies & Services provides consultation and handling services. Bouygues Energies & Services is a Swisscom Platinum Partner and Cisco Premier Partner, as well as a certified service provider.
Facts & figures about the client
Interdiscount is the no. 1 home electronics retailer in Switzerland. Its extensive range covers all the well-known brands as well as the latest trends and innovations. With around 180 branches, Interdiscount offers the densest network of home electronics sales outlets in Switzerland.
