Introduction
Headquartered in Willich, Germany, A+S Gesellschaft für Heizkostenmessung und Abrechnung mbH has delivered precise, reliable heating and operating cost billing services since 1976. With 250 employees and an industry-leading error rate of under 1%, A+S serves a wide range of clients, from small homes to large housing projects. The company’s success is built on financial stability, service excellence, and advanced information systems.
Challenge
- Aging Infrastructure and Security Risks: With their hardware reaching end of support, A+S needed a more advanced security model, including 4-eyes authentication for bucket deletions and node resets.
- Balancing Cost, Security, and Simplicity: Reinstalling a hardened Linux system on new hardware was an option, but A+S sought a cost-effective, easy-to-manage alternative that didn’t compromise security.
- Reducing IT Maintenance Overhead: Managing a hardened OS required constant updates and oversight. A+S wanted a low-maintenance solution that ensured long-term security.
Solution
A+S decided that Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box-Immutability) 8-eyes authentication, integrated support, and all-in-one approach offered stronger security and simplicity than a new Veeam Hardened Repository setup. The deployment was smooth and efficient, with the setup process aligning exactly with expectations. While A+S encountered a minor performance issue related to Veeam's integration protocol, Object First's support team quickly identified and resolved the case, leaving A+S fully satisfied with the transition.
Result
- Rapid Deployment: With a setup time of just 30 minutes, A+S transitioned to Ootbi without disruption, ensuring continuous backup protection without operational delays.
- Enhanced Protection: Immutable backups added an extra layer of security, ensuring crucial data remains protected against unauthorized changes and ransomware threats.
- Reduced IT Maintenance: With Object First handling host OS updates, the IT team no longer has to monitor or maintain a hardened OS, allowing them to focus on strengthening overall security.
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