Ziegler Group

The Ziegler Group, as a globally active company, trusts in a secure and innovative network design by NTS and Cisco. That way they are perfectly prepared for further growth.

With more than 2,650 employees and 28 locations all over Germany, the Ziegler Group is an owner-managed company in the heart of the northern Upper Palatinate (region in Bavaria) at home in various fields. Whether wood, logistics, house construction, technology, decoration or gastronomy, the company operates successfully and globally from its headquarters in Plößberg. In wood processing, the Ziegler Group has already set standards with the largest single-site sawmill in Europe. Despite global activities, recently two sawmills of a Swedish enterprise group were purchased, the company is considered a regionally rooted group.

Successful growth with Cisco network and security infrastructure

NTS supports the Ziegler Group with an extension of the Cisco network and security infrastructure and scores with technical know-how, high service competence and reliability. “In addition to the technical expertise, the NTS team convinced us with its humanity and friendly cooperation with personal contacts,” says René Knorr, IT Manager at Ziegler Group. “The collaboration is really friendly and trusting, without the typical business banter.”

But the aspect of technical reliability was also an important criterion in deciding on the IT service provider NTS. Failures in the IT infrastructure not only halt operations selectively but can also cause immense damage in the long run. The implemented technology from Cisco should also be able to keep up with the strong growth of the Ziegler Group, whether it’s the opening of new companies and locations or the constant increase in the number of employees. In addition to the necessary flexibility, a good balance of performance, scalability and security is required.

Optimization of security, automation and visibility with Cisco ISE

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a platform for guideline management and allows for a dynamic and automated approach for the implementation of guidelines. Through an excellent user and device transparency follows a reliable and safe monitoring of the network access. This solution enables the Ziegler Group to successfully overcome challenges in implementing their company’s mobility strategies and effectively protect the network across the entire attack spectrum.

Protecting critical resources with Cisco DUO

With Cisco DUO the Ziegler Group reduces the risk for data security breaches proactively. The solution with multifactor authentication protects various accesses, checks the identity of all users, offers insights into each device and implements guidelines immediately.

Implemented NTS solutions

NTS services for the networking team during trouble shooting

• In daily operations
• In the development of the network structure and
• In the constant expansion of the Cisco network and security infrastructure

Cisco Products

• Cisco Catalyst 9200, 9300, 9500
• Cisco ISE
• Cisco Duo