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Virtusa enhances security for a leading pharmaceutical company with Microsoft Azure.

Streamlining identity management by transitioning 1,600+ apps to MS Entra ID.

Our client, a renowned American pharmaceutical company with a rich 150-year-old history and presence in close to 20 countries, is a pioneer in developing life-saving treatments. The company’s dedication to advancing global health extends to vaccines like polio and human insulin. As the company transitioned to a cloud-centric operational model, it recognized the need to modernize its identity management practices.

 

The Challenge

Addressing security and scalability needs

The company embarked on a strategic shift towards a cloud-centric operational model. They encountered cloud transition challenges with their legacy systems, PingFederate and ADLDS. Their extensive network of over 1,600 applications, multiple business units, and a complex IT ecosystem demanded a robust and adaptable security solution with the following capabilities and features:

  • A cloud-based infrastructure for scalability, flexibility, and accessibility on a global scale.
  • An external service integration to seamlessly align with various platforms and streamline workflows across diverse applications.
  • Intuitive interface and robust reporting features for updating configurations and policies efficiently. 
  • Routine task automation to reduce manual efforts and ensure consistent performance across the organization.
  • Seamless integration with existing software solutions like ServiceNow to leverage existing infrastructure and data resources effectively.
The Solution

A collaborative approach with Microsoft Entra ID

Virtusa implemented a comprehensive solution leveraging Microsoft Entra ID to build upon the client’s vision for a modern and secure cloud-based identity management system. This strategy addressed the client’s scalability, security, and automation needs, resulting in a significant improvement in efficiency and a renewed focus on innovation.

Virtusa’s solution consisted of the following:

  • 1,600+ applications transitioned from PingFederate to Entra, streamlining access management across the client’s extensive network.
  • Enhanced identity management with Entra for 73,000 standard accounts 
  • Incorporated Microsoft Active Directory in 100+ locations worldwide
  • Added external collaboration services for several hundred partners
  • Integrated Patient Portal SSO
  • Established automated workflows for new application registrations, configuration setups, application retirements, ticketing updates, and ticketing closures upon completion.
  • Replacing PingID with Microsoft Authenticator to simplify login procedures and improve user experience.

Throughout this process, Virtusa ensured a standardized service rollout spanning ~80,500 users and managed over 2,000 registrations across testing, quality, and production environments in an estimated 20 countries.

Virtusa enhances security for a leading pharmaceutical company with Microsoft Azure
The Benefit

Unleashing innovation through efficiency.

The transition to Microsoft Entra ID yielded significant benefits for the client, including:

  • Reduced ticketing backlog and improved resolution times from weeks to days and even hours, boosting overall operational efficiency.
  • Faster resolution of staff issues due to clear guidance from the implemented scripts.
  • Increased focus on innovation: By automating routine tasks, employees have more time to develop new projects, service enhancements, and other strategic tasks.
  • Enhanced security measures from Entra ID to safeguard the company’s critical data and infrastructure. 
  • Comprehensive reporting through Power BI: Providing valuable insights for continuous improvement, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Diverse connectivity opportunities provided by Entra to support the company’s evolving needs and future growth.

By streamlining identity management with Microsoft Entra ID, Virtusa empowered the client to focus on what matters the most – advancing global health through groundbreaking research and development.

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