Discovery Revolutionary Network Visibility: Insights from the Deutsche Bahn Case Study

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Deutsche Bahn AG

This whitepaper presents the case study of Deutsche Bahn and how they achieved exceptional control and visibility over their extensive network of over 15,000 devices and 350,000 ports using the innovative Infraray BICS solution.

In just two days, Infraray BICS centrally recognized our entire data network comprising over 350,000 ports!”

Anton Kress
DB Systel/Deutsche Bahn

The Rewards of Lightning-Fast, Total Network

By implementing Infraray BICS, Deutsche Bahn was able to identify not only known network components, but also 20,000 previously undetected endpoints in just two days. This discovery led to more accurate cost allocation and opened up new opportunities for internal billing and efficiency improvements.

The deployment of Infraray BICS not only saved significant time in network management, but also delivered significant financial benefits. The solution proved to be an indispensable tool for ensuring security, compliance and optimizing IT operations across a diverse and dynamic network.

Summary of Key Results

  • Comprehensive network transparency: Infraray BICS provides detailed visibility into all network components, which is critical for security and efficiency.

  • Rapid Implementation: Rapid deployment and integration minimizes downtime and accelerates time to value.

  • Discover hidden network assets: Uncovering unknown endpoints enables better resource utilization and cost management.

  • Vendor-agnostic solution: The ability to manage devices from multiple vendors increases network flexibility and adaptability.

  • Financial benefits: Accurate cost allocation and network performance optimization result in direct financial savings.

Download our whitepaper for an in-depth look at this case study and how Infraray BICS has revolutionized network management at Deutsche Bahn - essential reading for any IT professional looking to take their network management to the next level.

Customer

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Deutsche Bahn AG
Potsdamer Platz 2
10785 Berlin
Germany

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