Automotive — 05

Migrating 3,300+ Devices to Cloud-Native Management for a Global Automotive Brand

The Australian subsidiary of a global automotive manufacturer engaged Modern 42 to accelerate its modern management journey, shifting device management entirely to the cloud while keeping employees productive, connected and secure.

Industry

Automotive

Sector

Corporate Operations

Engagement Type

Strategic Advisory, Engineering

Technologies

Microsoft Intune, Microsoft EMS, Azure AD, Conditional Access, MFA, SSPR, Microsoft Information Protection

Frameworks

ASD Essential Eight

AutomotiveDevice ManagementCloud MigrationMicrosoft IntuneEndpoint SecurityApplication PackagingManaged Service Transition

The Situation

This organisation was looking to accelerate its Modern Management journey by moving device management into a full cloud solution. The challenge was significant: the existing environment relied on traditional on-premises management (SCCM), with over 125 applications to consider, approximately 2,000 laptops and desktops, and more than 1,300 mobile devices. The organisation needed a partner who could not only design and deliver the cloud-first solution but also ensure it could be smoothly transitioned to their incumbent Managed Service Provider for ongoing operations.

What We Did

Platform Design and Deployment

We designed and delivered a solution leveraging Microsoft's cloud-native toolset: Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS), Microsoft Intune, Azure Active Directory with Conditional Access, MFA and Self-Service Password Reset, Microsoft Information Protection, and the Microsoft Store for Business / Company Portal.

Application Packaging and Deployment

We completed discovery, analysis and packaging of over 125 applications for cloud-native deployment, then removed SCCM from all devices.

Service Transition

We defined all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and performed comprehensive knowledge transfer to the incumbent Managed Service Provider, ensuring a clean handover into BAU operations.

The Outcome

Modern 42 successfully migrated the management of approximately 2,000 laptops/desktops and over 1,300 mobile devices to the cloud. The solution reduced complexity by using native tools and processes to reach target state. With the legacy technology stack removed, the organisation eliminated double-run costs associated with maintaining both legacy and modern platforms. The clean transition to the incumbent MSP ensured simplified, sustainable support from day one.

Key Wins

✓Migrated 3,300+ devices to cloud-native management, eliminating the on-premises management footprint
✓Packaged and deployed 125+ applications for cloud-native delivery
✓Eliminated double-run costs by decommissioning the legacy management stack
✓Delivered complete SOPs and knowledge transfer for a seamless MSP transition
✓Won the engagement through a competitive tender process

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