Georgia Banking Company in Atlanta, GA has grown from a $600 million bank to a $1.5 billion phenomenon in only two years. That kind of rapid growth is good news for the company but challenging for its IT security staff. Fortunately, the bank's plans called for enhanced security. Georgia Banking Co. adopted Microsoft Azure with VPN Gateway, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Purview Data Loss Prevention and other Microsoft security solutions.
The highly bankable result? Substantial savings, best-in-class user experience for employees and customers, and heightened security draw rave reviews from IT and other employees.
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How did Georgia Banking Company achieve rapid growth?
Georgia Banking Company focused on cloud adoption and enhanced security measures. By migrating to Microsoft Azure and implementing Microsoft 365 productivity apps, they streamlined their operations and improved security. This transformation, completed in 13 months, allowed them to replace multiple disconnected products with a cohesive Microsoft Security solution, resulting in substantial savings and a better user experience.
What were the financial benefits of migrating to the cloud?
Migrating to Azure cost Georgia Banking Company approximately $12,000 per month, totaling around $720,000 over five years. This is significantly less than the $1.6 million it would have cost to rebuild their enterprise-grade datacenters. The bank achieved better usability, scalability, and visibility at half the cost of a datacenter refresh.
How does Georgia Banking Company ensure security in its operations?
The bank utilizes Microsoft Security solutions, including Privileged Identity Management and Microsoft Intune, to manage access and ensure devices are compliant. They have also implemented data loss prevention policies to secure sensitive information. This comprehensive approach helps mitigate risks from phishing and ransomware while maintaining a high level of visibility and control over their IT environment.
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