The Gösgen Nuclear Power Plant (KKG), the first Swiss nuclear power plant of the 1000-megawatt class, began commercial operation in November 1979. Since then, several modernization projects have been carried out to further enhance safety. The plant now generates eight billion kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, covering about 13 percent of Swiss electricity consumption.
The KKG aims not only to operate a modern nuclear power plant but also to be a progressive employer for its 590 employees.
The situation before the project: High security – minimal flexibility
- Stable but static IT workplace without great flexibility
- Limited mobility and collaboration opportunities
- Reduced functionality through the use of Windows 10 and long term servicing branch (LTSB)
- Remote access exclusively via mobile thin clients and VDI
The vision: A flexible workplace
In 2019, management decided to make the workplace more agile and flexible for employees.
- Introduction of a secure and flexible cloud solution.
- Transformation to a modern workplace
- Unleashing the full potential of employees through a flexible workplace that promotes collaboration and builds trust.
- Introduce a long-term solution with a holistic approach.
«Für uns als Kernkraftwerk Gösgen war schnell klar, dass wir unsere Ziele eines modernen, sicheren und flexiblen Arbeitsplatzes nur mit der Einführung von entsprechenden Microsoft Cloud Services erreichen konnten. Zusammen mit unserem strategischen Partner baseVISION haben wir in einem ersten Schritt das Unternehmen «Cloud-ready» gemacht. Damit haben wir die Grundlagen geschaffen für die Einführung der Microsoft E5 Security Lösungen, welche es uns erst ermöglicht haben, unsere geschlossene «Burg» zu öffnen, ohne dabei an Sicherheit einzubüssen.»
Roadmap
For the shift to a modern and secure workplace, the KKG relied on a local partner. Since baseVISION and Netree are geographically close to the KKG and specialize in exactly the needed topics, the KKG evaluated these two companies for collaboration.
Continuous improvement
To find a long-term good solution, the infrastructure of the KKG is constantly reviewed and further improved. Continuous development is key to long-term success.
«With the new digital workplace, we can not only optimally implement the principles of the Gösgen nuclear power station – safety and efficiency – but also fulfill the requirements for mobility and flexibility.»
«Die langfristige Zusammenarbeit mit ihren Kunden zeigt auf, dass die baseVISION und die Netree die Philosophie von Microsoft verstanden haben und ihre Services optimal mit den Microsoft Technologien abstimmen. Die Services können so angepasst und langfristig sinnvoll bei Kunden eingesetzt werden»
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