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Stolt-Nielsen Enhances Efficiency and Security with Zscaler and VMware

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Technology Category	Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Databases Sensors - GPS
Applicable Industries	Chemicals Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Traffic Monitoring Transportation Simulation
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services Testing & Certification
Challenge	Stolt-Nielsen Limited, a global leader in the transportation and storage of specialty chemicals and other bulk liquids, was facing challenges in maintaining a quality user experience for its offices and remote users due to its traditional WAN with MPLS connections. The company found this system to be inefficient and inconsistent with its overall cloud strategy. The MPLS contracts were expensive, had long-term commitments, and made new locations difficult to deploy. The company’s on-premises gateway security solution lacked the flexibility to handle cloud and SaaS traffic, had limited security monitoring functionality, and provided no protection for local breakouts, remote employees, or road warriors. Moreover, the company funneled traffic to a data center in Europe for egress to the internet, causing latency issues for locations in other parts of the world. This resulted in a poor user experience and growing frustration among employees in many locations across the Americas and the AsiaPacific region. Read More
About Customer	Stolt-Nielsen Limited is a global leader in the transportation and storage of specialty chemicals and other bulk liquids. The company operates three major businesses: Stolt Tankers, Stolthaven Terminals, and Stolt Tank Containers. Founded in 1959 by Jacob Stolt-Nielsen, the company operates the world’s largest fleet of chemical and parcel tankers. With more than 150 tankers, 50 locations worldwide, and 6,500 employees, Stolt-Nielsen prides itself on being a global company focused on innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability. The company is headquartered in Bermuda and has operations worldwide. Read More
Solution	To address these challenges, Stolt-Nielsen decided to deploy VMware SD-WAN to route branch traffic more efficiently from its locations worldwide, including allowing users to go direct-to-cloud for the best experience. To secure the traffic in these locations, as well as for remote users, the company deployed Zscaler Internet Access™ (ZIA™). Zscaler™ and VMware SD-WAN worked together to optimize and secure local internet breakouts in all branches, providing users with fast and secure access to the internet and cloud applications from every location without the cost and complexity of traditional network and security appliances. The deployment of ZIA for Stolt-Nielsen was completed in a matter of days, enabling the company’s management to see immediate results. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Databases

Sensors - GPS

Applicable Industries

Chemicals

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Traffic Monitoring

Transportation Simulation

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Testing & Certification

Challenge

Stolt-Nielsen Limited, a global leader in the transportation and storage of specialty chemicals and other bulk liquids, was facing challenges in maintaining a quality user experience for its offices and remote users due to its traditional WAN with MPLS connections. The company found this system to be inefficient and inconsistent with its overall cloud strategy. The MPLS contracts were expensive, had long-term commitments, and made new locations difficult to deploy. The company’s on-premises gateway security solution lacked the flexibility to handle cloud and SaaS traffic, had limited security monitoring functionality, and provided no protection for local breakouts, remote employees, or road warriors. Moreover, the company funneled traffic to a data center in Europe for egress to the internet, causing latency issues for locations in other parts of the world. This resulted in a poor user experience and growing frustration among employees in many locations across the Americas and the AsiaPacific region.

About Customer

Stolt-Nielsen Limited is a global leader in the transportation and storage of specialty chemicals and other bulk liquids. The company operates three major businesses: Stolt Tankers, Stolthaven Terminals, and Stolt Tank Containers. Founded in 1959 by Jacob Stolt-Nielsen, the company operates the world’s largest fleet of chemical and parcel tankers. With more than 150 tankers, 50 locations worldwide, and 6,500 employees, Stolt-Nielsen prides itself on being a global company focused on innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability. The company is headquartered in Bermuda and has operations worldwide.

Solution

To address these challenges, Stolt-Nielsen decided to deploy VMware SD-WAN to route branch traffic more efficiently from its locations worldwide, including allowing users to go direct-to-cloud for the best experience. To secure the traffic in these locations, as well as for remote users, the company deployed Zscaler Internet Access™ (ZIA™). Zscaler™ and VMware SD-WAN worked together to optimize and secure local internet breakouts in all branches, providing users with fast and secure access to the internet and cloud applications from every location without the cost and complexity of traditional network and security appliances. The deployment of ZIA for Stolt-Nielsen was completed in a matter of days, enabling the company’s management to see immediate results.

Impact #1	The switch to a cloud-based solution has had a positive impact on Stolt-Nielsen. The company, which prides itself on being forward-thinking and focused on innovation, has seen improvements in user experience, increased productivity, and secure access for its users around the world. The quick and seamless deployment of the solution allowed the company’s management to see immediate results. The integration of Zscaler and VMware SD-WAN has not only optimized and secured local internet breakouts in all branches but also provided users with fast and secure access to the internet and cloud applications from every location. This has eliminated the cost and complexity of traditional network and security appliances, furthering the company's mission of innovation and evolution with the digital age.

Impact #1

The switch to a cloud-based solution has had a positive impact on Stolt-Nielsen. The company, which prides itself on being forward-thinking and focused on innovation, has seen improvements in user experience, increased productivity, and secure access for its users around the world. The quick and seamless deployment of the solution allowed the company’s management to see immediate results. The integration of Zscaler and VMware SD-WAN has not only optimized and secured local internet breakouts in all branches but also provided users with fast and secure access to the internet and cloud applications from every location. This has eliminated the cost and complexity of traditional network and security appliances, furthering the company's mission of innovation and evolution with the digital age.

Benefit #1	28% overall cost reduction with Zscaler and VMware SD-WAN
Benefit #2	110% average increase in bandwidth per location
Benefit #3	99.8% average uptime

Benefit #1

28% overall cost reduction with Zscaler and VMware SD-WAN

Benefit #2

110% average increase in bandwidth per location

Benefit #3

99.8% average uptime

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Stolt-Nielsen Enhances Efficiency and Security with Zscaler and VMware

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