Our client, a renowned American pharmaceutical company with a rich 150-year-old history and presence in close to 20 countries, is a pioneer in developing life-saving treatments. The company’s dedication to advancing global health extends to vaccines like polio and human insulin. As the company transitioned to a cloud-centric operational model, it recognized the need to modernize its identity management practices.
Addressing security and scalability needs
The company embarked on a strategic shift towards a cloud-centric operational model. They encountered cloud transition challenges with their legacy systems, PingFederate and ADLDS. Their extensive network of over 1,600 applications, multiple business units, and a complex IT ecosystem demanded a robust and adaptable security solution with the following capabilities and features:
- A cloud-based infrastructure for scalability, flexibility, and accessibility on a global scale.
- An external service integration to seamlessly align with various platforms and streamline workflows across diverse applications.
- Intuitive interface and robust reporting features for updating configurations and policies efficiently.
- Routine task automation to reduce manual efforts and ensure consistent performance across the organization.
- Seamless integration with existing software solutions like ServiceNow to leverage existing infrastructure and data resources effectively.
A collaborative approach with Microsoft Entra ID
Virtusa implemented a comprehensive solution leveraging Microsoft Entra ID to build upon the client’s vision for a modern and secure cloud-based identity management system. This strategy addressed the client’s scalability, security, and automation needs, resulting in a significant improvement in efficiency and a renewed focus on innovation.
Virtusa’s solution consisted of the following:
- 1,600+ applications transitioned from PingFederate to Entra, streamlining access management across the client’s extensive network.
- Enhanced identity management with Entra for 73,000 standard accounts
- Incorporated Microsoft Active Directory in 100+ locations worldwide
- Added external collaboration services for several hundred partners
- Integrated Patient Portal SSO
- Established automated workflows for new application registrations, configuration setups, application retirements, ticketing updates, and ticketing closures upon completion.
- Replacing PingID with Microsoft Authenticator to simplify login procedures and improve user experience.
Throughout this process, Virtusa ensured a standardized service rollout spanning ~80,500 users and managed over 2,000 registrations across testing, quality, and production environments in an estimated 20 countries.
Enabling customer success using cutting edge Microsoft technologies
