Eicher deploys Windows Server 2003

Mumbai:
07 May 2004

A Windows NT 4.0 user, Eicher decided to migrate to the latest version of Windows Server to leverage the significant improvements in directory services, new identity management features, and enhanced security features in addition to greater reliability and scalability offered by the product

According to, Sanjay Govil, CIO, Eicher Group, "One of the biggest advantages offered to us by Microsoft Windows Server 2003 is the flexibility to manage our substantial IT infrastructure remotely. It also allows us better security and patch management." He further added, "We expect to achieve reduction in administration costs, higher system availability, robustness of platform and enhanced security as a result of the deployment of Windows Server 2003."

Commenting on this deployment, Yasir Yousuff, senior marketing manager, Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. said, "Due to India's geographical spread, manufacturing companies have offices across the country, which makes it difficult to manage the IT infrastructure from one location. Windows Server 2003 helps the manufacturing vertical address this problem by providing the ability to remotely manage their IT infrastructure."