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Korea Western Power Staff Now Works Anywhere with Nutanix VDI Solution

Customer Company Size

Large Corporate

Region

Asia

Country

Korea

Product

Nutanix Enterprise Cloud
Nutanix Prism Pro
VMware Horizon-based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Tech Stack

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Implementation Scale

Enterprise-wide Deployment

Impact Metrics

Productivity Improvements
Cost Savings
Customer Satisfaction

Technology Category

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms

Applicable Industries

Utilities

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Use Cases

Remote Asset Management
Remote Control

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
System Integration

About The Customer

Korea Western Power Co. (KOWEPO) is a prominent power supplier in South Korea, contributing approximately 10% of the nation's total power generation capacity. As a public-sector enterprise, KOWEPO is known for its conservative business practices and commitment to maintaining a stable and reliable power supply. The company plays a critical role in the energy and utilities sector, ensuring that power generation and distribution are carried out efficiently and effectively. KOWEPO's operations are vital to the country's infrastructure, and the company is dedicated to upholding high standards of service and reliability. In response to the challenges posed by the global pandemic, KOWEPO has been proactive in adopting new technologies to ensure business continuity and enhance operational resilience.

The Challenge

Korea Western Power Co. (KOWEPO) faced the challenge of maintaining business continuity amid the global pandemic. As a leading power supplier contributing approximately 10% of the nation’s total power generation capacity, it was crucial for KOWEPO to adapt quickly to allow remote working. This adaptation was necessary to ensure staff safety and maintain core headquarters functions to provide uninterrupted power to the region. The pandemic created a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment, necessitating a robust solution to enhance business resiliency. KOWEPO needed a solution that could be deployed rapidly to enable their workforce to work remotely without compromising on security or access to essential applications.

The Solution

KOWEPO chose to implement Nutanix's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution to address the challenges posed by the pandemic. Nutanix was selected due to its industry reputation for rapid deployment and reliable performance. The deployment of the VDI solution was completed in just three days over a weekend, allowing KOWEPO's headquarters workforce to benefit from secure and instant access to their workstations and applications. The Nutanix Enterprise Cloud and Nutanix Prism Pro were integral to this solution, providing a seamless and efficient remote working experience. The VDI solution enabled KOWEPO staff to access corporate applications with higher availability and significantly improved login speeds, reducing them from 150 seconds to just 30 seconds. This rapid deployment and enhanced access have been well-received by KOWEPO staff, who have praised the seamless experience and increased flexibility in their work environment.

Operational Impact

Enhanced business resiliency in a VUCA environment, allowing KOWEPO to maintain operations during the pandemic.
Improved user experience with a seamless remote working environment, enabling staff to work from anywhere and on any device.
Rapid deployment of the VDI solution in just three days, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Positive feedback from users on the improved login speeds and access to corporate applications.
Foundation laid for a more mobile and digital workforce, aligning with KOWEPO's vision for higher business resiliency.

Quantitative Benefit