For a global technology leader like JBT Marel, operating in nearly one hundred countries, a reliable, secure and scalable IT infrastructure is of strategic importance. The organization develops advanced automation and processing solutions for the food industry and operates in a market where innovation, continuity and speed are essential. However, a fragmented IT environment and varying standards made it increasingly challenging to operate consistently worldwide. Therefore, years ago, JBT Marel initiated a partnership with Avit to reshape the foundation of their digital infrastructure.
What began as a compact collaboration around lifecycle management and Cisco modernization quickly evolved into a strategic partnership. In the years that followed, Avit and JBT Marel worked together on harmonizing networks, realizing a modern data center architecture and establishing a future-proof foundation that was scalable worldwide. This standardization became even more important when Marel merged with the American JBT. Bringing two large international organizations together requires an IT landscape that is uniform, secure and powerful enough to support further growth.
Within this partnership, the implementation of Cisco SD-WAN plays a key role. With it, JBT Marel gains global visibility and control of all locations - even in regions with few IT specialists. The technology enables high-speed connectivity, central management of security and configuration, and a stable digital foundation for innovative applications and production environments. Avit supports JBT Marel with 24/7 service, Engineer-as-a-Service and intensive architecture sessions, structurally guiding the organization toward a unified international IT landscape.
Today, JBT Marel stands stronger than ever. With an IT foundation designed for the next decade, the company can focus on innovation, sustainability and global growth. This case describes the journey JBT Marel and Avit took together: from fragmented networks to a harmonized, future-proof infrastructure, supported by the latest Cisco technologies and a strategic partnership that moves with the ambitions of a global player.
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