Case Study: Major Global Airline achieves secure, VPN-free file access and real-time desktop backup with Axway (Syncplicity)

Modern home directory with desktop backup and replication

A major global airline faced mounting problems with its legacy home-directory infrastructure: exponential data growth, rising storage costs, VPN-dependent access that reduced productivity, and shadow IT as users sought easier ways to share large files. IT needed a future-proof, on‑premises solution that used corporate‑approved storage, met strict security requirements, and let employees access, share and collaborate on files without VPN hassles.

The airline deployed Syncplicity on‑premises (with hybrid/cloud flexibility), enabling secure, VPN‑free access from any device, granular group‑ and file‑level security controls, and real‑time multi‑folder desktop backup. The move consolidated vendors by replacing the legacy backup solution, delivered cost savings in the millions, improved end‑user and admin productivity, and preserved full control of corporate data while supporting ongoing Office 365 initiatives.