Case Study: Olympus achieves secure offline field access and cuts information‑leak risk with BlackBerry Workspaces (BlackBerry)

Why This Leading Manufacturer of Healthcare Technology Trusts BlackBerry Workspaces to Keep its File Security in Good Health

Olympus, a global manufacturer of precision instruments known for its medical endoscopes, needed a more efficient and secure way for field technicians to access large, frequently updated manuals and specifications. Their previous digital system required connectivity, so technicians had to pre-download or print documents—creating risk of outdated information, lost/stolen devices, and potential intellectual property leaks.

Olympus implemented BlackBerry Workspaces, a native iPad app providing offline viewing, file-level AES-256 encryption, and granular DRM controls (role-based access, print watermarks, expiration dates and logging), after careful testing and a phased 2016 rollout. The platform improved version control, dramatically reduced information-leak risk, helped meet international compliance requirements, and positioned Olympus to expand the solution into other business areas.

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Rie Makino

IT Planning & Development