Case Study: Novartis boosts productivity and mobility with Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows To Go

Healthcare company empowers staff, contractors with highly secure, modern mobile platform

Novartis, a global healthcare company, required a more modern and secure mobile platform to empower its diverse workforce. Their associates and contractors were burdened by inefficient, non-touch-enabled devices that hampered productivity in various environments, from laboratories to sales. They partnered with Microsoft to pilot a solution using the Windows 8.1 operating system to address these challenges.

Microsoft implemented a large-scale pilot of Windows 8.1 Enterprise, utilizing a variety of touch-enabled devices and the Windows To Go feature for contractors. The solution provided a fast, intuitive, and consistent computing experience across different scenarios. Microsoft Consulting Services was pivotal in ensuring a successful deployment. The pilot received very positive feedback, and Novartis expects the solution will boost productivity and potentially reduce capital expenditures by eliminating the need to provide contractors with company laptops.

Novartis

Rob James

Group Chief Information Officer