Case Study: Thiele Kaolin Company achieves stronger endpoint protection and 60% cost reduction with Trend Micro

Thiele Kaolin Increases Protection on Endpoint, Reduces Costs 60% by Switching to Trend Micro

Thiele Kaolin Company, a 500‑employee U.S. manufacturer of kaolin clay expanding through acquisitions, faced increasing security complexity and rising costs as it diversified into new markets. With a small IT team and an incumbent provider whose support and pricing were unsatisfactory, the company needed stronger endpoint protection across a dispersed environment without increasing expenses.

After evaluating leading vendors, Thiele Kaolin deployed Trend Micro Apex One, Apex Central and Endpoint Sensor (EDR) via a proof of concept; automation, centralized management and investigative tools simplified administration and removed conflicting legacy agents. The solution eliminated malicious endpoint activity, automated updates and visibility, and reduced endpoint protection costs by approximately 60%.

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Mark Bailey

Manager of Information Services