9,000 IPs managed, $113,000 saved annually: Here's how an Australian semiconductor manufacturer does it

With a global market exceeding $500 billion, semiconductors are the driving force behind modern technology. From everyday devices to critical industries, the tiny chips produced through this industry power the world.

This Australia-based semiconductor manufacturing company with a global market prioritizes innovation and efficiency, balancing it with human and environmental well-being as well. This reputed organization develops advanced material technologies for leading edge solutions.

Exploring the challenges faced by the company in chip production 

The company's cutting-edge manufacturing facilities rely on an efficient IT infrastructure to support its daily operations and meet production goals. The IT infrastructure seamlessly integrates with the company's various business-critical systems, ensuring seamless operations and efficient production.

Its daily operations include:

  • Design and development

  • Production management

  • Automation and robotics

  • Data analytics and management

  • Security and compliance

The organization's IT network, comprising 9,000 IPs and over 200 ports, is highly critical to its operations. Any disruption in the network can adversely affect the business, highlighting the importance of maintaining a secure and efficient network.

Streamlined chip production with OpUtils  

The semiconductor leader implemented ManageEngine OpUtils for comprehensive IP address management. Leveraging its positive experiences with ManageEngine solutions, the IT team chose OpUtils as the optimal IP address management (IPAM) and switch port management (SPM) solution.

With OpUtils as its ally, the semiconductor leader's IT team:

  • Gained a holistic view of the network IP, improving visibility.

  • Streamlined operations, reducing overall costs.

  • Gained control over rogue devices.

  • Makes data-driven decisions.

With the help of ManageEngine OpUtils, the company achieved a high ROI by annually saving up to $113,000 through streamlined IP management, enhanced network visibility, reduced troubleshooting time, and a user-friendly GUI.

How does it monitor its network segments? How is the switch connectivity made visible end-to-end? With ManageEngine OpUtils, here's how!

About OpUtils   

ManageEngine OpUtils is IP address management software that offers advanced IP scanning, real-time IP address tracking, and comprehensive IP space and DHCP server scope monitoring. Its end-to-end switch port mapping feature offers network admins in-depth visibility into their network connectivity. The rogue device detection module enhances network security by identifying new devices entering the network and enabling remote port blocking from its centralized console. Network admins can leverage more than 30 built-in networking tools including a DNS resolver, a network scanner, and SNMP tools to carry out their day-to-day tasks with ease. For more details, please visit ManagEngine OpUtils.