In today’s fast‑paced manufacturing environment, global enterprises need a network infrastructure they can count on — one that is secure, compliant, and easy to manage across multiple locations. For SEW‑Eurodrive GmbH & Co KG, a world leader in drive technology and motion control, keeping more than 4,100 network devices in top form was no small feat.
Before 2019, SEW‑Eurodrive’s IT teams faced familiar but critical challenges: slow and inefficient bulk configuration rollouts, a lack of automated backups, and difficulty verifying compliance across their network. These bottlenecks increased risk, wasted time, and made global infrastructure oversight more complicated than it needed to be.
The Turning Point: Net LineDancer
In August 2019, SEW‑Eurodrive deployed LogicVein’s Net LineDancer (netLD) — a move that transformed the way they handle network operations. The implementation was smooth, minimizing disruption while immediately unlocking new efficiencies.
With netLD, SEW‑Eurodrive can:
- Automate bulk operations like configuration changes, OS uploads, and boot variable updates — complete with success verification.
- Enhance visibility, instantly spotting unsaved changes and identifying device status across the globe.
- Stay compliant, ensuring standard configurations are in place and aligned with company policies.
- Protect critical data, leveraging bulk “write memory” commands to safeguard changes on Cisco switches.
A Smarter, Safer Global Network
The benefits didn’t stop there. netLD’s proactive security features allow SEW‑Eurodrive to run quick OS checks when new CVEs are published, ensuring timely vulnerability management. Compliance reporting has become streamlined, enabling their teams to address issues before they become problems.
Karsten Kuhsen, Group Manager IT Operations Infrastructure Network at SEW‑Eurodrive, praised netLD’s simple and intuitive interface, extensive filtering tools, and API integration options — features that help the IT team work faster and smarter.
Looking Ahead
Today, SEW‑Eurodrive shares netLD access with international colleagues who have read‑only permissions — providing a unified, global view of their network health and configurations. They’re also looking forward to potential enhancements like End of Service/End of Life notifications, licensing status tracking, and deeper device intelligence.
Bottom line
LogicVein’s Net LineDancer didn’t just improve SEW‑Eurodrive’s network management — it reshaped their ability to maintain security, efficiency, and compliance at a truly global scale. Read the full success story on our website to learn exactly how this leading manufacturer optimized its massive network with netLD.
