Case Study

Secure SAP Cloud Printing for a European Energy Organisation

Key Challenge(s)

One of Europe’s largest liquid gas suppliers required a secure, scalable print solution to support its transition to SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

The organisation needed to:

  • Print business-critical documents such as invoices, purchase orders and sales orders directly from SAP
  • Integrate printing across an existing Xerox AltaLink fleet
  • Standardise print drivers across cloud-based workstations
  • Enable secure, encrypted cloud-to-device printing
  • Avoid inbound firewall exposure, maintaining strict cybersecurity standards
  • Provide mobile printing capabilities for executives and visiting stakeholders
  • Deliver a consistent and unified print experience across a large operational site in West Wales

Without a suitable solution, the organisation faced risks around security, operational efficiency, and system integration.

Pinnacle Solution

Pinnacle designed and implemented a secure hybrid cloud print architecture, tailored to the organisation’s infrastructure and security requirements.

The solution included:

  • Integration with SAP output management systems
  • Deployment of secure print connectors linking cloud environments to on-premise print queues
  • Standardisation of cloud print drivers across all devices and users
  • Implementation of pull print release across the entire device fleet
  • Enablement of mobile printing and scanning for iOS and tablet users
  • Alignment with zero-trust security principles, including fully encrypted print workflows
  • A structured testing phase within the client’s IT environment before full deployment

This ensured seamless, secure communication between SAP systems and print infrastructure, with minimal disruption to operations.

The Results

The organisation now benefits from a modern, secure and scalable print environment:

  • Reliable SAP cloud printing across the entire fleet
  • Enhanced security through encrypted workflows and zero-trust alignment
  • Reduced IT complexity, removing the need for on-site print servers
  • Secure and flexible mobile printing for executives and visitors
  • Standardised and simplified print management
  • Scalable infrastructure capable of supporting future growth and expansion

 

Case Study Reference

  • Industry: Energy / Industrial
  • Organisation Type: Large enterprise, multi-site operation
  • Relevance: Ideal for organisations adopting SAP cloud environments and requiring secure, scalable print solutions