Secure IT foundation for a cornerstone of the Swiss Federal Assembly

The Swiss Federal Audit Office (SFAO) plays a vital role in safeguarding Switzerland’s independence and transparency. When it comes to its IT infrastructure, security and stability are top priorities.

Since 1877, the SFAO has been the supreme financial supervisory body of the Confederation. The SFAO supports the Swiss Federal Assembly and the Federal Council and monitors the financial management of the Federal Administration as well as numerous parastatal and international organizations. In addition, the SFAO is the national point of contact for whistleblowing in the federal administration. Thus, the SFAO plays an important role in safeguarding Switzerland's independence and transparency.

Data scandals and attacks by cyber criminals around the world have brought the issue of IT security into focus, and it is now clear that the web environment of agencies that contribute to the functioning of a democracy must be protected in the best possible way against third-party access and hacker attacks. Switzerland has established itself as a safe haven for hosting services for companies and organizations in recent years due to strict data protection laws and excellent international relations.

Xelon infrastructure is located in certified data centers in Switzerland

For the SFAO, the server location in Switzerland was an absolute must when choosing an IT provider. The SFAO chose the Zug-based Cloud provider Xelon, whose infrastructure is located in certified data centers in Switzerland. Since the successful collaboration on the website relaunch, EFK has also been using managed server services from Xelon. The solutions used by Xelon meet the highest standards of availability, stability and performance. Automatic failover ensures maximum availability. Depending on the needs of the end users, the IT infrastructure can be expanded with just a few mouse clicks. The server is proactively monitored by Xelon's operations team.

Customer proximity is more than just a buzzword at Xelon

"Xelon offers a tailor-made portfolio that exactly meets our needs. Thanks to the secure and stable IT environment, we can fully concentrate on pursuing our goals and know that our IT infrastructure, including all data, is in good hands," says Jennifer Luginbühl, Head of Resources at the Swiss Federal Audit Office. The team has always responded quickly to requests and dealt with all concerns within the shortest possible time.

At Xelon, great importance is attached to customer proximity and individual support: "In personal discussions, we gain valuable insights into the demands our customers place on the IT environment and can jointly develop suitable solutions," explains Michael Dudli, founder of Xelon.