CD PROJEKT RED, a Polish computer game developer and publisher based in Warsaw, known for creating the internationally award-winning “The Witcher” game series, was looking for an automation solution to control numerous update and upgrade processes. The answer to their needs turned out to be a software manufacturer from Germany – baramundi.
Download the full baramundi case study at CD PROJEKT RED (PDF, 2 pages).
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Why this matters for organizations
Read the case study about baramundi implementation at CD PROJEKT RED. Learn how baramundi helped with IT management and increased operational efficiency at one of the world’s most famous game studios. In the context of growing cyber threats and tightening regulations (NIS2, DORA), organizations must proactively manage this security area. Failure to implement adequate safeguards can lead to data breaches, financial penalties, and reputational damage.
Best practices for implementation
Effective implementation requires several key steps:
- Risk assessment and inventory — identify assets, threats, and vulnerabilities specific to your organization.
- Policy development — document requirements, roles, and responsibilities.
- Technical controls — deploy tools and configurations proportionate to identified risks.
- Training and awareness — engage employees in protecting organizational security.
- Monitoring and continuous improvement — regularly verify effectiveness and adapt to the evolving threat landscape.
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Frequently asked questions
What IT management challenges did CD PROJEKT RED face before implementing baramundi?
CD PROJEKT RED faced the challenge of managing a large and growing number of endpoints across its studio operations, including powerful development workstations, servers, and standard office equipment. Manual IT management at this scale was time-consuming and error-prone, making it difficult to maintain consistent configurations and respond quickly to software deployment needs. As the studio grew, the existing manual processes became an increasingly significant bottleneck for the IT department.
How did baramundi Management Suite transform IT operations at CD PROJEKT RED?
baramundi automated software deployment, patch management, and inventory tracking across CD PROJEKT RED's endpoint fleet, dramatically reducing the time IT staff spent on routine maintenance tasks. Centralized management through a single console gave the IT team full visibility and control over all devices, enabling faster response to security updates and compliance requirements. The automation freed IT professionals to focus on supporting game development operations rather than managing repetitive endpoint administration tasks.
What specific baramundi capabilities were most valuable for a creative gaming studio environment?
For a game studio with specialized hardware and software requirements, baramundi's flexible software packaging and deployment capabilities allowed the IT team to manage complex specialized workstation configurations efficiently. The ability to deploy large game engine and development tool updates to hundreds of workstations simultaneously was particularly valuable. Automated inventory tracking also provided accurate hardware and software data needed for license compliance and capacity planning.
What lessons from the CD PROJEKT RED baramundi implementation apply to other organizations?
The CD PROJEKT RED case demonstrates that IT management automation provides the greatest value in environments experiencing rapid growth, where the ratio of devices to IT staff is high and consistency of configuration is critical. Organizations considering baramundi should evaluate their current manual IT management workload and identify where automation would have the highest immediate impact. Starting with core modules for the most time-consuming tasks and expanding to additional modules as the team gains experience is an effective implementation approach.
