Microsoft bridges gap between identity and network access with the Microsoft Entra Suite | Microsoft Customer Stories
Traditional access tools often fail to keep up with the complexity of modern, distributed work. This customer story highlights how Microsoft Entra Suite unifies identity and network access to close security gaps and ensure consistent protection across users, devices, and apps. Read the story to see how this integrated approach reduces risk and enhances agility. Contact Derive Technologies to discuss secure access solutions for your organization.
What is the Microsoft Entra Suite?
The Microsoft Entra Suite is a unified solution that combines identity and network access capabilities. It was designed to replace fragmented, on-premises security tools with a cloud-based, Zero Trust approach. This suite helps organizations improve security, reduce risk, and enhance performance for a hybrid workforce by implementing identity-first security measures.
How does Microsoft Entra Suite improve performance?
The Microsoft Entra Suite improves performance by unifying identity and network access, which has led to a reduction in latency by up to 80%. By automatically connecting employees to the nearest Microsoft 365 and Azure locations, it enhances the user experience and speeds up access to applications and resources.
What are the benefits of adopting Zero Trust with Microsoft Entra?
Adopting a Zero Trust framework with Microsoft Entra offers several benefits, including improved security through continuous risk evaluation, reduced attack surfaces, and enhanced access governance. It also allows for seamless multifactor authentication and least privilege access, which helps prevent unauthorized access and minimizes lateral threat movement.

Microsoft bridges gap between identity and network access with the Microsoft Entra Suite | Microsoft Customer Stories
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Derive Technologies, was founded in 2000 through the combination of two long-standing technology firms dating back as far as 1986; and incorporated as “Derive Technologies” in the beginning of 2001. Derive's team -- all of them already long-time collaborators at the time of the company's official founding -- continue to design and deliver progressive business-technology solutions that meet the challenges of New York Metro Area, national, and global enterprises, with a focus on on-going cost reduction. Starting as a local system integrator, Derive grew to become a value-added enterprise reseller (VAR), and, now, a recognized national and international IT business consultancy.