Directory Manager – ESR & AD Integration

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Connect NHS ESR to Microsoft® Active Directory™
to manage user accounts automatically

Directory Manager from BDS Solutions is a proven integration software solution, specifically designed for use within the NHS. Many NHS Trusts will benefit from automating their Active Directory (AD) user management using data from their Human Resources (HR) system. Directory Manager will automate directory administration using data from the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system as the source.

Directory Manager uses data from the ESR system to automatically administer the user accounts in AD to deliver a quality assured, timely and efficient account administration process.

When linked to ESR data, Directory Manager will:-

Manage Starters

create Active Directory user accounts
create mailboxes/messaging accounts
create user home and profile folders
assign security group membership

Manage Updates

job role/department changes
user name changes (marriages)
management of email address changes

Manage Leavers

apply leaving dates
expire user accounts
revoke security permissions

Reduced Security Risk
Typically, IT teams are reliant on receiving notification from departments when an employee has left in order to disable the directory account. If this notification is not received, live accounts will be left on the directory, causing a high security risk. With the introduction of Directory Manager, leavers are identified from ESR and their accounts are disabled by Directory Manager thus greatly enhancing network security

Reduction in Service Desk Workload
The significant reduction in administration time will allow technical resources to focus on other projects requiring their specialist input thus providing an almost immediate return on investment.

Return on Investment
The integration of Directory Manager with a typical Trust AD will often provide a return on investment in less than 12 months, thereby providing a surplus of over £100,000 in 5 years.