BlueAlly’s technology refresh addressed end-of-life equipment issues, providing the agency with improved network stability and reliability, which reduced operational disruptions and prevented network failures across all training centers.
BlueAlly Delivers a Technology Upgrade to Strengthen Network Reliability for a Federal Agency
Federal agency upgrades technology infrastructure to ensure reliable data center and network performance.
Client context
The work begins with the operating reality.
Client
A large U.S. federal training agency with 125 training centers nationwide, serving over 60,000 students.
EngagementFederal agency upgrades technology infrastructure to ensure reliable data center and network performance.
IndustryFederal Government
SolutionsData Center
The challenge
What had to change
Federal agency upgrades technology infrastructure to ensure reliable data center and network performance.
The BlueAlly solution
How the work came together
BlueAlly, with an established understanding of the agency’s infrastructure, implemented upgrades to key components such as EMC storage, Cisco routers, and IBM Power Systems, critical for the agency’s Sybase applications. Pat McConnell, Director of Federal Sales, leveraged his familiarity with the agency’s needs to streamline the process, while Senior Director of Technical Services Rich Troutman oversaw upgrades across 75 locations. BlueAlly’s role as an IBM Business Partner enabled smooth integration of IBM Power Systems into the agency’s network.
The results
What changed
Following the technology refresh led by BlueAlly, the agency experienced enhanced network reliability, increased application performance, and improved security. With the new systems, the agency expanded application use and implemented advanced security protocols, all without adding internal staff for the upgrades. The completed project empowered the agency to operate more efficiently and securely across all training centers.
Outcome highlights
What the client gained.
Upgrades to essential storage and network infrastructure optimized application throughput, enabling faster, more responsive performance critical for daily operations across the agency’s 125 nationwide training centers.
The new infrastructure supports advanced security policies that were previously unfeasible, boosting the agency’s ability to protect sensitive data and enforce compliance across its expanded network.
With BlueAlly’s comprehensive solution, the agency could avoid additional staffing, benefiting from dedicated support that streamlined IT management and ensured timely deployment across 75 different locations.
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