BlueAlly’s solution significantly improved LLS’s network speed and stability across 70 locations, enabling faster communication, efficient data access, and reliable connectivity that enhanced productivity for both employees and volunteers nationwide.
Transforming Network Infrastructure for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)
Nonprofit health society transforms its internal network infrastructure to support mission-critical operations.
Client context
The work begins with the operating reality.
Client
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is a leading global nonprofit dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma, while enhancing the quality of life for patients and families. Since 1949, LLS has pioneered blood cancer research, investing over $1.3 billion in innovative solutions.
EngagementNonprofit health society transforms its internal network infrastructure to support mission-critical operations.
IndustryNonprofit
SolutionsNetworking
The challenge
What had to change
Nonprofit health society transforms its internal network infrastructure to support mission-critical operations.
The BlueAlly solution
How the work came together
BlueAlly stepped in to provide a comprehensive network solution, beginning with an in-depth analysis of LLS’s existing infrastructure. The analysis identified key performance areas, offering a roadmap to improve network management, security, and stability. Based on this evaluation, BlueAlly recommended a multi-phased plan, incorporating Cisco Meraki’s cloud-based technology for centralized, seamless network management across all locations.
Gardner noted, _“BlueAlly’s team demonstrated technical depth and a clear understanding of our needs, providing us with a roadmap that would secure reliable connectivity and a stronger foundation for future growth.”_
The results
What changed
Upon completion, LLS experienced immediate enhancements in productivity and collaboration. With Meraki’s robust wireless capabilities, employees gained unprecedented mobility within the workspace. The centralized network management offered LLS’s IT team a “single pane of glass” for real-time monitoring, configuration, and reporting, critical for an organization with limited on-site IT support.
Andrew Struzik, Senior Director of IT Operations & Cybersecurity at LLS, shared, _“BlueAlly’s team went above and beyond. Completing a project of this scale ahead of schedule, with zero downtime, speaks volumes about their dedication and technical expertise.”_
Outcome highlights
What the client gained.
With the deployment of Meraki wireless and Cisco infrastructure, LLS achieved seamless mobility and true wireless capabilities. Teams could now collaborate effortlessly, optimizing workspace interactions and enabling productive, real-time discussions across sites.
Meraki’s cloud-based management enabled LLS to oversee its entire network infrastructure through a single dashboard, streamlining monitoring, reporting, and configuration for over 70 locations, even where on-site IT staff was unavailable.
Despite the project’s scale, BlueAlly delivered ahead of schedule with zero downtime. This ensured LLS’s operations continued uninterrupted, allowing the organization to serve its mission without technical disruptions during the upgrade.
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