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BlueAlly Delivers a Technology Upgrade to Strengthen Network Reliability for a Federal Agency

As a large U.S. federal training agency began decommissioning its data center, it faced a critical need to upgrade core IT infrastructure at its data center and across its training centers nationwide. Essential network components, including routers, switches, and video equipment, were reaching end-of-life, causing network instability and operational challenges. The agency required a full technology refresh to prevent network failures and support ongoing operations.

Federal Congress

The Client

A large U.S. federal training agency with 125 training centers nationwide, serving over 60,000 students.

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The Client

A large U.S. federal training agency with 125 training centers nationwide, serving over 60,000 students.

The BlueAlly Solution

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.

Results

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.

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Enhanced Network Stability

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.

Performance

Improved Application Performance

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.

Security

Strengthened Security Policies

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.

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Seamless IT Management

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.