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Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 Migration for 804 Advisory
Consolidating Email, Calendars, Files, Identity, & Collaboration into a Secure Microsoft 365 Business Premium Environment
Q3 2026Creating a Unified Microsoft 365 Environment 804 Advisory, a growing consulting firm, was operating across both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, creating unnecessary complexity for its small team. Email, calendars, contacts, and business files were spread across multiple platforms, forcing users to switch between applications and contributing to calendar synchronization issues, duplicate entries, and administrative […] -
Hyper-V Failover Cluster for Government IT Resiliency
Highly Available Virtualization and Core Network Modernization with Dell and Juniper
Q2 2026Modernizing Infrastructure with a Hyper-V Failover Cluster This Maryland government agency initiated a comprehensive infrastructure modernization effort to improve resiliency, simplify operations, and establish a scalable virtualization platform capable of supporting long-term organizational growth. The agency’s legacy environment had evolved incrementally over time and lacked the architecture necessary to support modern virtualization, centralized backup operations, […] -
Network Security Assessment & Remediation Roadmap for Maryland University
Wired Network Assessment and Infrastructure Modernization Strategy for Audit Readiness
Q1 2026Identifying Critical Security Risks Across a Complex Campus Environment This Maryland-based university sought to strengthen its cybersecurity posture and modernize its network infrastructure following a comprehensive security assessment that revealed significant vulnerabilities across its environment. Previous assessments conducted by Data Networks identified dozens of network security findings, including outdated hardware, weak encryption methods, clear-text management […] -
Immutable Backup Solution for K-12 Data Protection
Veeam and Azure Local Backup Modernization for Audit-Ready Cyber Resilience
Q1 2026Strengthening Data Protection with Verifiable Immutable Backups This Maryland school district needed to remediate an audit finding related to insufficient immutable data protection. The district had received grant funding to address the issue and strengthen its ability to protect critical instructional and administrative data from ransomware, accidental deletion, and unauthorized alteration. The district’s existing backup […] -
Microsoft Intune Endpoint Management for Public Health Department
Secure Hybrid Endpoint Management and Compliance Visibility with Microsoft Intune Plan 1
Q1 2026Modernizing Endpoint Security and Device Management for Public Health Services This Maryland public health department sought to modernize its endpoint management environment to improve device security, strengthen compliance visibility, and simplify lifecycle management across approximately 200 Windows devices supporting critical healthcare and administrative operations. Operating within a shared-responsibility model alongside the Maryland Department of Information […] -
Hyper-V Edge Virtualization for County Government Infrastructure Upgrade
Distributed Server Consolidation and Edge Infrastructure Modernization with Windows Server 2025
Q1 2026Modernizing County Edge Infrastructure with Hyper-V Virtualization This Maryland county government initiated a strategic infrastructure modernization effort to replace aging physical servers and improve operational consistency across multiple county facilities. The existing environment relied on standalone physical systems distributed by subnet and location, creating lifecycle management challenges, fragmented administration, and limited resiliency for critical county […] -
IT Modernization Roadmap for Cloud-First Public Library Operations
Microsoft Entra ID Architecture and Identity Governance Strategy for Long-Term IT Independence
Q1 2026Creating a Strategic IT Modernization Roadmap for Cloud Independence This Maryland public library system initiated a long-term effort to achieve operational independence from county-managed IT systems while continuing to modernize staff and patron services through cloud-first technologies. Leadership recognized that identity, access, and governance needed to be clearly defined before broader modernization efforts could move […] -
Hyper-V Virtualization Platform Modernization for Local College
Phased VMware-to-Hyper-V Migration Strategy for Multi-Data Center Infrastructure
Q1 2026Building a Cost-Predictable Virtualization Platform for Future Growth This Maryland college sought to modernize its on-premises virtualization environment in response to rising VMware licensing costs, evolving subscription models, and increasing long-term uncertainty surrounding virtualization platform planning. The institution’s existing infrastructure spanned multiple data centers and included a mix of legacy and current-generation Dell compute and […] -
E-Rate Program Network Infrastructure Contract
E-Rate Aruba Networking and APC UPS Solutions for K-12 Infrastructure Modernization
Q1 2026In February, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) selected Data Networks as an awarded contractor under its Network Infrastructure Equipment Invitation for Bid (IFB #034.26.B6), establishing a multi-year E-Rate program contract for enterprise networking and power infrastructure solutions. As an approved E-Rate vendor, Data Networks will provide Aruba Networking products, APC UPS systems, and […] -
Wastewater Treatment SCADA Upgrade for Critical Utility Operations
High-Availability SCADA Infrastructure Modernization for Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Q1 2026Modernizing SCADA Infrastructure for Continuous Wastewater Treatment Operations This regional water and sewer authority needed a reliable and resilient infrastructure platform to support the SCADA systems powering its wastewater treatment operations. Because these systems provide real-time monitoring and operational control for critical utility services, the organization required a solution capable of maintaining continuous uptime, supporting […]