Recent Projects

  • VMware vSphere & vSAN Infrastructure Refresh for K-12 School District

    Modernized VMware vSphere 8.0 and vSAN 8.0 Environment with Dell PowerEdge Servers and Juniper Networking

    Q3 2023
    The Challenge: Aging Virtualization Infrastructure and Unsupported Hardware This Maryland K-12 school district needed to modernize its virtualization infrastructure to maintain compatibility, improve performance, and support future growth. The district’s existing VMware environment was running on aging hardware that no longer aligned with supported versions of VMware vSphere and VMware vSAN. To remain on a […]
  • Passwordless Authentication Deployment for K-12 Identity Security

    Windows Hello, YubiKey, and Microsoft Entra ID Modernization for Phishing-Resistant Authentication

    Q3 2023
    Modernizing User Authentication with Passwordless Security This Virginia public school district sought to strengthen its cybersecurity posture by eliminating reliance on traditional passwords and implementing a more secure, user-friendly authentication experience. The district recognized that passwords had become increasingly difficult to manage, vulnerable to phishing attacks, and susceptible to credential theft, password reuse, and other […]
  • Veeam Backup & Disaster Recovery Deployment

    Secure, Immutable Backup Solution for 160 Workloads Across Production and Disaster Recovery Data Centers for K-12 School System

    Q3 2023
    The Challenge: Ensuring Reliable Backup and Disaster Recovery at Scale This Maryland K-12 school system required a robust and secure backup and disaster recovery solution to protect its growing number of critical workloads. With 160 workloads spanning virtualized and physical environments, the district needed to ensure data availability, rapid recovery capabilities, and protection against modern […]
  • Network Assessment for Non-Profit IT Modernization

    Network Infrastructure, Security, Wireless, and Microsoft 365 Assessment Across Ten Locations

    Q3 2023
    Creating a Strategic Roadmap for Technology Growth This Maryland-based nonprofit organization sought to gain greater visibility into its technology environment as it continued expanding its educational, community, and outreach programs across multiple locations. With a headquarters facility and nine satellite sites supporting diverse operations, the nonprofit required a comprehensive understanding of its existing network, infrastructure, […]
  • Desktop Imaging & Deployment Services for K-12 School District

    End-to-End Device Configuration, Asset Tagging, and Logistics for 429 Dell OptiPlex Systems

    Q3 2023
    The Challenge: Large-Scale Device Deployment with Strict Standardization Requirements This Maryland K-12 school district required a streamlined and efficient approach to deploy hundreds of new desktop systems across multiple locations. With 429 Dell OptiPlex Small Form Factor (SFF) desktops, along with monitors, keyboards, mice, and soundbars, the district needed to ensure every device was properly […]
  • Wi-Fi Guest Network with Splash Page & Eduroam Deployment

    Secure Wireless Access Modernization for Maryland Higher Education Institution

    Q3 2023
    The Challenge: Inefficient Guest Access and Limited Campus Connectivity This Maryland university needed to modernize its wireless network to better support students, faculty, and campus visitors. The existing guest wireless system created friction for users and inefficiencies for IT staff, as guest access required manual registration and intervention. This process not only slowed connectivity for […]
  • AV System Integration for University Business School Streaming Studio

    Integrated Lighting, Rigging, and Video Production Environment for Modern Learning and Collaboration

    Q3 2023
    The Challenge: Complex AV Requirements Within a Constrained Studio Environment A leading university business school set out to build a modern, two-room streaming and video production studio to support hybrid learning, live streaming, and virtual collaboration. The facility required seamless coordination between multiple technologies— video, audio, lighting, and control systems— while working within a limited […]
  • Network Segmentation & Active Directory Modernization for Secure Cloud Readiness

    VLAN Segmentation, Active Directory Upgrade, and Identity Services Modernization

    Q2 2023
    Building a Secure Foundation for Modern Identity and Network Services This Maryland healthcare regulatory agency embarked on a comprehensive infrastructure modernization initiative designed to improve network security, simplify administration, support new cloud services, and replace aging identity infrastructure approaching end of support. The agency needed to modernize core services while creating a more secure and […]
  • Wired & Wireless Juniper Mist Network Upgrade

    End‑of‑Life Network Refresh Delivering Reliable Connectivity and Cloud‑Managed Visibility for Private High School

    Q2 2023
    This Maryland-based private high school faced growing operational risk as its wired and wireless network infrastructure approached end of life and end of support. Aging ethernet switches and wireless access points limited performance, reduced reliability, and created challenges for future growth. To ensure continued uptime, modern connectivity, and centralized management, the school partnered with Data […]
  • Veeam Backup & Replication with Azure Cloud Storage

    Immutable Backup, Cloud Offsite Protection, and Improved Recoverability for Maryland State Agency

    Q2 2023
    This Maryland state regulatory agency responsible for protecting sensitive healthcare data faced increasing risk due to an aging, unsupported backup repository. The organization needed to strengthen data security, improve application availability, and ensure reliable recoverability while minimizing disruption to day‑to‑day operations. To address these challenges, the agency partnered with Data Networks to deliver a modern, […]