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Juniper SRX Firewall Migration for 10Gbps Campus Internet Upgrade
Juniper SRX Firewall Migration and Security Consolidation for College Networks
Q4 2023Replacing Complex Firewall Architecture to Support Next-Generation Connectivity This Maryland College recently upgraded its internet services to support significantly higher bandwidth requirements and future growth initiatives. While the institution’s new service provider infrastructure was capable of delivering up to 10Gbps connectivity, the college’s perimeter security architecture remained unnecessarily complex and difficult to manage. The environment […] -
Windows Server 2022 Upgrade & License Modernization
Modernizing Legacy Windows Server Infrastructure While Controlling Costs
Q4 2023Addressing End-of-Support Risks and Licensing Challenges This mid-sized advertising agency faced several infrastructure challenges driven by aging operating systems, expiring support agreements, and evolving software licensing requirements. Four production virtual servers were still operating on Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, which had reached end of support, creating increased security, compliance, and operational risks. At the […] -
UPS Replacement Services & Power Infrastructure Modernization
APC Smart-UPS Deployment for Reliable Power Protection and Remote Management
Q4 2023Addressing Aging Power Infrastructure and Reliability Risks This mid-sized commercial organization identified several challenges within its existing power protection environment, including aging uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, limited manageability, and declining reliability. Some existing UPS units no longer provided the level of backup protection required to support critical business systems, while at least one device […] -
Cybersecurity Assessment & Security Posture Improvement Roadmap
Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment and Security Remediation Planning
Q4 2023Identifying Risks and Building a Stronger Security Foundation This Maryland-based physician regulatory organization engaged Data Networks to conduct a comprehensive cybersecurity assessment following a recent security incident. The organization sought an independent review of its security posture, infrastructure configurations, endpoint security practices, and vulnerability management processes to better understand existing risks and develop a strategic […] -
Hyper-V Virtualization Modernization for Business Continuity & Infrastructure Resiliency
Windows Server 2022, Veeam Backup, and Cloud Data Protection Deployment
Q4 2023Replacing Unsupported Infrastructure with Modern Hyper-V Virtualization This Maryland-based media and communications organization needed to modernize an aging IT environment that had reached the end of its supported lifecycle. The existing infrastructure relied on unsupported VMware hypervisors, aging physical servers, legacy Windows Server operating systems, and multiple single points of failure that created significant operational […] -
Active Directory Functional Level Upgrade for K-12 Infrastructure Modernization
Windows Server 2022 Domain Services Modernization and VMware vSphere 8 Upgrade
Q3 2023Strengthening Identity Services and Virtual Infrastructure This Maryland public school district launched a comprehensive infrastructure modernization initiative to improve security, streamline administration, and ensure long-term supportability across its identity and virtualization environments. With Active Directory domain controllers approaching end-of-support milestones and VMware infrastructure running older software versions, the district needed a strategic approach that would […] -
Ethernet Cabling Services for College Lab, Lounge, & Classroom Renovation
High-Performance CAT6a Ethernet Infrastructure for Modern Academic and Collaborative Spaces
Q3 2023The Challenge: Modernizing Network Connectivity for Renovated Learning Environments This private Maryland college was renovating portions of a primary academic hall to create new lab, lounge, and classroom environments designed to support collaborative learning, instructional technology, and increased device connectivity. While the building’s existing wireless network and switching infrastructure remained in place, the legacy cabling […] -
Immutable Backup Storage Deployment for Ransomware Protection & Recovery
Modernized Veeam Backup Infrastructure with Immutable Storage, AWS S3 Archival, and Advanced Data Recovery
Q3 2023The Challenge: Strengthening Backup Security Against Ransomware and Data Loss This university facilities department’s existing backup infrastructure was nearing end-of-support status, creating operational risk and limiting the effectiveness of its disaster recovery and cybersecurity strategy. Existing backup hardware lacked modern resiliency features and did not provide sufficient protection against ransomware, malicious encryption, or evolving data […] -
Interactive Classroom Technology Solution for Hybrid Learning Environment
Integrated AV Systems, Wireless Collaboration, and Active Learning Technologies for University Classrooms
Q3 2023The Challenge: Modernizing Classrooms for Interactive and Hybrid Instruction This major Maryland university sought to transform several traditional classroom spaces into flexible, technology-enabled learning environments capable of supporting active learning, hybrid instruction, and collaborative engagement. The institution required advanced audiovisual systems that would allow instructors to seamlessly present content, engage students across multiple presentation surfaces, […] -
VCSA Upgrade & VMware Infrastructure Modernization
VMware vCenter Server Appliance Upgrade, vSAN Express Storage Architecture, and Hyperconverged Infrastructure Deployment
Q3 2023The Challenge: Unsupported VMware Infrastructure and Rising Licensing Costs This university facilities department needed to modernize its virtualization infrastructure to address growing performance demands, unsupported software versions, and increasing licensing costs. Existing VMware infrastructure components were no longer meeting security and compliance requirements, and legacy configurations were preventing upgrades to newer supported versions of VMware […]