The Business Issue
A global marketing data and analytics firm required a high-performance, secure network infrastructure to support its operations after separating from its parent company. The project demanded global scalability, improved security for sensitive client data, and better visibility over network performance.
- Seamless connectivity across global sites was essential for ongoing service delivery.
- Security needed to be reinforced to protect regulated and client-sensitive information.
- Monitoring and lifecycle controls were critical to reduce risk and improve resilience.
Systal’s Solution
In partnership with Kyndryl, Systal led a full-scale network transformation focused on resilience, security, and performance optimisation.
- Resilience & Redundancy: Dual ISP links and core switching provided uninterrupted service continuity.
- Advanced Security: Cisco ISE enabled access control; VPN encryption safeguarded data flows; audit trails maintained compliance.
- Optimised Performance: BT SD-WAN technology prioritised critical applications to reduce latency.
- Proactive Monitoring: PRTG and Meraki dashboards allowed real-time visibility and rapid issue resolution.
- Lifecycle Management: Regular asset refresh cycles ensured reliability and modernisation.
Customer Benefits
- Reduced Downtime: 12.4% improvement in availability through resilient architecture.
- Enhanced Security: Data and systems protected from breach and unauthorised access.
- Greater Scalability: Infrastructure built to support future growth and flexibility.
- Operational Efficiency: Improved network manageability with reduced manual effort.
- Seamless User Experience: Faster, more reliable access to services and systems worldwide.