We partnered with a large UK local authority to modernise its network infrastructure with a resilient SD-WAN solution.
CLIENT
Local Authority
INDUSTRY
Local Government
SERVICE
Secure Networks
PARTNER
Fortinet
The client
As part of its digital transformation strategy, the organisation needed a modern network capable of supporting cloud adoption, hybrid working, and evolving security requirements.
Our goal
The challenges
The organisation had relied on the same WAN infrastructure for more than 15 years. While it had served its purpose, it was increasingly expensive to maintain and lacked the flexibility needed to support modern ways of working.
The existing network architecture contained single points of failure, increasing operational risk and making it difficult to respond quickly to changing requirements.
As cloud applications and hybrid working became more important, users experienced challenges relating to network performance, visibility, and connectivity across a dispersed estate.
This transformation is about giving the customer a more agile and resilient network that can better support the way their business operates today and how it evolves in the future. The solution is designed to simplify their network environment, improve visibility and control, and provide a stronger foundation for future growth.
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We designed and delivered a Fortinet-powered SD-WAN solution that modernised connectivity across the organisation's estate. Intelligent routing and traffic management improve performance while providing greater flexibility and scalability.
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The outcome
The new network architecture is expected to significantly reduce ongoing operational costs through optimised bandwidth utilisation, improved connectivity efficiency, and simplified management.
Multi-path routing, intelligent failover, and integrated security help minimise service disruption and improve availability across the estate.
Centralised monitoring and analytics provide clearer insight into network performance, enabling faster troubleshooting and stronger governance.
The modern SD-WAN platform provides the flexibility and scalability required to support future digital initiatives, cloud adoption, and evolving workforce requirements.
Staff benefit from more reliable, consistent connectivity regardless of whether they are based in urban offices, rural sites, or working remotely.
Andrew Hasnip
Senior Sales Director (Secure Networks Division)
Justin Barker
Head of Modern Work & Cyber Security
