Agile and  Modern IT Solutions

In our recent project, we faced the challenge of supporting the Client's Disaster Recovery Testing initiative for their IBM Storwize V5030 system. The task involved implementing a new IBM Storwize V5030E system in the Chicago, IL, data centre production environment while repurposing the old V5030 as a replication target. Our main challenge was to ensure seamless synchronisation between the V5030E (source) and V5030 (target) systems and conduct a simulated disaster recovery scenario to validate functionality.

To address the challenge, we meticulously implemented the new technology IBM Storwize V5030E system in the Chicago, IL, data centre. We established a robust plan to synchronise data between the V5030E and V5030 systems, ensuring data integrity and continuity. Rigorous testing procedures were implemented to simulate a disaster recovery scenario, guaranteeing that the systems could seamlessly switch over in case of an actual emergency. Our team monitored the process to mitigate risks and ensure a successful transition.

The client faced escalating challenges due to the intricate nature of their microservices platform, requiring a solution to address load-balancing issues and bolster security measures. With the need to enhance scalability and resilience while ensuring secure traffic distribution and API protection, the client sought a comprehensive approach to optimise their microservices architecture effectively.

Our team successfully tackled the escalating complexity of our client's microservices platform by implementing a robust solution that leveraged the power of F5 Big-IP, NGINX, and F5 APM Access Policy Manager. By integrating an API gateway alongside F5 technologies, we orchestrated seamless traffic distribution and fortified API security, empowering the client's microservices architecture with enhanced scalability and resilience.

Our client, a private investment firm that has deployed over $20.9 billion globally, needed to move to a new company headquarters on short notice. As you can imagine, they were concerned about finding a trusted partner to quickly set up the IT infrastructure in their new offices. This would involve communications cabling, low voltage installation, and IT inventory relocation - not to mention working with the general and electrical contractor - on a very tight schedule. All of these tasks would also require high project management and a senior-level foreman to complete the work efficiently and on time.

The structured communications infrastructure cabling services we offered the client included a detailed description of all the components required to do the job. These included copper patch cords with proper termination, bi-directional cable testing, and patch panel labeling. We took great care to ensure that all connections were established according to industry standards, while working closely with the electrical contractor to make sure that everything was in order. Our proposal included low voltage equipment installation as well as the relocation of IT inventory, such as monitors and docking stations. Everything was completed on time and well within budget.