Solution Highlights
Client: Municipal Administration in Northeast Texas
Industry: Public Administration
Population Served: 24,000+ residents
Endpoints Managed: 250+
Project Scope: Centralized Desktop Management and IT Infrastructure Modernization
Solution Partners: Dell Technologies®, VMware®, Liquidware®
Key Technologies:
- VMware® Horizon
- Dell® PowerEdge Servers
- Dell® PowerStore Storage Array
- Dell® Optiplex 3000 Thin Clients
- Liquidware® Management Software
Services Provided:
- IT Infrastructure Assessment
- Endpoint Security Solutions
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Deployment
- Centralized Management
- Training and Ongoing Support
Outcomes:
- Centralized Desktop Management
- Enhanced IT Efficiency
- Improved Security and Ransomware Defense
- Cost-Effective Financing Solution
- Improved Service Delivery to Residents
Client Profile
Situated in northeast Texas, this municipality serves a population of over 24,000 residents, providing essential services such as public safety, utilities, and infrastructure. Recognizing the need for technological advancement, the administration embarked on a journey to modernize its IT infrastructure and enhance service delivery.
The Challenge
The administration faced challenges in managing its aging IT infrastructure, particularly in handling over 250 endpoints. The existing system posed difficulties in effective management, and there was a growing concern regarding potential threats like ransomware. To address these issues, the administration sought a solution that would centralize desktops and improve reliability and device security.
The Weaver Advantage
Weaver Technologies delivered a tailored, cost-effective IT solution for the municipal administration using virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and Dell hardware. Our expertise and strong partnerships enabled us to provide advanced technologies with affordable financing. This approach improved IT efficiency, security, and service delivery, backed by ongoing support and training.
Why Weaver Technologies
The administration partnered with Weaver Technologies for their proven expertise in delivering customized IT solutions. Weaver Technologies is known for their comprehensive approach, integrating the latest technologies with tailored strategies to meet specific client needs.
The Right IT Solution
Weaver Technologies recommended the implementation of VMware Horizon to centralize desktops and streamline management. Dell hardware was chosen to ensure secure and manageable endpoints for approximately 150 users. The solution also included a 5-year 0% financing option from Dell Financial Services to enhance affordability.
Weaver Technologies delivered a comprehensive solution, incorporating:
- Dell PowerEdge and PowerStore storage array for infrastructure
- Dell OptiPlex 3000 Thin Clients for endpoint security
- Liquidware Digital Workspace Management for centralized management software
- VMware Horizon for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
The Right Time: Execution
Weaver Technologies meticulously planned and executed the project by conducting a detailed assessment of the existing infrastructure, installing Dell PowerEdge servers and PowerStore storage, deploying Dell OptiPlex 3000 Thin Clients, and integrating Liquidware Digital Workspace Management for centralized management. We also provided training and ongoing support for the IT team.
Outcomes
By adopting VDI, the administration successfully centralized desktop management, simplifying the management of endpoints and fortifying defenses against ransomware and other threats. The turnkey solution, coupled with Dell hardware and centralized management software, empowered the IT team to efficiently manage the infrastructure. The financing option from Dell Financial Services further ensured the project’s affordability.
The Right Reason
The administration’s commitment to modernizing its IT infrastructure has yielded substantial benefits. The comprehensive solution, including VDI and other integrated technologies, has significantly improved IT efficiency and enhanced service delivery to residents. This transformative step underscores the administration’s dedication to providing top-quality services while meeting the evolving needs of its citizens. Weaver Technologies’ tailored approach ensured the right solutions were implemented, optimizing resources and focusing on the client’s specific needs.
