DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY TAKES ON CHALLENGE OF DEFENDING AND SHARING MISSION-CRITICAL INFORMATION ACROSS THEIR ENTERPRISE
Force 3 leverages expertise as top Cisco Federal Security Partner to implement Network Admission Control solution enterprise-wide for DISA Defense Information Systems Center
Business Challenge:
The Defense Information Systems Center (DISC), DISA’s internal enterprise IT organization, is challenged daily to make highly sensitive data accessible to those who need it while restricting access to those who don’t. With the agency spread worldwide and thousands of end-users accessing the network, the need for access control and endpoint security is a top priority.
Technology Solution:
Network Admission Control. Force 3 was tasked by DISA DISC to deliver an enterprise-wide Cisco Network Admission Control solution, a framework and set of technologies that allows only compliant and trusted endpoint devices, (such as PCs, laptops, servers, and PDAs) to gain access to the network.
Following a six-month on-site design and testing phase, Force 3 is providing hardware and software for the four DISA regions and installation services for the National Capital Region (NCR), in all affecting 36 sites and over 7,000 end users worldwide. The project includes a Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System (CS-MARS) for centralized event correlation, Cisco NAC Appliance Profiler and redundant Clean Access Managers at each of the region’s main sites.
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MID-SIZE RESEARCH FIRM ABT ASSOCIATES IMPROVES
COMMUNICATIONS AMONG REMOTE OFFICES
Force 3 designs a Unified Communications solution that unifies remote offices and provides critical business continuity.
Business Challenge:
- Lack of vendor support on outdated phone system
- Provide business continuity capabilities
Network Solution:
- Converged voice/data network with built-in redundancy and security
Business Results:
- Improved communications between offices
- Business continuity and disaster recovery for voicemail and phone system
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LEADING DIRECT MARKETING PRODUCTION COMPANY
TURNS TO FORCE 3 FOR ADVANCED IP NETWORK
Founded in 1968, Rockville, Maryland-based EU Services is one of the nation’s premier full-service direct marketing production companies, employing approximately 385 people.
Business Challenge
- Aging phone system caused daily communications challenges
- Current system threatened erode EU Services high of customer service
Network Solution
- Cisco Unified Communications
- Force 3 Installed Cisco Catalyst switches
Business Results
- Solid communication system to improve customer service
- Platform provides ability to grow with the company’s needs
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A SUCCESSFUL VIRTUALIZATION STRATEGY MEETS MULTIPLE OBJECTIVES
Force 3 provides implementation assistance and real-world insight into consolidating servers and virtualizing critical application infrastructure.
Business Challenge
- Accelerate file backups
- Reduce number of physical devices in data center to reduce energy and cooling requirements
- Build a foundation for future storage requirements
Technology Solution
- EMC AX4 fibre channel SAN
- VMware Infrastructure 3, VMware Consolidated Backup, VMConverter
- Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch
- Force 3 server virtualization and consolidation services
Business Results
- Eliminated 18 servers and other devices
- Reduced file backup windows
- Simplified management
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VIRTUAL DESKTOP INFRASTRUCTURE AND THIN CLIENT TECHNOLOGY
Army agency turns to Force 3 for secure teleworker connectivity and gains a solution that delivers secure connectivity, simplified management, and much more.
Business Challenge
As a result of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC), this agency, whose mission relies heavily on workstation-based applications, was doubling in size.
Technology Solution
Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure and Thin Client technology
Business Results
- Personalized user desktop environments
- Scalability for high IT productivity
- Secure and cost-effective
- Exceedinng compliance and COOP requirements
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IPv6-COMPLIANT NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE
Renowned Army group engages Force 3 for IPv6-compliant Cisco network infrastructure
Business Challenge
The U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventative Medicine (USACHPPM) had an antiquated, disparate network that couldn't support IPv6 compliancy, and needed to ensure it could continue anticipating and rapidly responding to the Army's operational needs.
Technology Solution
Core Cisco network upgrade implemented by Force 3 to simplify network configuration, administration, monitoring and troubleshooting.
Business Results
- CHPPM's Network is now compliant with Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) and the Technology Integration Center (TIC) mandates.
- Standardized, secure network that is easier to manage and maintain allowing administrators to be more proactive
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