Success Stories
Read about organizations using World Wide Technology IT Solutions to improve their business processes while reducing costs.
DATA CENTER SOLUTIONS
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)HEALTHCARE
A DOD-affiliated hospital needed accurate insight to address SAN and VDI performance issues and meet federal funding deadlines. At WWT’s 2012 Geek Day, a hospital representative discovered the solution they needed in VMTurbo Operations Manager. The hospital not only quickly resolved their SAN performance issues, but VMTurbo’s patented Economic Scheduling Engine and Intelligent Capacity Planning provided multiple options to scale their current VDI pilot to five times its original size and accurately forecast budget requirements.
DOD Healthcare [PDF 753KB]
LOCKHEED MARTIN
Lockheed Martin IS & GS needed to procure and implement a Vblock™ Infrastructure Platform within a six week timeframe. WWT provided end-to-end support to help Lockheed Martin IS; GS purchase, implement and deploy a fully-integrated and optimized Vblock Platform to deliver secure cloud-based solutions and services to their clients.
Lockheed Martin [PDF 1.07MB]
GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT FIRM
A global financial services provider (The Firm) needed to lower storage costs without reducing their data storage footprint or compromising security. WWT leveraged its long-standing relationships with NetApp, Cisco Systems and VMware to implement an innovative FlexPod™ cloud computing solution to meet the Firm’s needs.
Global Asset Management Firm [PDF 1.13MB]
Global Cash Access, Inc. (GCA) needed a data center disaster recovery expert to help them design and implement a Unified Compute solution that would ensure uninterrupted service as well as streamline data center maintenance and operations. WWT stepped in as a trusted advisor and designed a custom, deconstructed V+C+E solution including best-of-breed technologies from VMware, Cisco and EMC to meet GCA’s unique virtualization, disaster recovery and computing needs.
Global Cash Access [PDF 582KB]
UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS
ROCKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
With an aging and expensive to-maintain PBX at the end of its life cycle, the Rockwood School District was ready to overhaul its communications system. WWT stepped in as a trusted advisor and provided the District with the cutting-edge technology and technical expertise needed to make the transition. By utilizing Cisco Unified Communications, WWT was able to improve the District’s communication efficiency and enhance network security.
Rockwood School District [PDF 1.7MB]
CASHMAN EQUIPMENT
When Cashman Equipment Company relocated their main offices to a new campus, they needed a solution provider who could deliver the right technology, consulting, planning and training in a timely manner. WWT stepped in as a trusted advisor and provided the company with the cutting-edge technology and technical expertise needed to make the transition. By utilizing Cisco Unified Communications, WWT was able to improve Cashman Equipment’s communication efficiency and enhance network security.
Cashman Equipment [PDF 1.7MB]
ESSE HEALTH, MISSOURI
As St. Louis’ largest independent physician practice, Esse Health needed to overhaul its aging telecommunications system. In just 4 weeks, World Wide Technology delivered the IP communications solution Esse Health needed to drastically reduce maintenance expenses while improving communication between staff, partners, patients and insurers.
Esse Health, Missouri [PDF 209KB]
GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA
Gila County, Arizona was looking for a way to create an efficient phone/data network bridging 12 office locations and two clusters of population 80 miles apart. World Wide Technology designed and deployed a Cisco IP Communications solution to support all phone traffic between the County offices. With the new IP phone system, Gila County will save $13k - $25k per month in long distance phone charges.
Gila County, Arizona [PDF 139KB]
STATE OF ALASKA
The State of Alaska’s telecommunications system was damaged and outdated. The State also lacked the infrastructure to support IP telephony. The State looked toWWT to oversee the design, management and implementation of a complete telephony upgrade. Using Cisco technology and best practices, WWT implemented a new IP phone system that satisfied the various needs of its end users with a full-range of professional services, including integration of existing equipment and comprehensive training on the new technology.
State of Alaska [PDF 197KB]
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Webster University engaged WWT to overhaul their telecommunications system and expand collaboration and security capabilities with enterprise-class VOIP, Unified Communications and advanced security solutions. To create the scalable infrastructure necessary to support Webster's growing multi-campus climate, WWT planned, designed and implemented a custom solution for the University using Cisco Systems technology.
Webster University [PDF 2.6MB]
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
The University of Alaska Anchorage engaged WWT to overhaul their aging PBX-based telecommunications system and implement a VOIP telephony solution for approximately 39 University facilities. WWT planned, designed and implemented a custom solution for the University using Cisco technology to create the scalable communications infrastructure necessary to support their growing multi- campus climate.
University of Alaska [PDF 1.5MB]
EPROCUREMENT SOLUTIONS
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE - HANSCOM BASE
Global Command and Control System (GCCS-AF) team needed a partner to provide centralized product procurement and distribution with guarantees for product consistency and on-time deliveries. With help from WWT, GCCSAF streamlined procurement operations, centralized warehousing and management of their supply chain, cut costs and increased productivity.
Hanscom Air Force Base [PDF 1.3MB]
STATE OF MISSOURI
The State’s time-consuming manual IT procurement process was outdated and lacked visibility to monitor order tracking and spending. The State needed a single party to centralize and monitor purchasing across multiple agencies, offices and departments. With WWT’s modern eCommerce solution, the State quickly increased on time deliveries, achieved 24/7 visibility of order information and improved program efficiency.
State of Missouri [PDF 817KB]
TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (TSA)
As part of their ongoing effort to secure the Nation’s transportation systems, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was looking for a partner to increase efficiency and reduce costs associated with technology deployment. To that end, World Wide Technology, Inc. (WWT) was awarded a subcontract agreement with Unisys Corporation to provide procurement, integration and logistics services to TSA. Integration services, which are performed at WWT’s St. Louis facility, include imaging and configuration of Dell workstations and servers, asset tagging, and Cisco router/switch configurations.
Transportation Security Administration(TSA) [PDF 121KB]
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER
WWT streamlined delivery, support and maintenance of key IT equipment to throughout UPMC’s expansive healthcare network – providing an integrated procurement solution that improves operational efficiency while cutting costs.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center [PDF 1.7MB]
SECURITY SOLUTIONS
MEHLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Like their counterparts in the private sector, school administrators must defend against threats to their network and keep information confidential. Everyone knows that security is crucial, but that fact was suddenly driven home to the Mehlville School District. A few small network incidents set off the mental alarms that security and auditing capabilities could and should be better. WWT planned and implemented a solution that provides tighter network security, delivers comprehensive reporting capabilities, and integrates fully into the existing network.
Mehlville School District [PDF 188KB]
SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS
AEROSPACE MANUFACTURER
WWT was contracted by Dell to provide a turn-key solution for the configuration and delivery of 10,000 Lexmark printers to a large aerospace firm in support of a recently awarded managed print solution. WWT not only managed the basics of procuring, delivering and providing installation and day-to-day management of thousands of printers spread across the Firm’s North American operations, but also provided customized IT print infrastructure services to ensure asset optimization and business continuity.
Aerospace Manufacturer [PDF 1.1MB]
ARMY PM DCATS
PM DCATS needed end-to-end logistics support to successfully deploy a critical DoD Teleport System. WWT helped PM DCATS meet all of the project’s technical requirements and key deadlines. WWT made sure that all equipment was up and working and all end users were fully trained to troubleshoot new equipment.
Army PM DCATS [PDF 198KB]
CLOUD SERVICE PROVIDER
A leading cloud service provider needed one partner to help them acquire, warehouse, configure, test and ship network and data center equipment as they expanded operations in the U.S. as well as internationally.
Cloud Service Provider [PDF 1.1MB]
DELL EQUIPMENT
Dell needed to develop a solution to manage all of the suppliers associated with their “Alpha” parts while delivering overall cost savings and scalability to meet future growth. With WWT’s solution, Dell consolidated supply chain management, leading to cost savings, operational efficiencies – and better visibility and control of the entire supply chain.
Dell Equipment [PDF 87KB]
HI-TECH MANUFACTURER
The hi-tech manufacturer was looking to source their Sun equipment through a VAR with on-line order tracking and reporting capabilities. WWT, through master distributor GE Access, provides dedicated inventory along with web-based management tools covering every part of the logistics process. The Client realizes improved product availability, while web-based tools provide increased order visibility, improved tracking of spend and a multitude of operational efficiencies.
Hi-Tech Manufacturer [PDF 37KB]
MICROSOFT
Microsoft was looking for a way to greatly simplify their process for ordering peripherals, while reducing procurement costs. WWT created a fully integrated ordering process that combines Microsoft’s MS Market and eBis with WWT’s highly automated procurement system. WWT provides Microsoft with a single source for a substantial variety of hardware, greatly simplifying the fulfillment process while reducing cost to Microsoft.
Microsoft [PDF 41KB]
WIRELESS SOLUTIONS
MARFORPAC
Marine Forces Pacific required a solution that would track the location of classified assets, such as laptops, KVMs, portable hard drives, and other IT devices containing classified information. World Wide Technology deployed secure wireless asset tracking and reduced military expenditures.
MARFORPAC [PDF 366KB]
ANCHORAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
With 50,000 students, 7,200 employees and over 100 sites, Anchorage School District (ASD) needed a vendor with end-to-end capabilities to perform a critical network refresh. WWT performed diverse tasks ranging from procurement and configuration to installation, testing and training, and delivered a project that inspired confidence from the ASD team.
Anchorage School District [PDF 940KB]
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI
University of Central Missouri had seen increased demand and dependency on campus-networked technologies in support of its academic instructional environment and business operations. The network infrastructure of fiber optic cabling, core routers, building level switches and wireless access points are foundational network components and technology services, which needed updates to be capable of sustaining bandwidth-intensive and latency-sensitive applications and services deemed critical for success.
University of Central Missouri [PDF 877KB]
INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER
FACTORY EXPRESS
WWTAS helped a U.S. Federal Agency consolidate multiple data centers into a cloud infrastructure by leveraging their technical expertise, strategic partnerships and Integration Technology Center to deliver six (6) FlexPods and 78 custom racks within 45 days.
Factory Express[PDF 803KB]
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER
MARITZ, INC.
Maritz, Inc. was exploring options for a cost-effective data center switching architecture to address several complex challenges including growth of its existing virtualization environment, automation and future consolidation.
Maritz, Inc.[PDF 1.76MB]
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
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Norm Leffeler, Technical Support Coordinator at Rockwood School District, St. Louis, MO Discusses the benefits of the enhanced Cisco 911 system and disaster recovery solution recently implemented. Mr. Leffleler is most impressed by WWT's implementation process and the delivery of a project that came in on-time and on-budget. |
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Steve Beatty, CIO, Rockwood School District in St. Louis, MO Discusses WWT's implementation of Cisco's VOIP and enhanced 911 solutions. Steve focuses on the cost effectiveness of the solution and WWT's team approach to stay on budget. |
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Al Dullam, Network Administrator of Pendergast Elementary School District in Phoenix, AZ Describes the Cisco Wireless and IP Telephony solutions implemented by WWT and the benefits of working with WWT. |
FEATURED SUCCESS
WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY SUCCESSFULLY CONSOLIDATES DELL'S SUPPLY CHAIN
Overview
Dell needed to develop a solution to manage all of the suppliers associated with their “Alpha” parts while delivering overall cost savings and scalability to meet future growth. With WWT’s solution, Dell consolidated supply chain management, leading to cost savings, operational efficiencies – and better visibility and control of the entire supply chain.
Key Benefits
- Co-Located Distribution Centers
- Integrated Systems and Processes
- Management of the Supply Base
- Reduction of Outside Resource Costs
- Improved Planning and Visibility
Download the entire Dell Success Story Overview [PDF 87KB].
