Transportation Case Study

Multiple Solutions for the Same Issue

Chicago Rockford International Airport, a local airport located outside of Chicago dedicated to providing hassle-free travel experience to passengers faced a crossed roads when their current contract with their provider was coming to an end.

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Multiple Solutions for the Same Issue

Chicago Rockford International Airport, a local airport located outside of Chicago dedicated to providing hassle-free travel experience to passengers faced a crossed roads when their current contract with their provider was coming to an end.

Challenges

  • Four distinct camera solutions were implemented by various vendors, but they did not integrate seamlessly.

  • Separate solutions were also established for the Access Control System and the servers.

  • All the different solutions suffered from insufficient documentation.

  • A workstation rotation program to update outdated hardware was nonexistent.

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Challenges

  • Four distinct camera solutions were implemented by various vendors, but they did not integrate seamlessly.

  • Separate solutions were also established for the Access Control System and the servers.

  • All the different solutions suffered from insufficient documentation.

  • A workstation rotation program to update outdated hardware was nonexistent.

Solutions

Sundog performed a thorough audit of the company’s network and security infrastructure, reviewing business practices, security policies, software, network hardware, server hardware, and critical software. They then delivered a detailed action plan based on their findings.

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Solutions

Sundog performed a thorough audit of the company’s network and security infrastructure, reviewing business practices, security policies, software, network hardware, server hardware, and critical software. They then delivered a detailed action plan based on their findings.

Sundog Onboarding Roadmap:

A stable and secure network doesn’t happen overnight, but with the Sundog Onboarding Roadmap,
we set our clients up for success from day one.
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At the conclusion of the onboarding project, a handoff meeting was held with managers from Sundog and Chicago Rockford International Airport to review completed tasks and upcoming projects. During this meeting, responsibility for future ticket requests was transitioned from the Project Manager to Sundog’s service team. Additionally, a Technical Advisor from Sundog was assigned to oversee events at Chicago Rockford International Airport and provide monthly reports. A 3-year roadmap was presented during this hand-off meeting with plans to bring the Greater Rockford Airport up to standard with upgrades in all infrastructure.

Sunny Days Ahead

  • Access Control System
  • Overhaul of Existing Network and Security Stance:
    • Remote Monitoring and Support replacement
    • Replaced camera system
    • Replaced wiring as needed
    • Wiring diagrammed out and expanded
    • Deployed new switches
    • Installation of new server
    • Workstation rotation policy
    • Relocated Main Distribution Frame
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Sunny Days Ahead

  • Access Control System
  • Overhaul of Existing Network and Security Stance:
    • Remote Monitoring and Support replacement
    • Replaced camera system
    • Replaced wiring as needed
    • Wiring diagrammed out and expanded
    • Deployed new switches
    • Installation of new server
    • Workstation rotation policy
    • Relocated Main Distribution Frame

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