Municipal Government Strengthens Network Resilience with Cisco Router Upgrade and Dual ISP Failover
A municipal government in Illinois engaged CONVX to perform a comprehensive network infrastructure upgrade including Cisco router replacement, dual ISP failover implementation, and VPN connectivity to a critical public sector application partner.
A municipal government in Illinois · client anonymized · Project · Targeted engagement · 2 min read
Client Overview
A municipal government in Illinois engaged CONVX to perform a comprehensive network infrastructure upgrade including Cisco router replacement, dual ISP failover implementation, and VPN connectivity to a critical public sector application partner. The project enhanced network reliability and redundancy for essential city services.
Business Challenge
Aging Network Infrastructure: The city's existing router infrastructure required replacement to maintain network reliability and support modern connectivity requirements for municipal operations.
Single Point of Failure: Without ISP redundancy, the city's network was vulnerable to internet service disruptions that could impact government operations and public-facing services.
Partner Application Connectivity: The municipality required secure VPN connectivity to Central Square, a critical public sector application provider, necessitating careful integration during the router upgrade.
CONVX Solution Approach
CONVX delivered a complete network infrastructure upgrade addressing reliability, redundancy, and partner connectivity.
Network Discovery and Design: We performed comprehensive network discovery to document the existing environment, then designed the target architecture incorporating new Cisco routers, dual ISP connections, and VPN integration.
Cisco Router Replacement: New Cisco routers were deployed to replace aging equipment, providing modern routing capabilities and enhanced performance for municipal network traffic.
Dual ISP Failover Implementation: A secondary ISP connection was implemented with automatic failover routing, ensuring continuous internet connectivity for city operations even during a primary ISP outage.
VPN Partner Integration: Secure VPN connectivity to Central Square was configured on the new router infrastructure, maintaining uninterrupted access to the city's critical public sector applications.
Technology Implementation
- Cisco router replacement and configuration
- Dual ISP failover routing implementation
- VPN connectivity to Central Square partner
- Network discovery and design documentation
- Remote configuration and cutover support
Business Outcomes
Enhanced Network Resilience: Dual ISP failover eliminates single points of failure, ensuring continuous connectivity for essential municipal services.
Modern Infrastructure Foundation: New Cisco routing equipment provides a reliable, performant foundation for the city's network operations.
Seamless Partner Connectivity: Maintained VPN access to Central Square ensures uninterrupted operation of critical public sector applications throughout and after the upgrade.
CONVX Expertise Demonstrated
This engagement demonstrates CONVX's expertise in municipal network infrastructure upgrades that balance reliability, redundancy, and partner integration requirements. Our ability to deliver remote network design and cutover support enables municipal governments to modernize critical infrastructure with minimal disruption to city services.