The telecommunications company faced the challenge of replacing outdated network infrastructure and complex configurations. The existing infrastructure lacked visibility, making it difficult to manage business services, support disaster recovery, and handle data center activities efficiently.

Ostec implemented Cisco’s Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) as part of the organization’s digital transformation strategy. ACI is a comprehensive Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solution that simplifies, optimizes, and accelerates infrastructure deployment and governance, bridging the gap between business and IT.

The ACI implementation provided application layer visibility and monitoring, making networking configurations, security rules, and policies much clearer. The deployment enabled fully automated networking deployment and configuration, making initial setup faster and accommodating dynamic changes efficiently.

The deployment of ACI brought significant improvements including no downtime, a shorter time to market, and easier troubleshooting. Network connectivity provisioning times were reduced from 10-20 days to less than an hour, and the team could now maintain and deliver changes to 20-30 machines within a day or two.

The project also contributed to the professional growth of the IT team, making them one of the first in Ghana to use ACI. This experience with superior technology boosted their skills and career prospects, adding future value to both the company and their professional development.

Ostec’s implementation of Cisco ACI transformed the Telco’s IT infrastructure, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and scalability.

With the ACI implementation, the Telecommunications company achieved a centralized and automated system for network configurations, monitoring, and security management. This reduced manual interventions, improved troubleshooting speed, and led to more efficient and reliable operations. Additionally, it empowered the IT team to focus on strategic initiatives, enhancing their skills and professional growth.