Case Study: Large Non-Profit Serving a Vast Metropolitan Area achieves a reliable, unified network and major cost savings with Windstream Enterprise

Large Non-Profit Serving a Vast Metropolitan Area - Customer Case Study

Large Non-Profit Serving a Vast Metropolitan Area was struggling with frequent switch outages, expensive and unreliable T1 MPLS access, the burden of BYOB cable management, limited visibility into network switches, and the complexity of multiple technology vendors—issues that threatened operational efficiency and service delivery. They engaged Windstream Enterprise, which proposed a Fortinet-based solution including Fortinet Secure SD-WAN High Availability, Fortinet Managed Network Security, Fortinet Secure WiFi & Analytics, Fortinet Cloud-Managed Switches, cellular and cable broadband, a Remote Reboot Service, and the WE Connect portal.

Windstream Enterprise deployed the Fortinet full-stack solution site-by-site, migrated T1 circuits to cellular broadband in an active/backup configuration, provided managed cable and cellular access, enabled remote reboot capabilities, and consolidated management via the WE Connect portal for full visibility and co-management. As a result, Windstream Enterprise eliminated switch outages, stabilized cloud-managed switches, delivered greater network visibility, and consolidated vendors—driving measurable outcomes including a reported 50% overall cost reduction, improved uptime and service delivery, and enhanced guest/constituent experiences.