Align Guides Aerospace and Information Security Contractor Through Critical Data Center Infrastructure Assessment

The Overview

An aerospace and information security contractor was facing mounting concerns over reliability, capacity, and risk in its decade-old data center when it turned to Align for strategic guidance.

Align’s team conducted a comprehensive assessment that uncovered critical vulnerabilities and operational limitations. Through expert analysis and scenario modeling, Align recommended a strategic relocation—enabling the client to mitigate risk, enhance performance, and future-proof its infrastructure.

The Challenge

• Aging infrastructure
• Inadequate cooling
• Security vulnerabilities
• Impeded innovation

The Solution

Align utilized its proven data center assessment methodology which included:

• Data Collection: Gathered comprehensive data on existing infrastructure capacity, resiliency, and redundancy.
• On-site Assessment: Conducted detailed facility walkthroughs and stakeholder interviews.
• Current State Analysis: Benchmarked the client's current state against industry standards for aerospace and information security.
• Initial Recommendations: Presented preliminary analysis and recommendations for stakeholder feedback.
• Final Recommendations: Delivered final recommendations based on input from various business units to ensure organizational alignment.

The Results

Align’s eight-week assessment provided the client with clear guidance and options, weighing the pros and cons of in-place remediation versus relocation to a modern facility.

Align delivered a comprehensive analysis and business case advocating for the advantages of relocation and its long-term value, including:

• Projected ROI: Achieved within 5-7 years
• Reduced long-term risk: Significantly mitigated operational and financial risks
•  Optimized environment: Relocation provides upgraded critical infrastructure and opportunity to shrink footprint
• Future-proofing: Ensured the ability to keep pace with evolving technology infrastructure

Align's data center assessment enabled leadership and key decision makers to chart a strategic course for their organization's future.

Benefits Delivered

• Proactive risk remediation
• Data-driven financial decisions
• Effective budgeting & planning
• Justified capital expenditures
• Clarity on costs
• Fund reallocation opportunities

About Align: 

Align is a premier provider of technology infrastructure solutions. For over 35 years, leading firms worldwide have relied on Align to guide them through IT challenges, delivering complete, secure solutions for business change and growth. Align is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and has offices in New York City, London, Chicago, San Francisco, Arizona, New Jersey, and Virginia. Learn more at www.align.com.

To learn more,  contact our team today: https://www.align.com/contact