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CASE STUDY
Modernizing Datacenter Management for a Sports Organization
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ABOUT THE CUSTOMER
A major U.S. professional sports organization sought to modernize its data center and reduce the operational inefficiencies created by command line management of their datacenter network. The absence of centralized telemetry and system monitorng made routine operations more time-consuming and impacted long-term planning.
The organization engaged BTA to conduct a Nexus Dashboard Proof of Value (PoV) to assess a simplified management model, improve operational visibility, and establish a foundation for future AI-related initiatives.
BUSINESS CHALLENGE
The organization identified several priorities for the engagement:
- Reduce reliance on CLI-driven workflows
- Modernize the data center environment
- Improve visibility with Nexus Dashboard Insights
- Establish a baseline for future network investment
- Support AI-ready capabilities
- Simplify software image management
These objectives required a structured advisory effort to assess current practices and validate modernization options without affecting ongoing operations.
SOLUTION
BTA delivered the assessment using its S.I.M.P.L.E. methodology, providing a clear sequence for evaluation and decision-making.
Start
BTA engaged stakeholders to confirm objectives, current concerns, and expectations for the PoV.
Immerse
The team reviewed the organization’s operating model, including the dependence on CLI and the need for improved visibility and Day-2 management.
Map
Critical success factors were established around simplification, telemetry access, image lifecycle management, and future investment considerations.
Prove
The Nexus Dashboard environment was enabled for direct evaluation. BTA guided the customer through navigation, telemetry functions, and operational workflows, illustrating how information could be consolidated and routine tasks handled more efficiently.
Launch
The customer worked hands-on with the dashboards, assessing their usefulness for management, operational insight, and reducing reliance on CLI.
Evolve
The PoV helped the organization confirm its modernization path, including plans for approximately $2 million in future investment to support an AI-ready network.
BUSINESS OUTCOMES
Simplified Network Management
The PoV showed how a unified dashboard can reduce the effort required to manage network operations.
Improved Day-2 Operational Visibility
Centralized telemetry through Nexus Dashboard Insights provided clearer visibility into system behavior and health.
More Structured Image Management
The evaluation highlighted opportunities to streamline software updates and lifecycle processes across devices.
Enhanced Operational Readiness
A consolidated view of Day-2 activity supported more consistent operational awareness and response.
Validated Modernization Strategy
The PoV gave the organization the insight needed to confirm its long-term modernization direction and next steps for AI-related planning.
Investment Alignment
The engagement supported organizational commitment to a $2M AI-ready network roadmap.