Three ways a modernized network transformed a company. |
For more than a century, Australian Defence Apparel (ADA) has outfitted its nation’s armed forces. Today, the business relies on the constant flow of data between suppliers, warehouses and the 3D body scanners used to take head-to-toe measurements of armed forces personnel. This sensitive data is a prime target for hackers, who, if successful, could upend military supply chains. ADA approached HPE to modernize its outdated network and help its lean IT team of 11 stay ahead of threats.
Below are three ways a modernized network helped tackle its biggest challenges. |
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| A CLOUD-NATIVE COMMAND CENTER |
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| ADA has grown through acquisition, which resulted in a network composed of multiple vendors and aging hardware. HPE replaced it with unified wired and wireless infrastructure managed through HPE Aruba Networking Central. This cloud-native mission control lets IT monitor and manage the entire network on a single dashboard. It also provides clear visibility into security, helping organizations innovate with the least possible risk. |
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| AI MONITORS THE DIGITAL BATTLEFIELD |
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| HPE’s zero-trust policies assume that no user, device or connection is trusted by default, and access is limited to only the data or tools required for the task. AI-powered Client Insights — integrated into HPE Aruba Networking Central — baseline the behavior of connected devices. When something acts abnormally, such as a sensor trying to interact with a production database, it triggers an alert. It can also coordinate with other security tools to shut down threats. |
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| NEW LOCATIONS COME ONLINE – NO ENGINEER REQUIRED |
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| ADA operates across 18 locations and needed a faster, more straightforward way to expand or reconfigure sites and to bring new ones online. Now, network devices are preconfigured in HPE Aruba Networking Central and shipped directly to each location. Once plugged in, they come online automatically, eliminating the need for on-site engineers and reducing deployment time to minutes. |
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| 4. Deliver Insights When They Matter Most |
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In AI, timing is everything. Delaying data means delaying value. HPE’s architecture ensures your models act on fresh, relevant data, not yesterday’s metrics. Fast API access replaces clunky file searches, helping developers move from capture to action in seconds. In today’s market, instant response means competitive edge.
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