The finance world is constantly evolving, and companies must adapt to stay ahead of the curve. As a global payments leader, our client recognised the need for an advanced but efficient solution to manage their Cisco ACI software-defined networking, which manages and controls network devices instead of relying on hardware across several data centres. Evolvere created a scalable solution that addressed the client’s initial needs and established a strong foundation for future expansion.
The Client
The client is a leading provider of technology solutions for banks, merchants and capital market firms around the world. The company’s commitment to staying ahead of the curve is evident in its investments in Cisco ACI software-defined networking, with ACI fabrics deployed in over 60 data centres globally.
The Challenge
The client’s progressive adoption of ACI features meant that some of their largest fabrics were nearing configuration capacity limits. Breaching these limits could result in serious consequences, such as service outages, meaning it was vital for the client to have access to capacity metrics. Unfortunately, obtaining these metrics manually was a time-consuming and error-prone process—the company needed an efficient and reliable solution to manage its growing network.
The Solution
After assessing the client’s unique needs, Evolvere created a solution that leveraged the Cisco ACI REST API to collect metrics and post the data to an Elastic database using our Evobeat Ansible module. To ensure the solution was scalable with the company’s growth, Evolvere implemented Kubernetes with Rancher. Elastic, Ansible and other containerised utilities running on their cluster, making it easy to add new apps as required. The ACI metrics are collected daily and displayed through user-friendly Kibana dashboards, streamlining the monitoring process for the client’s teams.
The Business Outcome
Thanks to Evolvere’s innovative metrics solution, the client gained a comprehensive view of the health of all their ACI fabrics. This unified solution allowed teams to monitor data trends and detect capacity issues before they escalated into critical problems. As a result, the client has avoided outages relating to ACI capacity, demonstrating the effectiveness of Evolvere’s network management approach.
Evolvere’s customised solution for the fintech client serves as a prime example of the value and potential of adopting advanced technology solutions for data collection and analysis. By providing an efficient, scalable and user-friendly platform to monitor their ACI fabric capacity, Evolvere has empowered the company to maintain the highest level of service reliability while retaining its place as a leader in the global fintech industry.
In Summary
Evolvere’s metrics solution has transformed network management for the client, providing the fintech company with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of their Cisco ACI software-defined networking. By leveraging innovative technology and a forward-thinking approach, Evolve has set the stage for the company to continue its journey as a global fintech leader while ensuring excellent service for its clients.