Transforming Network Infrastructure into Business Outcomes: A StarOne IT Success Story with Cisco SD-Access

In today's fast-evolving digital landscape, IT leaders and CIOs are measured not just by uptime or availability, but by their ability to translate IT investments into tangible business outcomes. Nowhere is this more critical than in digital banking where customer interactions are entirely digital, security is non-negotiable, and agility can be a key differentiator.

At StarOne IT, we partnered with Cisco to help a leading private sector bank modernize its network; turning a complex, distributed environment into a secure, policy-driven, and scalable architecture that supports growth, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

The Challenge: A Legacy Network Holding Back Innovation

The bank’s network encompassed the following:

• 2500+ Users

• 30+ Departments

• BYOD devices
  

While the scale was impressive, the network’s capabilities were being tested. The bank faced several challenges which included:

• Manual and error-prone network configurations

• Inconsistent security policies across departments.

• Lack of visibility into devices and users

• Long turnaround times for onboarding new switches

• Limited ability to respond to threats in real time
  

These issues impacted not just IT operations, but the bank’s ability to provide seamless, secure services to customers across geographies.

The Solution: Cisco Secure SD-Access Deployed by StarOne IT

Our team, working closely with Cisco, led the design, architecture, and deployment of a Cisco Secure SD-Access solution modernizing the bank’s distributed network into a unified, automated, and policy-driven infrastructure.

Key technologies deployed:

• Cisco DNA Center for centralized network automation and assurance

• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for identity-based access control

• Catalyst 9200/9300/9500 Series switches forming the SD-Access fabric

• Integration with existing firewalls, SIEM, and Active Directory
  

This was more than a technical upgrade. It was a business transformation initiative that delivered measurable results:

KPI	Baseline	Outcome	Impact
Manual Configurations	>100 CLI changes/month	>90% automation	Operational efficiency
Switch Onboarding Time	1-2 Days	<1 Hour	Faster expansion
Policy Consistency	~60%	100% alignment	Stronger compliance
User Experience	Mixed feedback	85%+ satisfaction	Better customer experience

Additionally, full micro-segmentation was implemented across all departments, drastically reducing the attack surface and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Driving Adoption and Change

A successful deployment isn’t just about technology. We worked with the bank on:

• Training & enablement for IT teams

• Change management frameworks with internal stakeholders

• Integration with governance and compliance systems

• Ongoing support and weekly feedback loops
  

This ensured high adoption, minimal disruption, and lasting value from the investment.

The Result: A Network that Empowers the Business

With this transformation, the bank now operates on a secure, scalable, and intelligent network fabric that:

• Responds faster to business needs

• Improves service delivery and trust

• Enhances the productivity of IT and business users
  

At StarOne IT, while we take pride in designing and implementing cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, our true success lies in seeing our customers unlock real business outcomes.

Conclusion

For today’s CIO, this isn’t just about infrastructure. It's about enabling speed, security, and success in a digital world.

To learn more about how StarOne IT and Cisco can help your organization modernize securely and strategically, get in touch with us at sales@staroneit.com or Call 0471 - 4015065