Challenge

A federal space and aerospace agency procured load balancers that did not meet required FIPS compliance standards, creating a security and procurement challenge for a mission-critical project. With engineering teams working under tight timelines, the need to replace equipment threatened key project milestones and broader mission schedules.

Solution

NWN worked closely with the technology manufacturer to identify the correct FIPS-compliant model, secure a partial credit for the original equipment, and expedite delivery of compliant replacement devices. This helped the customer resolve compliance gaps without derailing the project timeline.

Outcomes

• Enabled the agency to move forward with compliant infrastructure.
• Reduced financial exposure from the original non-compliant purchase.
• Protected project momentum by accelerating replacement equipment delivery.
• Acted as an extension of the engineering team to resolve a high-priority issue quickly.