Customer Case Studies
Mainline’s business model is founded on building and nurturing long-term, valued customer relationships. We work closely with our clients, and through our top-notch work, professionalism, care, and reliability we deliver solutions that exceed their expectations.
Improve Performance and Reduce Costs with IBM POWER and All-Flash Storage
“We were able to go to advanced flash storage, an advanced server environment and more capacity, and our annual operating costs actually decreased. This is a testament to everyone involved, including Mike (Karasienski), Chris (Walker), our management team, the IT staff and Mainline. I’ve never seen a migration happen that quickly and smoothly before.”
– John Hill
CIO, Carhartt
Detroit Pistons of the NBA Hits a Three-Pointer in Enterprise Storage: Cost Savings, Consolidation, and Ease of Use with Infinidat
“Opting for a singular storage platform instead of grappling with three distinct ones unequivocally simplifies matters. Notably, Infinidat and their collaborative partner, Mainline Information Systems, went the extra mile to not only meet but surpass our expectations, resulting in a solution that operates markedly faster and more efficiently.”
– Paul Rapier
VP of Information Technology (IT), Detroit Pistons
IBM POWER9, FlashSystem 5200, and Spectrum Protect
“Our 20-year relationship with Mainline speaks to our level of trust. We wouldn’t be with them that long if they weren’t good.”
– Bill Larduskey
Director of IT, Diamond Comics
Experity Health automates complex billing processes with Axcelinno
“Complexities around RCM operation often prevent clinics from getting the quick reimbursement they deserve, so we were looking for a partner with deep technical expertise to work alongside our engineering team to deliver an optimized software solution. Axcellino stands out on top of the vendors list because of their vision and commitment to deliver a robust technical solution in a short period of time to meet our growing business needs.”
– Deven Shah
SVP, Software Engineering, Experity Health
Improve Systems Management with Business Analytics
Improve End User Services and Reduce Security Risks with HPE Synergy
“Mainline was the only one that had the expertise to even start a conversation about Cognos capabilities with TPC and TSM at the time.”
– Darryl Shorts
Senior IT Engineer and Architect, FMOLHS
Franklin Madison migrates to a cloud based middleware solution
“It’s been a very good experience working with Axcelinno. Whenever we have any questions or concerns, our account team is always there to help us… The folks that we work with from Axcelinno are experts in this field… In the end, all conditions were met and everything was completed in a timely manner.”
– Sujay Kumar
Senior Technical Lead, Franklin Madison
Secure Connectivity and Improve Disaster Recovery with Cisco, Veeam, and IBM
“Working with Mainline is like having an extension of my staff. It allows me to quickly access specialized skill sets and adopt new technology faster. My staff is able to work with well-trained folks, and there’s good knowledge transfer that occurs. They are very professional and do exactly what they say they will do, which in today’s world is harder and harder to find.”
– Alan Wallace
CIO and Dean of IT Services at Gadsden State Community College
Industrial Services Company Increases Efficiency Through Infrastructure Configuration Automation
The Fortinet platform approach delivered improved manageability, security, and network visibility from one management console.
“Word of mouth is one of the best and cheapest ways a company can get its name out there for growing a business. Your team has made it easy to shout your name first when colleagues ask who you have used and how did they perform.”
Reduce Costs and Improve Performance with Linux on IBM Z with Open Source
“We’re very comfortable with our investment, and extremely satisfied with our strategic partnership with Mainline. Their willingness to work so diligently with us helped us implement ahead of schedule. We don’t think of Mainline as a vendor; Mainline is a partner.”
– Trey Davis
CIO, SDLC
Fortinet and Mainline Give New Meaning to “Living on the edge” for a Midwest Manufacturing Company
Fortinet’s FortiGate Firewall paired with FortiManager enables complete visibility and centralized management of the Fortinet Security fabric from a single pane of glass.
Increase efficiency through infrastructure configuration automation
“Mohegan team members highlighted the willingness of Axcelinno to adjust and accommodate requests to allow for more hands-on learning. Walking away from this rapid standup engagement, Mohegan team members are well trained, Ansible is fully stood up with integrations into the Mohegan environment as great examples that have set us up for success going forward.”
– Timothy O’Leary
Director of Global Architecture Information Technology , Mohegan Gaming Entertainment
Mount Sinai Increases Reliability and Performance With NetApp Hybrid Cloud
“We have an excellent level of trust in Mainline. They’ve been there for us, helping us through migrations, and equipment and system transitions. When they addressed cloud latency issues, we saw great results within the first week.”
– Melvin Pena
Associate Director of Technology, Mount Sinai Health System
“I want to let you know just how pleased I am with working with you all on the project. I really appreciate Mainline, I’m happy to recommend your services and I’ll definitely reach out for other projects as they come along.”
National Van Lines Bolsters Business Continuity with IBM Power VS Hybrid Cloud Environment
“[The solution] is solid. We’re confident in it. It’s secure and it’s reliable, so much so that we’re now going through the same process with the National Forwarding business unit. It works, we like it, and we’re going to do it again.”
VP of IT, National Van Lines
Helping Students Transform Their Place in the World
“We pride ourselves on empowering students across New Mexico to transform the world they live in. My job is to choose the best technologies to support them in their journey.”
– Allen Purcell
Interim Director, IT Systems Administrator, New Mexico State University
Northeastern U.S. School District selects Fortinet and Mainline to provide new levels of security for the district
“By leveraging Mainline & Fortinet professional services, this school district is now completely on the Fortinet platform and utilizing Fortinet’s Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture.”
– Dave Flanangan
Account Executive, Mainline
Platform for SAP HANA and Scale for Growth while Lowering Costs and Improving Performance with IBM POWER9
“We’ve been running POWER9 for more than a year and I have not had one complaint about performance. We’re really happy with our selection, and we’re always amazed at how well Mainline knows our environment and our needs. In the past 10 years of working with them, they have never been wrong. We trust Mainline.”
– Maqsood Ahmed
Technical Fellow, PACCAR
“With Mainline’s help, we got the results we were seeking. The project went smoothly, and in the process, Mainline helped us discover new resources from the information we were getting. With Mainline we were able to maximize the tool beyond what can usually be accessed out of the box. I would definitely consider using Mainline for future projects.”
Payroll Management Company Aligns Infrastructure and Engineering Goals with HPE Synergy
“When we moved to HPE, there was nothing in the way. We moved past the capabilities in the Cisco platform. By moving to the HPE platform, we could take full advantage of our capabilities to engineer.”
– Senior Manager of Platform Engineering
Payroll Management Company
Helping Scientists Conquer COVID-19
“Mainline was instrumental in helping RPI meet a tight timeline. AiMOS is the most powerful supercomputer at a private university in the country and it is the third most energy-efficient supercomputer in the world, which we’re quite proud of. I really want to thank Mainline for making AiMOS a success. We could not have done this without their help.”
– John Kolb
CIO, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Major Savings Bank Achieves Deep Insights, Resiliency, and Compliance Through a Modernized Data Platform
“Mainline walked hand-in-hand with the client through every challenge and brought forth a cutting-edge adaptive data fabric solution with IBM Cloud Pak for Data that will support the client both now and into an unpredictable future.”
– Brad Miller
Practice Director, Information and Analytics , Mainline
Boosts Security and Personal Care with Managed IT and Fortinet EDR
“Trust is the foundation of all relationships. Mainline has set expectations and met expectations, which just builds more trust. If I have an issue, problem, or question, they’re very quick to respond, understand what’s going on, and provide a well-thought-out solution.”
– Aaron Fields
Chief Information Officer, St. Ann’s Community
Disaster Recovery with IBM Z CBU and IBM Storage
“Mainline was definitely the right choice, and we are very pleased with them. They had a great team – the disk and tape storage experts, plus a great account executive – that always kept us informed and gave us useful feedback.”
– Jim Stone
Assistant Vice President of Data Center Operations, Security Service Federal Credit Union
Improve Security and Efficiency with IBM Storage
“Mainline did a great job. I expected the project would take a couple of months and they knocked it out in 4 weeks. The project leader ran the project flawlessly. I’ve worked with Mainline before and I used them again because no matter what project I have them do, they’re there ‘til the end. They’re a great partner.”
– Paul Jones
CTO, Sisters of Charity Health System
“Mainline has taken a consultative approach to understand the “why” of what needs to happen instead of just selling a product and getting me a quote…their approach is a lot different from how a lot of other IT service companies unfortunately operate.”
Leading Teaching Hospital Implements a Cloud-First Strategy with IBM Netezza + IBM Cloud Pak for Data
“There were a lot of pieces at play to bring in a brand-new box and get it up and running fast—especially during the pandemic. Mainline suggested a solution where there was no conversion needed, set us up for a future move to the cloud, and delivered a seamless experience for the user. They also went to bat for us with IBM, extending the lease we had in place and negotiating a phenomenal price on the new Netezza server. Our whole department breathed a collective sigh of relief.”
– Manager
Application Development
TRAC Solutions gains service reliability with a hybrid-cloud solution
“Now we can support any number of customers whereas before, we were quickly running out of the room and overusing our resources. We have a much taller ceiling and can focus on growing our business.”
– Jonathan Rogoff
CTO, TRAC Solutions
Elevate Classroom Experience with High Performance Wireless Network
“Mainline’s consultative approach and expertise enabled us to select, design and implement the optimal networking solution for Victor Central Schools. The classroom experience is elevated and our students and staff couldn’t be more pleased.”
– David Henderson
Director of Computer Services for Victor Central School District
Healthcare System Gains Security Intelligence & Network Traffic Visibility with IBM QRadar SIEM
“Mainline partnered with our newly developed security team and provided superior subject matter experts not only to implement but also to bring the team up to speed to manage day-to-day operations with confidence. Without reservation, I would recommend Mainline as a partner that will provide exceptional services beyond the purchase order.”
– Clayton Phillips
System Vice President & Chief Information OfficerWest Tennessee Healthcare
Weatherford Updates Technology for Future Growth
“Mainline moved mountains to help adjust timelines and contain costs…There was a high trust level…It is difficult for me to recall a more organized project execution.”
– Lance L. Jackson
Director – IT Infrastructure, Weatherford International
