City of Celina IT Infrastructure Case Study

This case study details the IT infrastructure improvements undertaken by the City of Celina, Texas, to accommodate its rapid population growth of 143% from 2020 to 2023. The city's IT team, led by Amy Alexander and Alden Gleason, has tripled in size and is responsible for managing IT services across various departments, including public safety and municipal services. The team faced challenges related to outdated legacy systems and the need for scalable, efficient solutions. They partnered with Freeit Data Solutions to implement enterprise-class technologies, including Nutanix HCI, Rubrik Backup and Recovery, Arista Networking, and Abnormal AI-Based Email Security. These solutions have enhanced the city's IT infrastructure, providing improved data security, streamlined networking, and future-ready capabilities. The case study outlines the strategic decisions made to ensure that the city's technology can keep pace with ongoing growth and future projects, including new facilities and enhanced services for citizens.