Delivering reliable, high performance services to remote island businesses - Elektron
This Customer Story shares how Elektron, an IT services provider in the Faroe Islands, has rethought its digital architecture, deploying HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 to pave the way for more efficient operations. They have seriously cut costs and increased effectiveness with impeccable infrastructure refresh. The move to HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000, the industry's first disaggregated, scale-out block storage with a 100% data availability guarantee, has resulted in reduced power consumption by a staggering 75%, and significant cost savings of around €20,000 per month on licensing fees. They now deliver more seamless and resilient services to businesses across far-flung areas. It serves as an eye-opening case study for industries looking to redesign their digital infrastructure for improved service continuity, increased scalability, and reduced costs. Achieving this also revolved around the flexibility to scale as required and ensuring critical applications run without disruptions or delays. Find out how your business can reimagine its infrastructure for more scalability and less power consumption, with the help of HPE Alletra. Contact us today to get started!
What improvements did Elektron achieve with its infrastructure upgrade?
Elektron enhanced its service continuity and performance, achieving 100% data availability and reducing storage power consumption by 75%. The upgrade allowed for seamless operations across various sectors, including government and financial institutions, while also enabling the company to save approximately €20,000 per month in licensing fees.
How has the transition to Hyper-V impacted Elektron's operations?
The transition to Hyper-V improved performance and reduced costs, allowing Elektron to manage resources more efficiently. It also provided the flexibility to scale operations as needed, ensuring reliable access to services and minimizing downtime for critical applications.
What role does disaster recovery play in Elektron's infrastructure?
Disaster recovery is crucial for Elektron, especially given its remote location. The company has consolidated its backup solutions and improved SAN management, which enhances data protection and allows for faster recovery times, ensuring minimal downtime for customers during unexpected disruptions.
Delivering reliable, high performance services to remote island businesses - Elektron
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