Enhancing Data Center and Efficiency with HPE SimpliVity HCI Solution

Dubai Refreshment Company, one of UAE’s leading homegrown F&B manufacturing and distribution companies, confronted with legacy IT systems featuring outdated servers and storage solutions, encountered challenges such as support expiration and insufficient capacity. In a strategic move towards digital transformation and data center consolidation, DRC opted for a technology refresh. After a thorough evaluation of various options, which included Cisco Hyperflex, Nutanix, and VxRAIL, Intertec helped DRC select and implement the HPE SimpliVity hyperconverged infrastructure which resulted in a substantial reduction in IT complexity and costs, all while enhancing the performance of crucial business applications.

Business Problem

DRC encountered significant challenges within their legacy IT environment, comprising HPE Blades, 3PAR SAN arrays, and other components that had reached End of Service Life (EOSL). In pursuit of digital transformation, DRC recognized the need to refresh their IT infrastructure. The identified challenges encompassed a complex and fragmented infrastructure, scalability and flexibility limitations, inefficient resource utilization, performance and agility concerns, and the potential security risk posed by outdated software.

How Intertec Helped

Recognizing the challenges confronted by DRC and the necessity for cutting-edge technology to align with the requirements of modern applications, Intertec stepped in to offer consulting services. Following a thorough assessment, we recommended the HPE SimpliVity hyperconverged infrastructure as the optimal platform to elevate the performance, availability, and economic efficiency of critical applications. This solution not only effectively reduces IT costs and complexity but also facilitates support for other mission-critical applications. The implementation of a VM-centric administrative interface empowers IT staff to concentrate on essential business activities, thereby enhancing overall efficiency and productivity.

Business Outcomes Delivered

By implementing a VM-centric administrative interface, HPE SimpliVity, Intertec streamlined DRC’s ongoing operations, resulting in freeing up their IT staff to focus on core business activities. This led to increased efficiency and productivity within the organization as it:

Proved to be 25% less expensive than alternative options, resulting in lower operational expenditures (OPEX).
Reduced space and power consumption, minimizing environmental impact by 50%.
Simplified administration by 40%, allowing IT staff to focus on innovation and strategic initiatives.
Led to significant cost savings in storage expenses, with data efficiency ratios of up to 3:1.

Company Name

Dubai Refreshment Company (DRC)

Industry

F&B

Revenue

$50m (approx.)

Employees

1,200 +

Related Offering

IT Infrastructure