Bürklin Elektronik Empowers Customers with Faster, Smarter and More Sustainable IT Infrastructure from Hitachi Vantara
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Hitachi Vantara announced its collaboration with Bürklin Elektronik to transform the latter's IT infrastructure using Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) and Hitachi EverFlex infrastructure-as-a-service portfolio. Bürklin Elektronik, a specialized electronics distributor processing over 1,500 orders daily, faced challenges with fragmented storage systems from different providers.
The implementation included two Hitachi Vantara VSP arrays with Brocade G720 SAN switches across two redundant data centers, offering 100% data availability guarantee. The migration was completed in three days through partner IS4IT GmbH.
Key benefits include:
- Pay-per-use model saving six-figure investment costs
- Energy-efficient all-flash configuration
- 30-40% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to previous models
- Faster and more reliable backups
- Dynamic storage capacity adjustment
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- Six-figure cost savings through pay-per-use model
- 30-40% reduction in CO2 emissions
- 100% data availability guarantee
- Improved operational efficiency with faster backups
- Flexible storage capacity scaling
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Global electronics distributor transforms infrastructure with Hitachi EverFlex Consumption Services and Hitachi Vantara Virtual Storage Platform for greater performance and sustainability, aligning costs with dynamic business needs
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For more information about the Hitachi EverFlex IaaS portfolio, please visit: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/services/infrastructure-as-a-service
Bürklin Elektronik is a specialized distributor of high-quality and innovative electronic components from 500 leading manufacturers. Founded 70 years ago and based in Oberhaching near
Bürklin Elektronik's previous storage infrastructure, which had grown over the years, was characterized by systems from different providers, which led to high complexity and rising costs. "Our data storage was fragmented, with different systems and contracts, incomplete documentation and inconsistent performance," explains Lars Fietkau, IT Coordinator at Bürklin Elektronik. "Our goal was to simplify and modernize our data storage, boost performance, increase capacity and improve overall sustainability while reducing costs. We wanted more flexibility to increase and decrease storage capacities as needed, to align our costs more closely with our long-term hybrid cloud strategy."
Solution: Flexible storage solution with Hitachi EverFlex IaaS
After a thorough evaluation, Bürklin Elektronik opted for the Hitachi EverFlex, Infrastructure-as-a-Service services portfolio that offers maximum flexibility. The company implemented two Hitachi Vantara VSP arrays, complemented by Brocade G720 SAN switches for ultra-fast network connectivity. The infrastructure was distributed across two redundant data centers to maximize business continuity, while the VSP platform provides greater reliability and performance, including a
"With Hitachi EverFlex Consumption Services, we only pay monthly for the capacity we actually use," explains Fietkau. "This gives us the flexibility to dynamically adapt our storage requirements without having to make a high initial investment."
With the new storage solution, Bürklin Elektronik benefits from a long-term price guarantee that makes the service agreement financially attractive. The pay-per-use model has already saved the company six-figure investment costs. At the same time, the company was able to switch to an energy-efficient all-flash configuration and modernize its backup system. The current VSP Platform also allows Bürklin to reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 30
"Our backups are now faster and more reliable, which gives us more time for strategic tasks," says Fietkau.
Proactive support and sustainable partnership
Hitachi Vantara's proactive support and the close cooperation with IS4IT GmbH enable Bürklin Elektronik to concentrate fully on its core activities. "The close partnership and continuous monitoring by Hitachi Vantara and IS4IT gives us peace of mind," adds Dennis Tullney, Strategic IT Manager at Bürklin Elektronik. "Availability is our top priority and Hitachi Vantara helps us to provide our customers with a seamless and reliable experience - a key competitive advantage in a dynamic market."
"In view of the continuing rapid growth in data volumes and new technologies such as AI, high-performance storage is becoming increasingly important. The cloud is one approach but is not suitable for all data for cost and data protection reasons. With our VSP Platform and EverFlex IaaS portfolio, we are working with our customers to bring a cloud-like approach to their own data centers," says Petra-Maria Grohs, Sales VP and Managing Director Germany, Hitachi Vantara. "With its revamped storage infrastructure, Bürklin Elektronik is now ideally equipped for all current and future requirements and can focus on further expanding its competitive advantage."
For more information about EverFlex and VSP One, please visit our website:
https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/services/infrastructure-as-a-service and https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/products/storage-platforms/data-platform.
Additional Resources
- Bürklin Elektonik customer story
- Webinar: A More Flexible Approach to Hybrid Cloud Modernization and Management
- Webinar: Simplicity of One: A World Without Data Complexity
- Blog: Enhancing IT Operational Excellence with Infrastructure as a Service
- Unleashing Your Data's Potential: Virtual Storage Platform One
- One Data Platform. No Limits.
- Forbes: Architecting Future Innovation With Data
- Blog: Delivering Data Clarity for Partners with Single Data Platform
- Blog: Achieve Game Changing Command Over Hybrid Cloud with Hitachi EverFlex Control
- Insights article: Driving Insights Across a New, Vital Data Infrastructure
About Hitachi Vantara
Hitachi Vantara is changing the way data drives innovation. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd, Hitachi Vantara provides the data foundation that innovation leaders around the world rely on. With data storage, infrastructure systems, cloud management and digital expertise, the company helps its customers lay the foundation for sustainable business growth. To learn more, visit www.hitachivantara.com.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi is driving the social innovation business and creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve the challenges of customers and society with Lumada solutions that utilize IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates in three business areas "Digital Systems & Services" - supporting the digital transformation of our customers; "Green Energy & Mobility" - contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and rail systems; and "Connective Industries" - connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions for various industries. Driven by Digital, Green and Innovation, we strive for growth through co-development with our customers. The company's consolidated revenue for fiscal 2023 (ending March 31, 2024) was
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