Bürklin Elektronik Empowers Customers with Faster, Smarter and More Sustainable IT Infrastructure from Hitachi Vantara
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
Hitachi Vantara ha annunciato la sua collaborazione con Bürklin Elektronik per trasformare l'infrastruttura IT di quest'ultima utilizzando la Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) e il portafoglio di infrastruttura-as-a-service Hitachi EverFlex. Bürklin Elektronik, un distributore specializzato di elettronica che gestisce oltre 1.500 ordini al giorno, ha affrontato sfide legate a sistemi di archiviazione frammentati provenienti da diversi fornitori.
L'implementazione ha incluso due array VSP di Hitachi Vantara con switch SAN Brocade G720 distribuiti su due data center ridondanti, garantendo il 100% di disponibilità dei dati. La migrazione è stata completata in tre giorni grazie al partner IS4IT GmbH.
I principali vantaggi includono:
- Modello pay-per-use che consente un risparmio sui costi d'investimento a sei cifre
- Configurazione all-flash energeticamente efficiente
- Riduzione del 30-40% delle emissioni di CO2 rispetto ai modelli precedenti
- Backup più veloci e affidabili
- Regolazione dinamica della capacità di archiviazione
Hitachi Vantara anunció su colaboración con Bürklin Elektronik para transformar la infraestructura de TI de esta última utilizando la Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) y el portafolio de infraestructura como servicio Hitachi EverFlex. Bürklin Elektronik, un distribuidor especializado en electrónica que procesa más de 1,500 pedidos diarios, enfrentó desafíos con sistemas de almacenamiento fragmentados de diferentes proveedores.
La implementación incluyó dos matrices VSP de Hitachi Vantara con conmutadores SAN Brocade G720 en dos centros de datos redundantes, ofreciendo una garantía del 100% de disponibilidad de datos. La migración se completó en tres días a través del socio IS4IT GmbH.
Los beneficios clave incluyen:
- Modelo de pago por uso que ahorra costos de inversión de seis cifras
- Configuración all-flash energéticamente eficiente
- Reducción del 30-40% en emisiones de CO2 en comparación con los modelos anteriores
- Copias de seguridad más rápidas y confiables
- Ajuste dinámico de la capacidad de almacenamiento
히타치 반타라는 뷔르클린 일렉트로닉과 협력하여 후자의 IT 인프라를 Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) 및 Hitachi EverFlex 인프라 서비스 포트폴리오를 사용하여 혁신한다고 발표했습니다. 뷔르클린 일렉트로닉은 하루에 1,500개 이상의 주문을 처리하는 전문 전자기기 유통업체로, 여러 공급업체의 분산된 저장 시스템으로 인해 어려움을 겪고 있었습니다.
이번 구현에는 두 개의 Hitachi Vantara VSP 배열과 Brocade G720 SAN 스위치가 두 개의 중복 데이터 센터에 배치되어 데이터 가용성을 100% 보장합니다. 마이그레이션은 파트너 IS4IT GmbH를 통해 3일 만에 완료되었습니다.
주요 이점은 다음과 같습니다:
- 6자리 투자 비용을 절감하는 사용량 기반 모델
- 에너지 효율적인 올플래시 구성
- 이전 모델에 비해 CO2 배출량 30-40% 감소
- 더 빠르고 신뢰할 수 있는 백업
- 동적 저장 용량 조정
Hitachi Vantara a annoncé sa collaboration avec Bürklin Elektronik pour transformer l'infrastructure informatique de ce dernier en utilisant la Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) et le portefeuille d'infrastructure en tant que service Hitachi EverFlex. Bürklin Elektronik, un distributeur spécialisé en électronique traitant plus de 1 500 commandes par jour, a rencontré des défis avec des systèmes de stockage fragmentés provenant de différents fournisseurs.
L'implémentation a inclus deux matrices VSP de Hitachi Vantara avec des commutateurs SAN Brocade G720 répartis sur deux centres de données redondants, garantissant une disponibilité des données de 100 %. La migration a été achevée en trois jours grâce au partenaire IS4IT GmbH.
Les principaux avantages comprennent:
- Modèle de paiement à l'utilisation permettant d'économiser des coûts d'investissement à six chiffres
- Configuration all-flash économe en énergie
- Réduction de 30 à 40 % des émissions de CO2 par rapport aux modèles précédents
- Sauvegardes plus rapides et plus fiables
- Ajustement dynamique de la capacité de stockage
Hitachi Vantara hat seine Zusammenarbeit mit Bürklin Elektronik angekündigt, um die IT-Infrastruktur des Unternehmens mithilfe der Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) und des Hitachi EverFlex-Infrastruktur-als-Service-Portfolios zu transformieren. Bürklin Elektronik, ein spezialisierter Elektronikdistributor, der täglich über 1.500 Bestellungen bearbeitet, sah sich Herausforderungen durch fragmentierte Speichersysteme verschiedener Anbieter gegenüber.
Die Implementierung umfasste zwei Hitachi Vantara VSP-Arrays mit Brocade G720 SAN-Switches in zwei redundanten Rechenzentren, die eine Garantie von 100 % Datenverfügbarkeit bieten. Die Migration wurde in drei Tagen durch den Partner IS4IT GmbH abgeschlossen.
Wesentliche Vorteile sind:
- Pay-per-Use-Modell, das Investitionskosten im sechsstelligen Bereich einsparen kann
- Energieeffiziente All-Flash-Konfiguration
- 30-40% Reduzierung der CO2-Emissionen im Vergleich zu vorherigen Modellen
- Schnellere und zuverlässigere Backups
- Dynamische Anpassung der Speicherkapazität
- 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
- None.
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
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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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