November 12, 2013
Has
your company considered data center consolidation? Data center consolidation brings major benefits to a growing company. As your business grows, your data does, too. However, with this expansion comes increased IT costs, server sprawl, and reduced efficiency. Data center consolidation is the best way to reduce these negative effects. At ITS, Inc., our IBM certified consultants bring their expertise in data center consolidation to your business.
Cutting Costs
One of the most important advantages of data center consolidation is the fact that it cuts costs dramatically for your business. Not only will you require less space and hardware as well as fewer staff, but you will also reduce energy costs and server sprawl, which wastes power and does not take full advantage of your resources. Many major tech companies are utilizing data center consolidation to save money. For example, in 2007 IBM chose to consolidate its 3,900 servers with a planned savings of 80% in energy costs. Microsoft also went the data center consolidation route and cuts costs by 40%, saving about $23.2 million.
Security & Disaster Recovery
Another benefit of data center consolidation is increased security and improved disaster recovery solutions. By consolidating your data centers, you will also be able to reduce the physical security that you need to provide. This will necessitate fewer resources, cut costs, and allow you to focus on improving security with your savings. You will also be able to more easily plan your disaster recovery solution with fewer data centers.
Compliance & Control
Data center consolidation also aids companies in the areas of compliance and control. In terms of compliance, consolidation encourages automation. With more automated processes, you will be able to eliminate human error and ensure that your data centers meet various regulations, polices, etc. Finally, data center consolidation provides you with increased control because you will be able to focus on improvement rather than management of many different centers.
Choosing Data Center Consolidation
Before choosing data center consolidation, you should carefully consider all of the potential benefits as well as drawbacks and obstacles. In addition, you should always work with an expert in all stages of data center consolidation. At ITS, Inc., we are a premier IBM business partner offering years of experience in data center consolidation. Our IBM certified consultants will work with you to find the best solution. Contact ITS, Inc. today to ask about how data center consolidation can benefit you.
Thanks for reading,
Rob Connary, President - COO
