Infrastructure Consulting

OnPrem is Hardware.
Cloud is Hardware.
Both need Software.

Analyze

We analyze the wishes and the demand of your situation. Technically. Budgetary. Social.

Design

We tailor the perfect solution for you and with you.

Implement

We implement the solution and make it "up and running". Double checked and approved.

HandOver

We handover a fully working, documented, robust and high-performance solution to your team.

Vendor independent

We are vendor independet - without preferences. Every solution is individually tailored to your needs choosing the best matching products as building blocks for your tailored solution before combining them together.

Focused on success and satisfaction

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In love with details

Details decide for sucess or failure. We always take care about details like parameters, buffers, fan in/out ratio, cabling, and alignment of all performance options.

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SUCCESS STORIES

Improve Financial Datawarehouse

In a transformative project from the past, our team successfully optimized a business critical financial data warehouse for an international bank by strategically enhancing both the hardware and software architecture of the system. Through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies such as NVMe over Fabrics (NVMeoF) and Infiniband, we were able to achieve a remarkable improvement of 350% in the system's performance metrics. This substantial enhancement had a profound impact on the bank's operations, enabling faster data processing, improved decision-making, and enhanced operational efficiency.

NVMe over Fabrics (NVMeoF) is an advanced storage protocol that extends the benefits of NVMe technology over a network fabric, allowing for high-speed data transfer and low latency across storage devices. By leveraging NVMeoF in our optimization efforts, we significantly reduced data access times within the financial data warehouse, leading to a more responsive and agile system. Additionally, the integration of Infiniband technology played a critical role in enhancing the overall performance of the data warehouse. Infiniband is a high-speed interconnect technology that facilitates rapid data transfer rates between servers and storage systems, further boosting the system's data processing capabilities and efficiency.

The successful implementation of NVMeoF and Infiniband technologies underscored our team's commitment to innovation and excellence in optimizing critical business systems for our clients. By leveraging these cutting-edge technologies to enhance the hardware and software architecture of the financial data warehouse, we were able to deliver a substantial performance improvement that empowered the international bank to operate more efficiently and effectively in a competitive financial landscape.

Telco Operator Datawarehouse Migration

In a recent project, our team took on the challenge of analyzing, designing, and supporting the migration of the largest data warehouse belonging to a leading telecommunications provider. The project encompassed the migration of critical data stored in Oracle databases, residing on the source SunFire 25K servers, to the target environment consisting of Sun Enterprise M6 servers and the Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) storage platform. This migration project presented a significant technical undertaking, requiring meticulous planning and precise execution to ensure a seamless transition.

Despite the complexity and scale of the data warehouse migration, our team's expertise in Oracle databases, server infrastructure, and storage solutions enabled us to complete the migration in a shorter timeframe than initially anticipated. By leveraging our deep understanding of SunFire 25K servers, Sun Enterprise M6 servers, and HDS storage systems, we were able to optimize the migration process and minimize any potential disruptions to the telco provider's operations. Our team's proactive approach to problem-solving and our ability to adapt to evolving requirements were instrumental in achieving the project's accelerated timeline.

Throughout the migration project, our team provided comprehensive support to address any challenges and ensure a successful transition to the new environment. We collaborated closely with the telco provider's IT team to troubleshoot issues promptly and optimize the performance of the data warehouse post-migration. Our commitment to delivering high-quality results, combined with our technical proficiency and dedication to client satisfaction, played a pivotal role in the efficient and successful migration of the telco provider's largest data warehouse. This project exemplified our team's capabilities in managing complex data migration initiatives and delivering exceptional outcomes within tight timelines.

Task Scheduler Migration

In a notable project within the international finance sector, our team spearheaded the analysis, design, and comprehensive documentation for migrating the customer's intricate IT workflows from a range of scheduling solutions, including Control-M, to a cutting-edge Airflow solution. The primary aim was to modernize and optimize the customer's workflow management system to enhance efficiency and adaptability in a rapidly evolving industry landscape. Through meticulous analysis and strategic planning, we crafted a tailored migration roadmap that aligned with the customer's specific needs and objectives.

The successful migration process was meticulously validated and supported by the development of custom programs and tools aimed at expediting the transition to the Airflow solution. These innovative tools not only streamlined the migration process but also ensured minimal disruption to the customer's operations during the transition phase. Our team collaborated closely with the customer's IT team to provide guidance and support, ensuring a seamless migration experience. The development of these programs played a pivotal role in accelerating the migration timeline and minimizing potential risks associated with such a complex IT transformation.

The culmination of our efforts resulted in the creation of a robust toolchain and detailed documentation that empowered the customer to autonomously migrate their workflows without the need for ongoing support from our team. The comprehensive documentation provided step-by-step guidance, best practices, and troubleshooting tips, enabling the customer to navigate the migration process with confidence and efficiency. By equipping the customer with the necessary tools and knowledge, we enabled them to successfully transition to the Airflow solution independently, showcasing the effectiveness and sustainability of our migration strategy and support framework.