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In 2009 Q1, one of Diyixian’s business partners ICO Technology Ltd. (ICO) (www.ico.com.hk) engaged with Diyixian to provide a total ICT solution to one of its customers to fulfill their corporate requirements on business continuity.
ICO is IBM Premium Business Partner in
Hong Kong
. For hardware side, they provide solutions on System i, System p, System x and System Storage. For software side, they are specialized in
Tivoli
, Websphere, DB2 and Workflow solutions etc. They are one of the largest and never-failed Service Partner for SI projects in HKSARG. By providing on-site introduction, one-stop data migration and implementation service, IBM HW and SW Solutions, technical and Vendor support, the one-stop solutions they provide can fulfill most of the clients’ needs.
Customer Background
The enduser is a worldwide luxury brand in fashion and retail product industry. Their products cover wines, fashion & leather goods, perfumes & cosmetics, watches & jewelry, etc. Their retail shops are located in many premium plazas and malls in
Hong Kong
.
Situation
The research of The University of Texas Center on Information Systems shows that nearly half the companies that lose their data in a disaster never reopen, and 90% of them are out of business within 5 years. So many companies have incorporated business continuity into their core business strategy which will affect Information Technology and Operation design and purchase decisions. With no exception, the enduser has been given requirements on business continuity from their headquarter for backup of all the information and data to a remote site.
The Solutions
System-wise:
ICO worked as the solution consultant for the customer. After discussing with customer’s management team about their concerns, IBM servers with replication solution would be used to support all of their data storages and systems backup.
Network-wise:
Diyixian provided two dedicated server racks in DYX IDC with dedicated network connections to their main site, which is then connected to their global MPLS network. After this deployment, all the data are replicated to the servers in Diyixian’s IDC with high standard of facility management and environmental control, and the headquarter’s requirements have been fulfilled in a very cost effective way.
Overall, customer was satisfied with the solution and the actualized benefits.
If you have any enquiry about Diyixian’s ICT solutions or its business partner’s consultancy services, please contact your Account Manager or our Sales Hotline at 2187 7688.
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