Case Study: Columbia Restaurant Group Migration Premise to the Cloud
Columbia Restaurant Group Technology is reaching End of Life. Due to the complexity, platform and system integration Premise Based IT clients like Columbia are historically provided pricing based on upgrading and replacing the Hardware Infrastructure. This is a very costly approach as it would be for Columbia. Primarily based on Server 2003 platform with a base of Office 2003 and Windows XP workstations Columbia is facing a wholesale replacement of their infrastructure.
Much like throwing a pebble in a pond or tipping a domino, as systems are upgraded invariably this affects other systems which in turn need to be upgraded. In the end, the client is left with a 100k capital expense and still facing IT Service and Support cost not to mention the Cost of Ownership associated with this type of purchase. Subscriptions and Maintenance alone is estimated at 20% of the investment. This does not include the human factor for labor and support nor account for the Unknown issue.
Other questions also arise when contemplating the investment for a Premise Based IT Infrastructure surrounding the Environment, Availability, Redundancy, and Technical Access. Not too long ago IT operations could be sustained with 8-6 support. However, times have changed. Many IT Systems must be operational 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. This means access to the systems must be made available at all times. This is not typically allowed on Premise based systems.
These are the driving factors for Migrating Columbia Restaurant Group from a Premise Based IT Infrastructure to a Private Cloud Infrastructure designed and supported by Data-Tech's Cyber-CAT engineering division.
Moving to the cloud reduces the Capital Expenditure for Columbia by 75%. Simply put they have all the tools and toys for one low price. This includes Support, Maintenance, Upgrades and Repairs. Systems Management, Data Integrity and Business Continuity all built in. Data Center operations and support are 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Columbia's Network Infrastructure is no longer subject to Premise Based Environmental disturbances.
Migrating to the Cloud Infrastructure had many positive bi-products as well. It instantly creates a Mobile Work Force. Allowing Cross-Platform access from any media including Notebooks, Tablets and Smart Devices. Embracing today's business needs for Workforce Mobility drives higher production and efficiency's form the business.
Once migrated to the Cloud all of Columbia's locations and remote processing needs will benefit. The Cloud creates and infrastructure for fast and efficient centralized IT. By Centralizing IT you can support, manage and secure you data and systems more efficiently and cost effectively. |
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