Challenge
A leading Australian university was facing increasing pressure from its ageing IT infrastructure. The existing environment was nearing the end of its lifecycle and the cost of simply replacing the infrastructure with a comparable setup was projected to be high. Like many institutions navigating tight budgets and growing performance demands, our client needed a more strategic and cost-effective approach to modernise its systems, without compromising on reliability or performance.
Our Approach
Rather than simply upgrading the old system, our client partnered with us to completely rethink and modernise its database environment. The goal was to maximise long-term value, reduce day-to-day maintenance, while improving overall performance.
Step 1: Modern Infrastructure
We decommissioned the legacy systems and implemented a new, streamlined hardware setup. This modern solution delivered better reliability and speed, while costing significantly less to implement: almost 60% less than a traditional replacement.
Step 2: Smarter Licensing
Next, we reviewed their database licensing. By optimising how the software was used and structured, we helped bring operating costs down by nearly 80%, freeing up significant budget for other priorities.
Step 3: Smaller Footprint, Bigger Results
The new hardware took up far less space (down to just four server rack units) while performing even better than the previous system. In fact, it delivered a 50% performance boost, all while using simpler infrastructure. Since going live, the system has had zero unplanned downtime.
The Results
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Implementation costs cut by nearly 60%
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Operational costs reduced by 80%
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System performance improved by 50%
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Zero unplanned downtime since launch
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Significant reduction in physical server space, lowering power and cooling needs
