In a significant move to enhance its global infrastructure, Digital Realty has chosen HPE Private Cloud Business Edition to streamline and elevate its operations across a vast network of data centers worldwide. This strategic decision reflects the growing demand for agile, secure, and cost-effective data center solutions capable of supporting the evolving needs of businesses worldwide.
The adoption of HPE’s Private Cloud Business Edition signifies a pivotal shift in Digital Realty’s approach to managing its infrastructure, with a focus on improving scalability, security, and operational resilience. Faramarz Mahdavi, VP of IT infrastructure and operations at Digital Realty, emphasized the importance of a reliable and flexible technology foundation to meet the company’s expanding global footprint and critical business operations.
HPE’s platform offers comprehensive infrastructure automation and lifecycle management, enabling Digital Realty to simplify operations and concentrate on delivering value to its clients. The integration of HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000, a cutting-edge storage system with guaranteed 100% availability, enhances the management of mission-critical workloads. This advanced architecture streamlines maintenance, provides predictive analytics, and delivers a cloud-like operational experience for on-premises data environments.
Cheri Williams, HPE’s senior VP and general manager for private cloud and flex solutions, lauded Digital Realty’s endorsement of HPE’s private cloud technology as a vote of confidence in its capabilities. Independent research highlighted by HPE suggests that Private Cloud Business Edition can significantly reduce total cost of ownership compared to other solutions. With the support of global technology integrators like Infradax and World Wide Technology (WWT), Digital Realty is ensuring a seamless deployment of HPE’s integrated SaaS-based platform across its international data center operations. The decision to choose HPE’s solution followed a thorough evaluation of storage options, with the Private Cloud Business Edition emerging as the most efficient and scalable choice for Digital Realty.
