IBM AND COMPUTACENTER: POWERING AHEAD TOGETHER
DELIVERING BETTER VALUE AND BETTER OUTCOMES Greater globalisation, digitisation and mobilisation can represent both an obstacle and an opportunity. At Computacenter, we ensure new business models and technologies enable not encumber organisations. COMPUTACENTER AND IBM: A 30-YEAR HERITAGE Working in partnership with IBM, we facilitate innovation while minimising cost, complexity and risk. We transform. We accelerate. We simplify. And we ve got a 30-year track record to prove it. Over the last three decades, our partnership has gone from strength-to-strength, which means we can deliver better value and better outcomes for our customers. From the workplace to the datacenter, we minimise risk and maximise return. From an isolated upgrade to an integrated managed service, we minimise complexity and we maximise control. By combining IBM s technologies with our expertise, we provide the IT solutions that organisations need to meet their goals and stay one step ahead in today s dynamic and volatile marketplace. Computacenter is one of the primary channels for IBM s enterprise Power platform business in the UK More than 150 cross-brand certifications are held by 40-plus employees in the UK Computacenter is the largest IBM Premier Business Partner in the UK and Europe Computacenter is an authorised IBM PureFlex Demonstration Centre, which means we offer customers a uniquelybespoke, comprehensive PureFlex experience through customised demonstrations and proof-of-concept work True pan-european capability, with state of the art logistics facilities in UK, France and Germany capable of processing 50,000 items per day Computacenter s expertise extends across the entire IBM technology portfolio
ACHIEVING MORE FOR LESS Computacenter and IBM have the skills and solutions to assist at every stage of the IT lifecycle and every layer of the IT infrastructure. From the mainframe and the server rack to the desktop, mobile device and software package, we help organisations mitigate risk, reduce cost and improve time to value. We source. We configure. We deploy. We support. With extensive resources and end-to-end expertise, we can assist with tactical projects, strategic transformations and ongoing management. Transforming the IT backbone Computacenter and IBM s converged infrastructure solutions enable organisations to ready their IT infrastructures for cloud, digitisation and analytics. By combining compute, networking, storage and software tools in a single solution, we help reduce support and power costs while accelerating provisioning and business growth. Mobilising the contemporary workplace From data protection and intrusion prevention to centralised device management, Computacenter and IBM provide the solutions needed to support a mobile workforce. Offering cross-platform, cross-device flexibility, we simplify management and strengthen security resulting in lower risk and greater productivity and agility. Optimising the datacenter Computacenter and IBM help organisations select, implement and optimise the right platforms for the right workloads. From servers to mainframes, we understand the needs of the dynamic datacenter and help organisations achieve an optimum balance between cost and performance. Unlocking the full business value of data We remove cost and complexity from data storage with optimised solutions and strategies. From compression, virtualisation and flash memory technology to tiering and thin provisioning, Computacenter and IBM identify and implement the technologies needed to maximise performance and utilisation, while minimising administration.
UNLOCKING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF IT We have a proven track record in helping organisations realise their business goals through IT transformation and optimisation. From retailers and banks to pharmaceutical firms and government agencies, we deliver IT solutions that deliver real results. Nationwide enhances online banking capabilities with high-availability datacenter solution Nationwide is the largest mutual building society in the world. To compete with the UK s top banks, it needs to provide the same quality and breadth of services. To ensure it could provide the full range of internet banking features, Nationwide embarked on a major transformation programme to develop an intuitive web interface and a robust and reliable datacenter platform to perform backend processing. Nationwide partnered with Computacenter to design and deploy a robust and reliable datacenter platform to perform backend processing. The solution is based on IBM servers and VMware vsphere, which provides a high-availability cluster with real-time replication. In the event of an incident, automatic fail-over ensures that online banking services are not disrupted. Computacenter was responsible for product fulfillment, configuration and implementation and ongoing infrastructure support. Working with the IT services and solutions provider helped ensure the project was completed on time, to budget and with minimal risk. With a powerful and reliable datacenter platform, Nationwide can provide a customer-friendly, easy to use and feature-rich online banking experience. Better online services not only enhance Nationwide s competitive advantage, but also minimise costs as the need for branch and telephone-based services is reduced. With a robust backend, we can develop and manage new internet-based banking systems that offer our customers exceptional availability and a user-friendly experience. James Smith, Head of Transformation Digital, Distribution and Channel Applications, Nationwide
A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE The Computacenter and IBM partnership represents the collective knowledge of thousands of deployments, established best practices, innovative thinking and IT leadership. We work together seamlessly and efficiently to ensure organisations achieve their IT and business goals with minimum effort and expense. Our flexible commercials and guaranteed outcomes ensure benefits are realised and resources maximised. Using our shared facilities and industrialised processes, we streamline the procurement, deployment and management of IT whether it s a single server or an entire private cloud. New IT strategies and solutions, including IBM s datacenter and workplace offerings, can be evaluated and validated in Computacenter s Solutions Centre. While our Global Service Desk and Operational Command Centre provide 24x7 support for IBM and other vendor solutions across multiple geographies and multiple workloads. WE PARTNER TO PROVIDE ENTERPRISE CLASS SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS THAT OUR CUSTOMERS DEMAND WITH AN INNOVATIVE COMMERCIAL OFFERING. THIS SUCCESS IS REFLECTED IN OUR POSITION AS IBM S NUMBER ONE BUSINESS PARTNER BOTH IN THE UK AND EUROPE. NEIL MULLER, UK MANAGING DIRECTOR, COMPUTACENTER NOW, MORE THAN EVER, OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS PLAY AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN OUR ORGANISATION. WE HAVE A LONG-STANDING RELATIONSHIP WITH COMPUTACENTER, WHICH IS BUILT ON A MUTUAL PASSION FOR TECHNOLOGY AND THE SHARED PRINCIPLE THAT THE CUSTOMER IS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO. WE WORK TOGETHER TO HELP OUR CLIENTS LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY PREDICTABLE TO SOLVE OUTCOMES THEIR KEY BUSINESS CHALLENGES AND CAPITALISE ON THE OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTED BY THE DIGITAL ERA. DAVID STOKES, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF UK & IRELAND, IBM Our partnership empowers organisations to deliver the IT fundamentals of today and the IT future of tomorrow.
Computacenter and IBM enable organisations to achieve more for less with optimised systems and innovative solutions. We remove cost and complexity. We add value and velocity. Find out how you could unlock these benefits today. For more information on our partnership or to visit the Hatfield Solutions Centre to see IBM Technologies in action, get in touch at ibm@computacenter.com or visit www. computacenter.com/ibm Computacenter (UK) Ltd Hatfield Avenue Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9TW United Kingdom T: +44 (0)1707 631000 F: +44 (0)1707 639966 e: enquiries@computacenter.com w: computacenter.com Computacenter is a leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services and solutions. From desktop to data centre, we help our customers minimise the cost and maximise the value of IT to their businesses. We can advise organisations on IT strategy, implement the most appropriate technology, optimise its performance, and manage elements of our customers infrastructure on their behalf. Computacenter operates in the UK, Germany, France and the Benelux countries, as well as providing transnational services across the globe. Computacenter 2013