Aquarelle, a renowned manufacturer of casual shirts for world-leading brands, is committed to innovation, service, and continuity. To support its growth and operational efficiency, Aquarelle needed to upgrade its legacy storage system. Partnering with Vertex, & leveraging HPE SimpliVity’s hyperconverged infrastructure, Aquarelle successfully transformed its IT environment.
The Challenge
Aquarelle’s existing storage infrastructure was becoming a bottleneck, hampering its ability to scale and adapt to increasing production demands. The company needed a robust, reliable, and efficient solution that would reduce downtime and streamline backups and restorations. The goal was to ensure their infrastructure could support their ambitious target of producing 9-10 million pieces in the coming years.
The Solution
Vertex recommended a hyperconverged infrastructure powered by HPE SimpliVity to meet Aquarelle’s requirements. The solution offered several key benefits:
- Reduced Downtime: The new infrastructure significantly minimized downtime, ensuring continuous operations.
- Efficient Backups and Restorations: HPE SimpliVity provided an effective solution for managing backups and restorations, enhancing data protection and recovery capabilities.
- Support and ROI: The hyperconverged environment delivered strong support and a compelling return on investment, making a solid business case for Aquarelle’s decision-makers.
Implementation
The implementation process was smooth and well-coordinated. Kodukula from Aquarelle noted, “From the initial agreement and ordering of servers to full go-live, the process was successfully completed in around six months—a result that we attribute to the excellent service offered by Vertex.”
Vertex and HPE meticulously planned and managed the entire migration of virtual machines from the old infrastructure to the new one. The transition was seamless, with minimal impact on Aquarelle’s operations. “We had no issues in implementing the solution,” added Kodukula.
Results
The new hyperconverged infrastructure provided Aquarelle with a solid foundation to support its ambitious growth plans. The enhanced reliability and efficiency of the IT environment allowed the company to optimize its operations, increase output, and achieve greater business success.
Future Goals
Looking ahead, Aquarelle aims to produce 9-10 million pieces annually. . With the support of Vertex and HPE, Aquarelle is well-positioned to meet these targets and continue its trajectory of innovation and excellence.
Conclusion
The collaboration between Aquarelle, Vertex, and HPE exemplifies how a well-planned and executed IT infrastructure upgrade can drive significant business benefits. By replacing its legacy storage with a hyperconverged environment, Aquarelle has set the stage for continued growth and success in the competitive apparel manufacturing industry