Case Study: Global Food Manufacturer Data Centre Upgrade
Complete Redesign & Installation of New Data Centre
Introduction
With a worldwide supply network and a portfolio of branded and own brand products, our client is a leading international food manufacturer and one of Europe’s fastest growing food and drink groups. In December 2017 the company began planning a data centre upgrade. They needed to make sure that their facilities were fit for purpose for the new manufacturing execution systems (MES) they were due to implement to control the manufacturing process on-site.
Our upgrade ensures that the leading global food manufacturer’s data centre is fully prepared for the implementation of new Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), making the facilities fit for purpose for this critical transition. To maximise the potential and efficiency of the new MES, the client required data centre enhancements that included resilient power, fire suppression systems, structured cabling and an improved overall infrastructure.
Following a detailed due diligence exercise, Infiniti IT was selected ahead of competing providers. They engaged with the client and initiated regular planning meetings to align all works with the client’s operational requirements and the relevant industry standards.
❝ I would highly recommend working with INFINITI. We were given direct access to the management team there and they worked in close collaboration with us rather than being simply a reactive supplier. The on-site teams were excellent and they translated our requirements into tangible solutions, letting us know what was possible and practical ❞
Overseeing Project Manager
Solution
Infiniti IT managed the full construction, outfitting and commissioning of a significant extension to the existing data centre server room. Our specialist team delivered a complete, turnkey solution, providing expert installation and integration of the required infrastructure. The team fitted and installed:
- One Hour Fire Rated walls, ceiling, and steel security doors.
- Heavy-duty flooring with anti-static vinyl.
- Suspended ceiling for hot air return plenum.
- Uninterruptable Power Supply Systems (UPS)
- Efficient and effective Cooling Systems.
- Fresh air supply systems.
- Fire suppression systems and gas extraction.
- Electrical infrastructure including MPDUs, PDUs, CPDUs and cabling.
- Access Control.
- Environmental Monitoring Systems.
❝ We were delighted to work with this large food manufacturer on this project and continue to work on ongoing projects for them as a result of the high-quality service, flexibility and advice we have provided to the team there. We are pleased to be able to develop our relationship with them even further and look forward to working together for years to come, now that we have proved our knowledge and expertise in this field ❞
Pete Sands, Managing Director Infiniti IT
Results
The Infiniti IT team is now delivering a new server room project for the client, this time in Cardiff. In addition, we are progressing ten further projects for the company across the UK and Europe, which reflects the positive experience and effective delivery the team consistently provides.
The global food manufacturer has been able to implement its new MES with confidence, assured that the solution will perform reliably and that the data centre fully meets operational requirements. Infiniti IT offered proactive guidance throughout, and demonstrated flexibility by making rapid adjustments to planning and deployment whenever needed. The project was completed within the specified ten week timeframe and remained fully within budget. The benefits our customers experience from our tailored solutions include:
- A long-term virtualised solution to support future expansion with accommodating mission critical systems.
- Efficiency for current and future compliance – meeting all global standards including regulations now and in the future.
- A competitive solution that meets timescales and budget requirements.
- Critical systems optimised for energy efficiency and optimal performance.
- Specifications built on a deep technical understanding of our customer's requirements and objectives.
- No disruption to business day to day operations.
- A highly visible, approachable and friendly team that are contactable throughout the process.
- Follow up data centre maintenance with remote 24/7 monitoring of all critical systems.
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