Client: Al Ghurair Investments
Data Center Revamp & Backup Infrastructure Modernization
Al Ghurair Investments (AGI) partnered with Triway Technologies to rapidly modernize its data center environment, transforming unstructured cabling into industry-standard infrastructure while integrating existing HP servers and implementing Commvault enterprise backup solution. The project delivered improved reliability, easier maintenance, and enhanced data protection with clean handover to in-house IT team.
Client Background
Al Ghurair Investments (AGI) is one of the UAE's most respected and diversified business groups, with operations across manufacturing, real estate, retail, financial services, and industrial sectors. AGI operates mission-critical IT systems that require high availability, structured infrastructure, and enterprise-grade data protection. The organization required rapid yet structured modernization of its data center environment to support growing business demands.
Business Challenges
Al Ghurair Investments faced critical operational challenges that required strategic intervention
Unstructured and cluttered cabling affecting manageability and scalability
Need to continue using existing HP servers while modernizing infrastructure
Requirement for robust enterprise backup solution
Project execution with minimal disruption to operations
Full handover-ready solution for AGI's in-house IT team
Short turnaround timeline for business continuity
Our Solution
Triway delivered a comprehensive transformation through integrated solution components
Data Center Infrastructure Revamp
Completely revamped data center's cabling and physical layout. Redesigned previously unstructured cabling into industry-standard structured cabling framework. Segregated power and data cables, reorganized and labelled racks, optimized airflow, and created clean, scalable, easy-to-manage environment.
Server & Storage Integration
Retained existing HP servers and optimally integrated them into new data center layout. Rationalized server connectivity, rack placement, and cabling to improve performance, maintainability, and future scalability without replacing core infrastructure.
Enterprise Backup & Data Protection
Implemented Commvault as enterprise backup and recovery solution. Provided centralized backup management, policy-driven data protection, and reliable backup and restore capabilities for critical workloads, significantly improving AGI's data resilience and disaster recovery readiness.
Stabilization & AMC Support
Provided first-year Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) support. Closely monitored, fine-tuned, and stabilized environment to ensure smooth live operations before handover. Comprehensive documentation and knowledge transfer sessions enabled routine operations management internally.
Technology Excellence
Core platforms deployed to deliver robust, scalable, and secure banking infrastructure
HP Enterprise Servers
Server Infrastructure
Cisco Network Switches
Network Infrastructure
Commvault
Backup & Recovery Platform
Structured Cabling
Data Center Infrastructure
Rack Optimization
Physical Infrastructure
AMC Support Framework
Maintenance & Support
Implementation Excellence
The transformation was executed through a carefully orchestrated program
Assessment & Design
Deep assessment of existing data center setup with AGI's IT stakeholders. Redesigned infrastructure using industry best practices, planned structured cabling framework, and architected backup solution integration.
Phase 1Infrastructure Revamp
Executed complete data center revamp with structured cabling, rack reorganization, power and data segregation, and airflow optimization. Integrated existing HP servers into new layout with minimal disruption.
Phase 2Backup Implementation
Implemented Commvault enterprise backup solution with centralized management, policy-driven data protection, and reliable restore capabilities. Configured for critical workloads and disaster recovery readiness.
Phase 3Stabilization & Handover
First-year AMC support with monitoring, fine-tuning, and stabilization. Comprehensive documentation and knowledge transfer sessions. Clean handover to AGI's in-house IT team for routine operations.
Phase 4Transformational Results
The transformation delivered measurable improvements across all key performance indicators
Operational Excellence Achieved
Structured cabling framework with improved reliability and maintainability
Optimal integration of existing HP servers without replacement
Commvault implementation with centralized management and policy-driven protection
Full documentation and knowledge transfer to in-house IT team
Business Growth Delivered
Structured infrastructure with better availability and performance
Enterprise-grade backup and disaster recovery capabilities
Clean, organized, and scalable data center environment
Leveraged existing servers while upgrading infrastructure
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