Comic Relief Implemented a Compellent SAN

Comic Relief has implemented a Compellent storage area network (SAN) and VMware platform to create a virtual storage and server environment that will support activities including this year’s ‘Do Something Funny for Money’ Red Nose Day campaign.

As a result, Comic Relief has cut the number of physical servers required by one fifth, while reducing the costs of powering, cooling and housing its servers and storage – helping the organisation meet its environmental IT commitments.
 
John Thompson, Comic Relief’s Head of IT, comments: “Compellent’s SAN has been instrumental in reducing our IT capital and operational costs.  It also ensures that our systems are better protected from potential downtime and data loss. Compellent has provided us with an extremely cost-effective solution, ensuring that the maximum amount of profit is donated to our global initiatives. We therefore regard Compellent as an absolutely crucial partner in enabling us to adapt to rapid business growth and change – ensuring our long-term survival and continued success.”
 
Andy Hardy, Compellent Managing Director of International Sales, concludes: “Thanks to Compellent’s next generation SAN technology Comic Relief does not need to spend money on powering and cooling unused storage space, and we’re pleased this efficient infrastructure is helping them achieve their goals for fundraising campaigns like Red Nose Day.”

Comic Relief’s installation was carried out by Fordway Solutions, a Compellent channel partner, and one of the UK’s leading enterprise management, data storage, IP networking and IT infrastructure specialists.