Computer Services Business challenge Every business is unique, so cloud services providers must cater to a wide range of client needs. But how can they choose infrastructure that enables personalization without sending costs soaring? Transformation Meridian IT Inc. ramped up the versatility and ease of management of its cloud solutions portfolio with IBM® Storage technology, helping it support diverse client needs without driving up pricing. “Our IBM Storage solutions give us what every cloud service provider needs to compete in today’s dynamic marketplace: agility.” —Joe Jones, Senior Director, Global Cloud Technologies, Meridian IT Inc. Joe Jones Senior Director, Global Cloud Technologies Meridian IT Inc. Business benefits: 35% growth in last three years facilitated by leveraging breadth of the IBM Storage portfolio Zero service disruption during backups and rapid response times enhance client satisfaction 22% increase in cloud services orders year-over-year Meridian IT Inc. Solves clients’ business problems time after time with agile, cost-efficient cloud solutions Solution components IBM® Storwize® V7000F IBM Storwize V7000 IBM Power Systems™ S822 IBM Power Systems S814 IBM AIX® IBM i IBM Systems Lab Services and Training Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Name Meridian IT Inc. Company Background Meridian IT is a member of Meridian Group International, operating worldwide. Focusing on our core competencies: cloud services, data center, security and risk management, and unified workspace, we provide flexible IT solutions with leading vendors, managed services, deployment options, ongoing maintenance and global support. As part of a group that offers equipment leasing, clients leverage our comprehensive portfolio, capabilities, and industry insights to support their business initiatives and growth. Business challenge Every business is unique, so cloud services providers must cater to a wide range of client needs. But how can they choose infrastructure that enables personalization without sending costs soaring? The benefit Enabling Meridian IT Inc. to access new parts of the marketplace with cost-effective enterprise cloud services, the IBM solutions have helped the company grow by 35 percent in the last three years. Pull Quote “Our IBM Storage solutions give us what every cloud service provider needs to compete in today’s dynamic marketplace: agility.“ —Joe Jones, Senior Director, Global Cloud Technologies, Meridian IT Inc. Solution components IBM® Storwize® V7000F IBM Storwize V7000 IBM Power Systems™ S822 IBM Power Systems S814 IBM AIX® IBM i IBM Systems Lab Services and Training Red Hat Enterprise Linux Case study Link https://www.ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?htmlfid=38017138USEN Meridian IT is a member of Meridian Group International, operating worldwide. Focusing on our core competencies: cloud services, data center, security and risk management, and unified workspace, we provide flexible IT solutions with leading vendors, managed services, deployment options, ongoing maintenance and global support. As part of a group that offers equipment leasing, clients leverage our comprehensive portfolio, capabilities, and industry insights to support their business initiatives and growth. Share this