IBM SAP Alliance TRUMPF Production technology specialist reduces database costs by 50 percent, saves 15 percent on license, maintenance and data storage The need: TRUMPF, a global leader in production technology, constantly seeks new, more efficient ways to operate its business. IT infrastructure, particularly software licensing and data storage space costs, offered a prime target for savings, while at the same time creating a stable foundation for future business growth. The solution: Working with its outsourcing partner ORGA GmbH and with IBM, TRUMPF chose to migrate from Oracle to IBM® DB2® for its SAP applications. By implementing IBM DB2 data compression features, TRUMPF has saved around 5 TB of disk space, some 50 percent of the total database size, achieved significant maintenance and license fee savings, and improved system performance. “IBM DB2 on Linux pays off enormously well. TRUMPF benefits from an optimum cost performance ratio and increased user productivity because of consistently good response times.” — Volker Blum, Head of IT Applications Technology, TRUMPF Solution components: IBM® DB2® for Linux, UNIX and Windows SAP ERP, SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse IBM Software Services IBM Business Partner ORGA GmbH The benefits: Saved 15 percent on license, maintenance and data storage costs. Delivered a return on investment within 15 months. Reduced maintenance costs for the database by 50 percent and overall SAP maintenance costs by six percent. Improved user productivity thanks to shorter response times and increased operational safety due to the extremely stable database environment. Link SPP03170-DEEN-00