Datalink-Designed Private Cloud Solution Provides Higher Performance
and Scalability
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 11, 2012--
Datalink
(NASDAQ: DTLK), a leading provider of data center infrastructure and
services, today announced that it has completed the deployment of a new,
nearly $3M unified virtual data center infrastructure for the Cook
County Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS) of Cook County, Illinois.
Servicing the operational needs of nearly two dozen CCHHS facilities
across the Chicagoland area, the private cloud solution dramatically
speeds up access to patient care data for thousands of clinicians and
staff personnel while giving the CCHHS a data center infrastructure that
is ready for future growth.
Serving more than 500,000 patients each year, the Cook County Health &
Hospitals System is a comprehensive, integrated system of healthcare
facilities throughout Chicago and suburban Cook County. The John H.
Stroger Jr. Hospital, Provident Hospital, and Cook County Department of
Public Health are among the many entities in the CCHHS.
Datalink served as strategic advisor on the project, as well as designed
and deployed compute, network, and storage components into a single,
unified architecture—FlexPod™. Based on a Datalink-validated reference
architecture, the FlexPod solution features technologies from NetApp,
Cisco, and VMware and is designed to deliver high-performance, highly
available, and secure access to data. Datalink leveraged the
capabilities of the virtual data center infrastructure and also deployed
highly efficient and reliable site-to-site and failover disaster
recovery capabilities. In addition, Datalink upgraded CCCHS’ backup
operations with new infrastructure and software from Quantum and
Symantec. Datalink design and deployment practices were based on notable
virtual data center certifications, including: VMware Certified Design
Expert (VCDX), VMware Certified Professional (VCP), Cisco Data Center
Storage Networking (DCSN) and Networking Infrastructure (DCNI), Cisco
Data Center Architecture (DCA), and NetApp Virtualization and Data
Center Specializations.
“Datalink provided the right-sized solution that fit our operational and
financial needs,” said Marlon Burns, Chief Technical Officer of Cook
County Health and Hospitals System. “Datalink demonstrated the expertise
and experience to seamlessly and effectively implement our virtual data
center. The private cloud solution delivers measurable data center
efficiencies and enables our staff to quickly access the data they need
to care for our patients.”
Datalink will be meeting CCHHS’ ongoing support needs through its OneCallSM
unified support services. Datalink unified support services supplement
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support programs and provide
streamlined solution-level assessment and resolution. Leveraging the
support services teams, best practices, and data center expertise of
OneCall, Datalink will assume ownership of each reported incident,
conduct initial triages, and resolve issues. Should incidents be
escalated to OEMs, Datalink will shepherd all incidents until a
resolution is achieved.
“The CCHHS deployment is a prototypical example of how a unified
solution covering architecture, delivery and support, aligned with
business goals, can drive real value for customers,” noted Paul Lidsky,
President and CEO, Datalink. “This integrated program provides Cook
County Health and Hospitals System with an infrastructure that delivers
performance today and a migration path for the future.”
The revenue of the project was recognized in the third quarter of 2011.
About Datalink
A complete data center solutions and services
provider for Fortune 500 and mid-tier enterprises, Datalink transforms
data centers so they become more efficient, manageable and responsive to
changing business needs. Datalink helps leverage and protect storage,
server, and network investments with a focus on long-term value,
offering a full lifecycle of services, from consulting and design to
implementation, management and support. Datalink solutions span virtualization
and consolidation, data
storage and protection, advanced
networks, and business
continuity. Each delivers measurable performance gains and maximizes
the business value of IT. For more information, call 800.448.6314 or
visit www.datalink.com.
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