GALEC relies on APL to improve the reliability of its computer rooms
| Customer name : | GALEC (Groupements d'Achats des Centres E.Leclerc) |
| Area of business : | Retail |
| Accompanying mode : | Audit & Consulting - Project Management |
| Type of service : | Improving the reliability of computer rooms with upgrades to TIER 3 |
GALEC's data center is located in the same building as its head office. After a site audit revealed certain points for improvement, GALEC chose APL to manage upgrades to the site in order make it more reliable, more economical, and easier to operate.
Project objective
- Install a new electrical and climate control network dedicated to the computer rooms, in order to reach Tier-3 levels of service continuity
- Reduce operating costs and energy consumption: re-organize the computer rooms in order to optimize the performance of air conditioning units and reduce energy consumption (target PUE ≤ 1.5); install an economical cooling solution
Services provided
- Auditing of existing facilities and points of improvement for the data center
- Recommendations for optimizations and works needed, as well as budgeting
- Re-organization of the computer room
- Drafting of specifications, soliciting and assisting with the selection of service providers
- Phase scheduling and coordination of works, testing and acceptance
Client benefits
- Works carried out without interrupting IT service or disrupting other building activities
- Continuity of service optimization and improved reliability of technical facilities
- Reduction of energy costs related to IT: re-organization of the computer room, increase in air supply outlet temperature, installation of a free-chilling system
- Optimization and maintenance of IT production: maintenance may now be performed on the data center’s hardware infrastructure without needing to interrupt IT production
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