Naveum Chooses Huawei's All-Flash and DCS Solutions to Rise Above the Clouds

Flexing in front of a row of data center cabinets is a heroic figure, the embodiment of strength and resilience, and in the background, a serene Alpine scene of fluffy clouds floating past towering mountain peaks. This imagery on Naveum's site is not merely eye-catching, it is a powerful statement of this Swiss cloud services provider's strength and confidence. Sure, Naveum might update this image in the future, but their dedication to providing top-notch cloud infrastructure won't change.

A Clear Vision

Through meticulous attention to the performance and security of its cloud infrastructure, Naveum has established itself as a leading provider of advanced Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), private cloud, and hybrid cloud solutions, while also playing the role of trusted provider of managed services. Naveum ensures that IT resellers have the tools they need to innovate, scale, and succeed. By managing the complexities of cloud environments, the company allows businesses to focus on what truly matters—growth, serving customers, and achieving their core objectives.

A Steep Hill to Climb

Naveum’s commitment to innovation and excellence made future-proofing its infrastructure the obvious next step on its journey, but this would be no mean feat. Above all, it meant upgrading the company's data center to all flash. This was driven by two primary objectives:

• Upgrading primary storage: Aiming to optimize performance, reduce latency, and ensure seamless operations for critical workloads, Naveum planned to replace all its legacy storage systems with high-performance all-flash solutions.

• Optimizing backup infrastructure: Recognizing the limitations of its Near-Line Serial Attached SCSI (NL-SAS), Naveum decided to replace that with enhanced backup target systems. This strategic move aimed to improve restore performance and ensure swift data recovery.

These strategic initiatives would position Naveum to negotiate the shifting terrain of the digital landscape and maintain its competitive edge. Naveum had a clear goal, but was not enough to simply be able to see the summit—scaling the formidable slopes ahead would require a host of powerful, robust solutions.

Huawei All-Flash and DCS Solutions: The Silver Lining

Volatility in the market prompted Naveum to rethink its virtualization and storage infrastructure, leading to an extensive proof-of-concept (PoC) project that ultimately resulted in the company reshaping its entire approach. This transformation culminated in the creation of the Naveum Cloud Stack (NCS)—a future-ready, comprehensive solution designed to keep up with the changing needs of the modern IT landscape. At the heart of this transformation is Huawei's DCS full-stack solution, a powerful embodiment of Huawei's expertise in both storage and virtualization, offering a unified IT ecosystem.

Huawei's solution is built around three essential components: Huawei OceanStor Dorado all-flash storage, the OceanProtect appliance, and DCS premier suite, which seamlessly integrate to provide a scalable, reliable, and cost-effective infrastructure.

Huawei OceanStor Dorado is the workhorse behind the all-flash storage environment. It eliminates performance bottlenecks with ultra-fast speeds and facilitates peak operational efficiency and scalability. Its active-active architecture ensures uninterrupted availability and maximum reliability.

Backup is the key to resilience in any data center, and Huawei OceanProtect Appliance ensures Naveum's businesses are never caught off guard. A high-standard service level agreement (SLA) guarantees excellent data recovery performance, addressing prior limitations and strengthening data resilience. The modern, policy-driven management framework simplifies backup, allowing Naveum to manage its data protection strategies effectively.

Huawei's DCS premier suite makes virtualization management easy with its intuitive interface, enabling Naveum's IT team to manage virtual machines (VMs) and containers effortlessly. Its VM and container dual-stack deployment provides a robust, flexible virtualization layer, ensuring a seamless continuity strategy amid market changes.

Impressed by the Huawei solution, Tom Lüssi, founder and CEO of Naveum, commented, "With Huawei's all-flash data center solution in place, Naveum has improved resource utilization, reduced OPEX, and accelerated its digital transformation. We can now flexibly respond to customer needs while maintaining high standards of cloud services."

The View from the Top

Reaching the summit of innovation requires vision, the right tools, and partners you can rely on. Huawei's significant investment in R&D helps Naveum break through the clouds and enjoy a clear view of the infrastructure needs of the future. The partnership between them redefines what's possible for IT resellers and their clients, enabling Naveum to help IT resellers navigate the complexities of digital transformation.

Together, the two companies are positioned at the forefront of the industry, providing a roadmap for growth and opportunity. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, this partnership allows Naveum to keep pace with dynamic market demand, giving it a strategic advantage over the competition.