Alder Grange School

Alder Grange School Achieves Modernised IT Infrastructure with Improved Efficiency and Performance

The customer

Alder Grange School is a leading secondary school and sixth form centre in Rawtenstall, Lancashire.

Their business needs

Alder Grange School identified the need to modernise its ageing server infrastructure. The existing system, nearing the end of its support cycle,
suffered from slow processing speeds, inefficient power consumption, and outdated technology. Upgrading this hardware would not be a cost-effective
solution.

How we helped

  • Deployment of Cutting-Edge Servers: NCS IT replaced the outdated servers with state-of-the-art models. These new servers boast the latest processors, high-performance drives, and energy-efficient power supplies, ensuring optimal performance and reduced energy consumption.
  • Enhanced Resilience with Hyperconverged Infrastructure: leveraging StarWind technology, NCS IT configured a hyperconverged clustered
    environment. This configuration delivers increased resilience and redundancy, safeguarding the school’s critical data and applications.
  • Streamlined Support with Extended Service Plan: a comprehensive 3-year hardware and software support plan was implemented, aligning with the lifespan of the new equipment. This plan provides the school with prompt and reliable technical support.
  • Flexible Financing Option: to minimise upfront costs, the IT refresh was financed through a 3-year lease agreement with Bluestone Finance. This
    approach allowed Alder Grange School to spread the investment over time, optimising their budgetary resources.

Technologies implemented

  • StarWind HyperCoverged Appliance
  • Support
  • Consultancy
  • Flexible financing options

Results

  1. Improved Performance and Efficiency – the new, high-performance servers equipped with the latest technology have significantly enhanced processing speeds and overall system efficiency.
  2. Enhanced System Resilience – the hyperconverged clustered environment provides increased redundancy and data protection, minimising the risk of downtime and data loss.
  3. Reduced Operational Costs – cost savings have been achieved through lower energy consumption thanks to the new, energy-efficient power supplies.
    Additionally, the streamlined support plan helps optimise internal IT resources and has helped reduce internal support costs.

Testimonial

"NCS IT's expertise not only reduced our operational costs but also enabled us to migrate all services to the latest best-in-class technologies. The entire process was smooth and stress-free thanks to the fantastic team at NCS IT and their partners Dell, StarWind, and Bluestone Finance."

Paul Seery, Network Manager at Alder Grange School

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NCS IT's expertise not only reduced our operational costs but also enabled us to migrate all services to the latest best-in-class technologies. The entire process was smooth and stress-free thanks to the fantastic team at NCS IT and their partners Dell, StarWind, and Bluestone Finance.

Paul Seery, Network Manager at Alder Grange School