Overcoming Storage Constraints: A Client’s Journey to Affordable Storage Expansion and Maintenance with Balata
A Case Study By Chuck Kindrick
In today’s data-driven landscape, organizations often face the challenge of expanding their storage infrastructure without exceeding budgetary limits. One of our clients recently encountered this dilemma when their production storage array required expansion to accommodate growing data demands.
The Challenge
The client approached the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for a storage expansion solution. However, the OEM’s proposal significantly exceeded the client’s budget, causing the project to stall. The rate of growth gave them a short window to address this growing problem. 
The Solution
Through one of our trusted channel partners, the client engaged Balata to explore alternative solutions. Balata reviewed the proposed solution from the OEM and were able to source the same hardware with a much shorter lead time. Our proposal also included a comprehensive five-year hardware maintenance plan for the entire storage array, matching the service level agreements (SLAs) previously provided by the OEM.
The Outcome
By partnering with Balata Data, the client achieved:
- Cost Savings: A 50% reduction in anticipated expenses compared to the OEM’s quote.
- Extended Support: An additional five years of hardware maintenance, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.
Conclusion
Balata Data’s hardware procurement and maintenance services offer a viable path to overcome stalled storage expansion projects. By providing cost-effective solutions and extended maintenance, we empower organizations to meet their data storage needs without compromising on quality or budget.