Online Auctioneer Slashes Costly Downtime With New Data Storage System From Xiotech
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Xiotech System Provides Heritage Auction Galleries High Data Availability through Automatic Data Protection and Replication Functionality
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Aug. 7 // -- Art collectors around the world turn to online auctioneer Heritage Auction Galleries to find everything from rare coins to fine art but company officials wouldn't dream of trading their own thing of beauty -- a powerful new data storage system from Xiotech® Corporation. The organization implemented a new Xiotech Magnitude 3D® 3000 storage system earlier this summer, providing Heritage not only more room to store more data, but also automatic data replication with Xiotech's new DataScale(TM) GeoRAID(TM) software.
"Our online presence is an enormous portion of our business, and for every hour our system goes down conservative estimates show that we easily lose six figures in revenue," said Heritage Auction Galleries Senior Network & Systems Administrator Brian Carpenter. "Needless to say, reliability isn't just a convenience for us -- it's critical to the continuity of our business."
With the new system Heritage has improved data protection in the event of a localized disaster and drastically reduced the risk of downtime. GeoRAID software on the Magnitude 3D 3000 system provides automatic data replication and data protection within a single storage cluster, distributed across two physical locations -- which can be up to 10 kilometers apart when used with the Distributed Cluster Interconnect (DCI) option. Having only one system to manage reduces IT complexity and administrative burden on staff. Distribution of the storage volume across two physical locations protects against failure in the event of a localized disaster. If one location fails, server access to data is automatically routed to another location without interruption.
Based in Dallas, Texas, Heritage Auction Galleries has 248,313 members and is the world's largest collectibles auctioneer. The online trading platform offers a wide range of coins, currency, comics, movie posters, antiques and decorative arts, fine art, sports collectibles and political memorabilia. The organization strives to provide its customers with unprecedented access to its services by using the latest advancements in technology and maintaining a strong presence in the collectibles community.
In evaluating vendors for this critical piece of IT infrastructure, Heritage's Carpenter said not everyone can demonstrate the reliability that they promise. "We looked at a larger vendor's offering but found that while they promised high availability, the product demos did not deliver. Xiotech went above and beyond to prove that the Magnitude 3D 3000 system and GeoRAID application would deliver the functionality and capabilities we required."
"In fact, when the technology was implemented we had Xiotech come into our offices and they tested every point of failure with us to ensure the system met our expectations," Carpenter added. "The system passed every test."
"We are seeing disaster recovery and business continuance becoming much more of a priority with companies of all sizes and industries," said Tony Asaro, senior analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group. "One of the most popular methods is deploying data centers within different buildings across a campus or a few miles away. Xiotech GeoRAID software enables customers to have disaster recovery with one storage system versus other competitive products that require two storage systems to enable this. It is a brilliant and cost- effective approach that gives you high levels of recovery and protection."
"Midsized organizations like Heritage need the same, advanced functionality larger companies have, but don't have the same IT budgets or IT staff," said Mike Stolz, vice president of Marketing, Xiotech. "Our new GeoRAID application coupled with the Magnitude 3D 3000 system illustrates our commitment to delivering the affordable and reliable data management and storage solutions these organizations need to effectively compete."
About Xiotech
Xiotech® is a leading provider of data storage and data discovery solutions. Xiotech's easy-to-use and highly resilient storage management solutions include Magnitude 3D® 3000s and Magnitude 3D 3000e storage systems and TimeScale(TM) replication appliances. In addition, Xiotech and its subsidiary Daticon, LLC, provide document review and management services for law firms, corporations, and government agencies involved in complex litigations, mergers, or compliance matters. Xiotech is based in Eden Prairie, Minn. For more information, visit www.xiotech.com/ , email info@xiotech.com or call toll free 866-472-6764.
Source: Xiotech Corporation
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Xiotech Corporation
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