Challenge
The company was juggling multiple expensive storage solutions. Blob storage on Azure, archived email systems, a 4TB on-premises file server, and 2TB for VMs. All without proper backup protection for critical SharePoint data. When they attempted to calculate the cost of migrating their file server to SharePoint, the numbers didn’t add up.
With 6TB of active data and 17TB of archival requirements, plus the need for comprehensive backup coverage, the IT team faced a complex puzzle. How to consolidate their storage infrastructure while ensuring business continuity and controlling costs.
Approach
- Fragmented storage across multiple platforms with significant overlap
- Critical backup gaps, particularly for SharePoint data where Office 365’s native versioning was insufficient for their recovery requirements
- Opportunities to consolidate storage infrastructure and eliminate redundant costs
- The need for a managed backup strategy that didn’t require capital investment in on-premises equipment
We proposed a hybrid cloud storage strategy that would consolidate their data. It would implement enterprise-grade backups and deliver predictable monthly costs.
Solution
- 30TB managed backup environment hosted in Si Futures’ secure data centre
- Complete SharePoint backup protection with granular recovery capabilities beyond Office 365’s limitations
- Consolidated file server migration to SharePoint with full backup coverage
- Archive integration bringing together their VM backups, file server archives, and current data under unified management
- Predictable monthly billing replacing unpredictable cloud storage costs
This approach eliminated the need for on-premises backup infrastructure. It provided enterprise-grade SharePoint backup protection that Office 365 couldn’t deliver.
Outcome
The transformation delivered immediate and ongoing savings:
- Annual storage costs reduced — saving $2,900 in year one
- Monthly operational costs reduced — ongoing savings of $110 per month
- Eliminated file server infrastructure and associated maintenance costs
- Full backup protection for all critical data, including SharePoint and archived content
- Complete cost recovery achieved within 24 months through operational savings alone
What Made the Difference
- Comprehensive audit that identified hidden costs and redundancies
- Managed service model that eliminated capital expenditure and operational burden
- Strategic storage consolidation without compromising data protection
- Transparent, predictable pricing that aligned with business planning needs
Our integrated approach to cloud storage optimisation and managed backup services delivered both immediate cost savings and long-term operational efficiency.
Client Impact
“Si Futures turned our storage chaos into a streamlined, cost-effective solution. We’re saving money every month while having better protection than ever before.”
The logistics company now operates with complete confidence in their data protection strategy. They’ve eliminated storage infrastructure complexity while achieving substantial cost savings. Their hybrid cloud storage approach provides the scalability needed for continued growth without the unpredictable costs that previously constrained their operations.
Transform Your Storage Infrastructure
Is your organisation struggling with escalating cloud storage costs and fragmented backup protection? Our storage consolidation specialists can audit your current infrastructure and design a cost-effective solution. This delivers predictable monthly costs while ensuring comprehensive data protection.
Contact Si Futures today to discover how our managed backup services can transform your storage strategy and deliver measurable ROI within 24 months.
