Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) 

ILM is a strategy to store and retrieve information as efficiently as possible using storage regulations, processes and technology. The guiding principle is that information follows a life cycle which determines its corporate value. By factoring in this principle, ILM leads to compliancy, optimises the capacity utilisation of the storage media and reduces the downtime in case of calamities.

The challenge

Companies in the mid-market and the high-end segment wish to control the unrestrained increase of data and reduce downtime in case of calamities. This has a high priority because:

  • Gegevens behoren bij de belangrijkste assets van een organisatie, dus inzicht en juiste controle zijn noodzakelijk.
  • Data are among an organisation's most important assets, so insight and proper monitoring are indispensable.
  • Not all data have the same value, so storage needs to be tailored to frequency of use and intended or required data retention periods.
  • Expansion of storage can be postponed by efficiently archiving outdated information.
  • Optimisation of management efforts leads to a lower TCO.
  • Fast data restore is important in case of calamities.
  • The fast increase in data requires expansion of storage based on the 'pay as you grow' principle.
The solution

Information Lifecycle Management enables you to store information cost-effectively and based on your corporate needs. To this end, we develop:

  • Clear information definitions and classifications.
  • Well-defined management functionality.
  • Scripts to move data between various storage media based on their actual value.
  • Tools providing control over the (unrestrained) increase in data.
  • Insight in data retention obligations and lifespan of the different data types.

In addition, we point out possibilities for improvement to your management organisations in terms of money and efficiency with regards to setting up management processes and automating routine tasks. Information Lifecycle Management is applied to the core areas of Managed ICT Services for infrastructures, which are: Microsoft, AIX, Linux, Storage and Tooling.

The approach

The ILM approach is based on the three pillars of our strategy: continuity, cost management and daily activity. Within the framework of our standard project methodology Prince II, we implement ILM in extensive and complex infrastructures in four steps:

Specification

 Defining the current and the future situation

  • Inventory and classification
  • Architecture strategy
  • Communication strategy
  • Project strategy
  • If desired, setting up a Proof of Concept
Validation

Testing points of departure and expectations

  • Architecture choiches and points of departure
  • Project and Communication plan
Implementation

Implementing the new functionality and imbedding it in the organisation

  • Project execution
Evaluation

Completion of implementation and "lessons learned"

  • Project conclusion, follow-up and evaluation
The added value
  • By using qualified professionals your primary processes will not be interrupted.
  • All expertise is of high quality and safeguarded based on the most recent certification levels.
  • We use a supplier-independent strategy, geared to the customer-specific situation.
  • Inter Access has its own Project and Service Management organisation.
  • We have partnerships with leading suppliers such as IBM, HP and Symantec.
  • Expertise for (functional) development using Oracle, SAP, MS.NET, J2EE, etc. is also available.
  • If desired, we can take over management of the infrastructure environment.

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