Shared high-end datacentre

Scope of the feasibility study

The Russell Universities Group of IT Directors has identified a common need in their high performance computing data storage and management requirements. Additionally the sector has a need to make more efficient use of both physical facilities and power. These higher education institutions (HEIs) concluded that a unified (shared service) approach to address these requirements will deliver operational and commercial efficiencies for all participants, and presents a rational solution in the context of finite resources, including the important power and environmental factors. The intention is that the outcome will be fully scalable across all HEIs.

Total funding : £146,875

Submission of outcome report : 2 September 2009

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