We delve deeper into the jungle of data

Recent Gartner studies in manufacturing and insurance sector identifies revenue from data as a high priority. With the development of data storage technology and the expansion of possibilities, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find the optimal method in the jungle of solutions. Fujitsu created a route map last year to help its customers find the right path in the “data jungle”. On the map, different trees correspond to different data center technologies and equipment. We asked Timo Lampe, Fujitsu’s senior product manager, about the new elements of the map and the help provided to customers. Timo, when we last spoke, Fujitsu’s data jungle map offered solutions to handle the challenge of data flow. Why did you leave here? Timo Lampe: This story is about data, so it’s worth starting with the underlying technology that stores that data. We started with data warehousing because it is the most urgent need that arises in almost every company these days. No one needs to be reminded of the increase in data volume – reception seems to be a process. But the budget is very finite, and IT management must constantly do its best to keep up with developments while the growth in data storage needs continues to exceed its budget. This is a data-driven transformation in which the best data storage technologies must be selected to help achieve a specific business goal. These include traditional RAID (all-flash, NVMe flash, hybrid storage), software-based storage (SDS), hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), and various data protection solutions such as backup and archiving. Only after the implementation of the basic data center storage solution can an attempt be made to extract additional value from the data. How has the map expanded since then? The whole solution, of course, goes beyond data storage. Successful digital transformation depends on how well an organization collects, processes, stores, manages, and integrates its data into its corporate operations. With this in mind, we also added new trees and completely new environments to the map of the data jungle. The jungle, which includes multiple vegetation, trees and climates, determines development. The better we know, the easier it will be to find the right path in the data jungle and to be able to choose the IT architecture that best suits our needs. What server options are on the data jungle map Of course, servers are also needed, as data must be stored, analyzed, and processed to extract important insights and value. That’s why we’ve added the latest server technology to the jungle – in the form of new “trees”, staying the same. No supplier can cover everything in this area. Therefore, working together in the ecosystem of trusted partners, co-creation is the best approach. As a trusted consultant, Fujitsu is proposing a “co-creation” approach to transform our clients into a data-driven company. To do this, we placed five “trees” in the jungle that symbolized computing skills:

• Cocoa Tree : Like cocoa trees, there are two types of Fujitsu x86 servers: standard PRIMERGY servers and critical PRIMEQUEST systems. As the cocoa tree thrives year-round, x86 servers provide high efficiency and performance in the long run, taking the user company to the next level.
• Yew : Yew is a real tree giant that absorbs a lot of nutrients and water. The Fujitsu Digital Annealer has similar dimensions and “data capture” capabilities. Its performance predates its age by generations, preparing a much faster and more efficient solution to today’s business problems as an alternative to quantum technology.
• Cherry Tree : This tree grows exceptionally fast and lives in many places. It is similar to Fujitsu’s hyperconverged infrastructure solutions. The systems in the PRIMEFLEX integrated systems portfolio serve two important usage scenarios: virtualization / cloud and SAP system deployment. They can be implemented quickly as they eliminate the complexity of designing, procuring, testing and configuring the system.
• Avocado Tree : Fujitsu supercomputers are similar to avocado in many ways as a superfood. Fujitsu’s PRIMEHPC series systems work with the same processors as the Fugaku supercomputer. They are mainly used to perform high-precision simulations in the fields of health, disaster prevention and mitigation and to stimulate manufacturing innovation
• Mango tree : Mangoes grow large and grow for more than 300 years – in this respect they are similar to the mainframe known for their durability and processing capacity. computers. A large percentage of mobile apps, credit card transactions and ticketing systems run on mainframes.

You mentioned that data management and integration is a challenge for today’s companies. How does Fujitsu handle this In an ideal digital world, everything would connect and interact seamlessly with each other. In the jungle, lianas can be used to navigate between the trees – these long, rope-like tendrils descend from the foliage of the trees. Lianas create a connection within the environment – and provide an ideal means of transport for animals and the rest of the jungle. FUJITSU Software Infrastructure Manager (ISM) acts as the liana in the data jungle – the link that every data center needs. It builds bridges and allows organizations to centralize their operations and monitor the operation of the entire IT infrastructure environment on a single platform . As the volume of data continues to grow, companies are adding more and more computing, storage and networking tools to their existing infrastructure. Some tasks run on older systems, while others run on the latest devices. They are managed with vendor-specific, component-specific, or external management software to isolate physical and virtual resource management. Fujitsu ISM offers a stable, holistic way to simplify data center management. It provides an integrated view of heterogeneous environments and allows for central control. Even just an intricate network of lianas in the jungle that connects each element to the others. How can customers get on this map Providing the right technologies for a company is like introducing an irrigation system. Take rice production as an example. Once in use, irrigation infrastructure will provide water for many years as needed. Fujitsu’s pay-per-use uSCALE solution is like a rice terrace in the data jungle. As a service solution, uSCALE allows the customer to focus on business results (e.g. rice production) without having to worry about the underlying IT infrastructure (the irrigation system). Once the IT infrastructure has been set up, the customer only has to deal with his daily tasks and pays each month only for the capacity actually used. So we’re here today. Do you want to expand this model in the future? Development is necessary, and we have thought about it in all the areas mentioned – for storage and servers as well as for monitoring and usage-based consumption. We are facing exciting developments. For example, we want to integrate our offering of integrated systems and integrate data management and analytics more deeply into the solutions of customers working in vertical sectors. You can visit the Fujitsu Data Jungle website for more development opportunities.

Timo Lampe is a member of Fujitsu’s global data center product marketing team, where he is responsible for the PRIMERGY x86 server portfolio. He has been working in the ICT industry in Düsseldorf, Germany for more than 20 years.