Cloud data storage strategy for IT Systems and New Products
Project scope
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Information technologySkills
business services business consultingThis particular challenge focuses on helping Wenco determine if it should rely on third party cloud platforms to store internal engineering data and customer data or create its own data center for either internal IT storage or customer data storage for upcoming cloud based offerings.
Wenco has been funded by its parent, Hitachi Construction Machinery, to create a cloud based platform to deliver solutions to customers. There will be a large amount of data from tens of thousands of large machines deployed globally. There is a potential for significant data storage costs if Wenco utilizes a third party cloud platform. A business case should be made to determine if Wenco should store customer data in a third party data center, or create its own cloud storage system.
Wenco will also want to determine the best approach for its own internal IT storage needs.
As part of the Cloud data storage project, students are expected to:
- Learn Wenco's IT and product strategies to understand company plans and objectives
- Analyze potential costs (storage, support, total cost of ownership etc) around utilizing third party cloud solutions vs developing an in-house solution
- Present findings and business case to Wenco executives
About the company
Wenco International Mining Systems Limited (Wenco), is a major provider of data technology to the global mining industry. Since its inception in 1987, the company has acquired over 30 years of experience in developing fleet management systems and mining software technology. Wenco was acquired by Hitachi Construction Machinery in 2009. Headquartered in the Vancouver area suburb of Richmond, British Columbia, Wenco operates offices on five continents and over 150 installations worldwide, helping mining customers raise productivity, decrease operating costs, extend the running life of mining equipment, improve mine safety, and increase the efficacy of decision making. Wenco has entered a period of rapid growth, but with that growth comes a number of major strategic challenges surround all aspects of its business. The company would like your support in addressing those challenges.