Hitachi Vantara Supports FarmaMondo with Storage Infrastructure to Provide Vital Medicines 24/7

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Hitachi Vantara has implemented a next-generation storage solution for FarmaMondo, a Swiss pharmaceutical company specializing in Unlicensed Medicines (ULMs). The implementation features the Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One), addressing FarmaMondo's rapid growth of 30-40% annually across 20+ countries.

The migration project delivered significant improvements including:

• Reduction in processing time, with SAP tasks now completing 3x faster (20 minutes to 6 minutes)
• Enhanced energy efficiency, reducing consumption per TB to one-third
• Implementation of NVMe technology for faster performance
• Improved data protection through immutable snapshots
• Zero-downtime migration through partnership with Netability

The upgrade was necessary as FarmaMondo's previous infrastructure had reached its performance and capacity limits, with outdated storage solutions and high energy costs impacting operational efficiency.

Positive

• Significant performance improvement with 3x faster processing times
• Energy consumption reduced to one-third per TB
• Customer growth rate of 30-40% annually indicates strong market position
• Zero-downtime implementation maintaining continuous operations
• Enhanced data protection against ransomware through immutable snapshots

Negative

• None.

The Swiss pharmaceutical company's migration to Hitachi VSP One boosts performance, scalability and sustainability of global business operations

ZURICH, Switzerland and SANTA CLARA Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced that it has modernized and deployed a next-generation storage solution for FarmaMondo, a global player in the supply of specialty pharmaceuticals. Together with its partner Netability, Hitachi Vantara led the implementation of Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One), a next-generation storage platform that will serve as a reliable and efficient basis for international business operations and help FarmaMondo provide its customers with vital medicines around the clock.

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For more information about Hitachi Vantara's Virtual Storage Platform One, visit.
www.hitachivantara.com/products/storage-platforms/data-platform

FarmaMondo specializes in the supply of so-called "Unlicensed Medicines" (ULMs) - medicines that are not commercially available in the domestic market but may be prescribed by doctors under certain circumstances. With a growth rate of 30 to 40% per year and business activities in over 20 countries, FarmaMondo requires a robust and reliable IT infrastructure to meet their data management demands. The previous IT infrastructure, which had grown extensively over the years, had reached its performance and capacity limits. Outdated storage solutions and high energy costs were jeopardizing operational efficiency and sustainability goals.

To meet these challenges, FarmaMondo relied on the expertise of Hitachi Vantara and Netability to deliver the advanced technology of the VSP One platform, which offers high performance and scalability, energy efficiency, sustainability and advanced data protection features - all in an easy-to-manage solution.

"Our offices around the world need to be able to access central IT systems around the clock; downtime is not an option for us. With the new infrastructure, we guarantee high performance, maximum scalability and continuous availability - all with lower energy consumption. This not only makes our IT more efficient, but also more sustainable," says Antonio Adorno, IT Manager, FarmaMondo. "We were particularly impressed by the speed of the migration. With Hitachi Vantara and Netability, the changeover was as easy and smooth as possible."

As part of the planned migration project, VMware and SAP applications and databases were transferred from the old storage landscape to the new VSP One Block array. Key points of the migration project include:

• Upgrade to NVMe technology: VSP One uses the most modern NVMe flash technology which accelerates and provides predictable performance for interactive applications and batch processing tasks.
• Flexibility through dynamic storage: The new solution allows storage space to be expanded gradually and costs to be reduced.
• Focus on sustainability: The excellent energy efficiency of the VSP One (certified by ENERGY STAR®) reduces energy consumption per TB to a third. At the same time, VSP One also requires less rack space, resulting in a significantly reduced footprint.
• Better performance: batch processes now run more than three times faster. For example, an SAP task that used to take 20 minutes is now completed in just 6 minutes.
• Improved data resiliency: VSP One's immutable snapshots protect the company better against ransomware attacks.
• Migration support from a specialized partner: Netability enabled seamless and uninterrupted data migration via an ultra-fast fiber optic connection between the old and new storage system ("zero downtime").

"We are delighted to support FarmaMondo in modernizing their IT infrastructure with VSP One and are proud that our technology is helping FarmaMondo to deliver vital medicines to patients worldwide," said Michael Roth, Managing Director Switzerland/Austria at Hitachi Vantara. "The successful collaboration with our partner Netability on this project demonstrates the importance of strong partnerships to help companies overcome their IT challenges and provide the most robust solutions."

For more information about VSP One, please visit our website:
https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/products/storage-platforms/data-platform.

The FarmaMondo customer story can be found here:
https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/company/customer-stories/farmamondo-case-study.

About Hitachi Vantara
Hitachi Vantara is changing the way data drives innovation. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd, Hitachi Vantara provides the data foundation that innovation leaders around the world rely on. With data storage, infrastructure systems, cloud management and digital expertise, the company helps its customers lay the foundation for sustainable business growth. To learn more, visit www.hitachivantara.com.

About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi is driving the social innovation business and creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve the challenges of customers and society with Lumada solutions that utilize IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates in three business areas "Digital Systems & Services" - supporting the digital transformation of our customers; "Green Energy & Mobility" - contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and rail systems; and "Connective Industries" - connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions for various industries. Driven by Digital, Green and Innovation, we strive for growth through co-development with our customers. The company's consolidated revenue for fiscal 2023 (ending March 31, 2024) was 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information about Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.

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FAQ

What improvements did FarmaMondo achieve with Hitachi's VSP One storage platform?

FarmaMondo achieved 3x faster processing times, reduced energy consumption to one-third per TB, enhanced data protection through immutable snapshots, and maintained zero downtime during migration.

How much faster are SAP tasks running after implementing VSP One?

SAP tasks that previously took 20 minutes now complete in just 6 minutes, representing a more than 3x improvement in processing speed.

What is FarmaMondo's current growth rate and market presence?

FarmaMondo is experiencing a growth rate of 30-40% annually and operates in over 20 countries.

How does VSP One improve sustainability for FarmaMondo?

VSP One, certified by ENERGY STAR®, reduces energy consumption per TB to one-third and requires less rack space, significantly reducing the environmental footprint.

What security features does VSP One provide for FarmaMondo's data?

VSP One provides immutable snapshots to protect against ransomware attacks, enhancing data resilience and security.