Kroc provides continuous operation of the IT infrastructure of the Enterprise Solutions Center

2021: Building the Core of Computing Infrastructure

On January 25, 2022, Krok announced the creation of a core computing infrastructure based on the HPE GreenLake platform for the "Center for Corporate Solutions" - a service company that ensures the work of enterprises of the NLMK Group and Transport Holding. CRIC also supports this infrastructure, on the basis of which business-critical applications work: HR system, transport logistics system, electronic archives, robotization platforms, etc. The service contract is concluded for five years. It has already improved the cost-effectiveness of infrastructure by 14%, thanks to the flexible increase in resources as needed. The proper level of information security is also ensured.

The CCR infrastructure is based on the HPE GreenLake platform, provided according to the "Everything as a service" model. Its essence is the absence of initial investments - the client installs a software and hardware complex on its territory, thereby ensuring compliance with the requirements of security services. But at the same time he pays only in fact the resources used according to billing reports. Online capacity expansion (by adding new disks, memory, etc.) is carried out by the service provider on request.

CRIC provides CCR with a virtual infrastructure, monitoring its performance in 24x7 mode, scales, configures the environment, replaces failed spare parts. Also among the works provided by CRIC are proactive support: monitoring of performance and disposal of resources, monitoring of software updates, planning of equipment replacement after End of Service Life.

We see a trend for cloud services, but at the same time we understand that the public cloud does not solve the entire range of corporate tasks. For example, we simply cannot take part of critical systems beyond our perimeter. At the same time, the hybrid cloud created by the project with CRIC and Hewlett Packard Enterprise removes the restrictions and allows us to work more efficiently with resources. Such services have great potential, "said Denis Abramenko, deputy general director - head of the IT infrastructure and information security department.

In such technologically complex and customized projects, we attract the most qualified service engineers of the CRIC, as well as the architect of the IT infrastructure. He advises the client on the development of IT systems. At the same time, all communications on emerging issues go through the personal project manager. This is a single entry point for the CCR. Thanks to her, she manages to work out incidents with the desired result faster, "said Natalia Slyadeva, head of the CRIC computing system service.

2020: Select HPE GreenLake for digital business transformation

On October 28, 2020, it became known that the service company Center for Corporate Solutions (CCR), including providing services for the implementation of corporate functions to enterprises of the international metallurgical company NLMK Group and Transport Holding, chose HPE GreenLake to digitally transform the business and meet the increased demand for accounting and tax accounting services, personnel document management, support treasury and supply processes.

As a common service centre, CCR provides a set of services for corporate functions. Thanks to its experience, the company offers solutions and helps modernize business processes. As part of the development strategy, CDC sought to expand its business opportunities and become a service provider for companies outside the perimeter of the Holding. To achieve this goal, it was necessary to modernize the IT infrastructure and improve the performance, reliability, and flexibility of processes.

CDC has chosen a HPEGreenLake solution that combines the flexibility and innovation of the cloud, while providing a high level of security, ease of management, cost control, application and workload transparency in a local environment. With it, CDC reduced IT infrastructure costs by more than 10% and was able to scale its IT resources to meet the growing demand for services. HPEGreenLake also helps CDC securely store and process data locally, which is critical for the company that manages its customers' confidential information.

HPE GreenLake helps us respond much faster to our customers' needs and meet their business needs. Moreover, we significantly increased the availability and reliability of our services, "commented Denis Abramenko, head of the IT infrastructure and information security department of the Center for Corporate Solutions. - We have ambitious goals to develop the company, and thanks to cooperation with HPE, our IT and technological processes fully meet current needs. The IT-as-a-service HPEGreenLake solution has become a strong foundation for our strategic transformation.

With HPEGreenLake, CDC has improved IT availability and reliability through enhanced monitoring and preventive maintenance capabilities. The company can also respond more quickly to customer requests and provide additional capacity when needed. In addition, thanks to the HPEGreenLake, CDC increased capacity utilization and reduced total cost of ownership, which made it possible to implement a business growth strategy.