Case Study: Research Company Configures Workstations for Data Mining
Background
Data science workloads are demanding. Processing large datasets at pace requires hardware that won't become the bottleneck - and for organisations running complex data mining workflows, getting the spec right matters.
The Swedish research company had built a strong reputation since 2005, growing into a global provider of survey feedback systems with a client base that includes major TV networks and consumer electronics brands. As one of the first in the world to offer mobile-compatible survey technology, their platform had expanded significantly - 14 software solutions supporting 28 languages - and the compute requirements had grown with it.
When they needed workstations capable of handling that workload, they came to Intelligent Servers.
Objective
To source high-performance workstations capable of handling intensive data mining workloads -configured to spec, delivered quickly, and backed by meaningful warranty cover.
Warranty was a deciding factor. As the customer noted, Intelligent Servers' three-year hardware warranty on refurbished equipment stood out in a market where most suppliers offer three to six months at best - if anything at all.
Industry:
Research
Organisation size:
100+ employees
Hardware:
HPE Z Workstations
Software:
Windows 10 Pro
Location:
Sweden
Workstations Configured to Exact Business Requirements
The Chief Technology Officer was familiar with HP Z600 Workstations but required them to be configured with powerful components to ensure they could combat the data-intensive tasks the company embarks on every day. He was quickly and easily able to choose the exact Processors, Memory, Hard Drives and Graphics Cards he required using the Intelligent Servers online build tool. Combining the power of Intel Xeon X5600 processors, NVIDIA Quadro NVS Graphic Cards, 48GB of HP Memory and 1TB Seagate SATA Hard Drives, the HP Z600 Workstations were specifically optimised for data science.
Knowing that all the components in the online build tool were fully compatible with the HP Z600, despite them being from a range of brands (Intel, NVIDIA, HP, Seagate) saved him time going back and forth with quotes and checking spec sheets for compatibility. The three year warranty with all parts including remote setup and support also reassured him of the quality of the hardware he was buying.
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Key Benefits
Configured to their exact technical needs and budget with easy to use online build tool
Fast and free international shipping on all orders online
Three year warranty including remote setup and support
Fully trained technical experts just a phone call away
Exceptional after-sales service from fully trained and experienced team
Custom packaging to ensure a safe transit
After a lot of researching, I decided to purchase my HP Z600 Workstations from Intelligent Servers largely due to them having a three year hardware warranty despite them being refurbished (most suppliers only offer 3-6 months, if any).
CTO
Research Company, Stockholm, Sweden
Since IT systems aren't cheap, deciding where to spend our money can be a difficult decision. Next time I'm ready to buy, Intelligent Servers is the first place I'll go
CTO
Research Company, Stockholm, Sweden
"Second to None" Aftercare
Although their offices are located in Sweden, over 1,000 miles away from the Intelligent Servers UK warehouse, the Chief Technology Officer benefited from the free delivery on all orders worldwide offered on the Intelligent Servers website. The Workstations were fully configured by HP specialists and thoroughly tested to ensure they were ready for immediate deployment upon arrival. Packed in bespoke packaging to ensure a safe transit, the Workstations arrived with 48 hours of placing his online order.
Integrating new IT systems into existing infrastructure is not always a simple task, and when a few teething problems occurred, the Intelligent Servers team were on hand to support deployment. IT specialists talked him through the process over the phone and via email and his issues were quickly resolved.
The systems arrived in less than 48 hours after purchase and were extremely well packed for its journey. I was struggling to get Windows to see that there were two CPU's and not one, however to my surprise Intelligent Server’s aftercare service both via email and over the phone was excellent, truly second to none! In my experience, most companies take your money with a smile and then become varying degrees of unhelpful when problems arise. It took a few ideas bouncing back and forth but between us, the solution was identified (a very simple one as it turned out), and it is now purring like a well fed kitten!
CTO
Research Company, Stockholm, Sweden
