Case Studies by Solution
Storage
- Boston University (2011)
- Parkview Health (2011)
- SurePayroll (2010)
- INNOVATION Data Processing (2010)
- Texas Wesleyan University (2010)
- Centers for Dialysis Care (2010)
- Carolinas HealthCare System (2010)
- College of Central Florida (2010)
- Dunlap & Kyle Company (2010)
- Coriell Institute for Medical Research (2010)
- Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) (2010)
- Jackson County School Board (2010)
- NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center (2010)
- Alachua Cty IT Dept. (2009)
- Ascensus (2009)
- Bullmoose Tube Company (2009)
- St. Johns River Commun. College (2009)
- Suncoast Center for CMH (2009)
Boston University Realizes Greater Storage Capacity and Flexibility with IBM XIV and Power 7 Solution from Mainline
Boston University (BU), situated on the Charles River, is a major private urban research university with two campuses in Boston and operations around the world.
"With our new DR center, we can have the mainframe environment ready to start accepting requests from touch points within one hour." - Jay Boucher, Director of Systems Operations for BU
Mainline provides Parkview Health a secure healthcare compliant solution that increases IT efficiency and performance.
Health care delivery systems in the United States have undergone tremendous changes in the past decade.
"Mainline came to us with valuable suggestions and ideas and helped Parkview get the IFLs installed and running." - Paul Jones, Parkview Health's Director of IT
SurePayroll Optimizes Data Management for Mission-critical Website
Company makes better use of the existing storage without adding more complexity to their infrastructure
"The upgraded web servers performed so much better than we expected when we served the W-2s on the website. I was impressed." - Michael Fineberg, SurePayroll's Chief Technology Officer
INNOVATION Develops Storage Management Software for IBM z196 Mainframe with Mainline
Mainframe Solutions from our customers
Texas Wesleyan University Modernizes IT Infrastructure
Uses Phased Approach Starting With Server and Storage Consolidation
"By driving revenue, decreasing costs and providing greater administrative control, TXW's management recognizes IT's role as a partner in the business of running the university and in facilitating organizational excellence." - Marcus Kerr, TXW's Chief Information Officer
The Centers for Dialysis Care Achieves Greater Efficiency and Higher Performance with Server and Storage Consolidation
Healthcare Provider Consolidates 28 Servers down to 4!
"We were impressed with everyone we worked with from Mainline, their technical skills, ability to provide hands-on instruction and the willingness to stand behind their commitments," he emphasized. "I would absolutely work with Mainline again." - Mark Horste, CDC Director of Information Services
Carolinas HealthCare System Manages Explosive Data Growth with Storage Solution from Mainline
John Smykowski, Network Infrastructure Manager, responsible for day-to-day operations of CHS's data network and storage area network, was facing a number of challenges, but his primary concern was the explosive growth in data that the storage system was experiencing.
"For this project, Mainline was instrumental in bringing in expertise that proved to be essential to the success of the project. In fact," he concluded, "whenever we do major upgrades or install new applications, they are on site to support us whenever it's needed." - John Smykowski, Network Infrastructure Manager
The College of Central Florida's IT System Expands Service to Growing Student Body with Storage Solution from Mainline
The College of Central Florida, located in Ocala, is a public state college founded in 1957. The name change from Central Florida Community College in May 2010 reflects the broadened scope of the college's mission.
"Since the implementation of the IBM System Storage N with Metrocluster, about 260 additional terminals have been added, and they are all running smoothly." - Ron Kielty, Central Florida's Data Center Manager
Dunlap & Kyle Company Drives Tire Business Forward with Server, Storage and Business Continuity Solution from Mainline
Dunlap & Kyle Company, Inc. (D&K), also known as Gateway Tire and Service, is the third-largest privately-held tire distributor in the United States.
"With virtualized storage, we now have a much faster system with higher availability, better performance and management tools that make the whole configuration easier to manage." - Stuart Hill, CIO
Coriell Institute for Medical Research Acquires Mission-Critical IBM XIV® System Storage Solution from Mainline
Massive Repository of Genome and Cell Data Stored on Low-Cost IBM Storage Grid
"I would highly recommend the Mainline/IBM team," he concluded. "They proved to be exactly the right partner at the right time with the right solution. We would use them for other Coriell infrastructure needs." - Scott Megill, Coriell's CIO
BMI Provides Leading-edge Website Services to Songwriters and Music Publishers with Mainline Solution
Most people don't realize that when they hear music broadcast via radio, television, Internet, cell phone or in nightclubs, restaurants and live concerts, they are listening to intellectual property for which the songwriter, composer or music publisher must be paid.
"With Mainline's solution, we now can offer BMI affiliates and licensees immediate access, greater functionality and speedier transactions, cost effectively," - Dennis Marr, BMI Assistant Vice President
Jackson County School Board Upgrades IT System: Gets More Power & Lowers TCO with Mainline Solution
Frank Waller, the MIS Director for the JCSB, is responsible for managing IT in the school district.
"With this acquisition, we have current technology that will provide us with what we need to accommodate our student information processing and data needs for years to come." - Frank Waller, the MIS Director for the JCSB
To Continue Superior Service to User Agencies, NASA's Procurement Office Chooses Mainline/IBM Storage and Server Solution
When a U.S. Federal agency requires the latest commercial information technology products, systems, services or support, they use a government-wide acquisition contract vehicle (GWAC), a multiple-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to help them meet their technology requirements.
"Since we made the transition, we've had no problems, and are experiencing increased speed, reliability and serviceability with the new system." - Kermit Russell, SEWP System Administrator
Mainline Helps Alachua County Consolidate Servers Through Virtualization, Providing Higher Performance and Lowering TCO
Florida's Alachua County government provides public services ranging from public works - fire rescue, police and court system - to election oversight and tax collection for a county population of 227,120.
"Mainline is truly dedicated to superior service to customers. You can't put a price on that." - Dave Kochert, Assistant Director of ITS
Mainline Helps Ascensus Cost-Effectively Upgrade, Consolidate and Improve Disaster Recovery
Ascensus, the retirement services operating division of Crump Group, Inc. (CGI), is a leading provider of retirement plan solutions to company-sponsored retirement plans.
"With the disk and Power6 implementation, Ascensus saw a 130% performance improvement. For Ascensus customers, this means better monitoring and higher quality of service." - Carl Dotger, Vice President, Systems Engineering
Consolidation, IT Optimization & Lower TCO for Bull Moose Tube Company Through Mainline's Virtualization Solution
Most people haven't heard of Bull Moose Tube Company (BMT), but chances are they've had their hands on one of their products sometime in the past week.
"With Mainline's help, we've centralized management, optimized resources, automated operations and ensured business continuity and application availability" - Russ Carlisle, Network Administrator
St. Johns River Community College Provides Greater Educational Access with a Consolidation & Virtualization Solution from Mainline
St. Johns River Community College (SJRCC), serving three counties in northeast Florida - Putnam, Clay and St. John - is one of 27 community colleges in Florida whose mission is to increase educational opportunities and expand services to the community.
"Thanks to Mainline, this new IT infrastructure allows us to offer students and faculty broader, richer resources that are more accessible." - Melissa Miller, SJRCC Vice President
Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health Enables Higher Quality of Care with Mainline's Consolidation and Storage Solution
Florida's Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health serves 15,000 children, adults and seniors at more than 70 sites throughout Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Manatee and Sarasota counties.
The Mainline team members were very professional and knowledgeable, and were available to address any questions we had through the implementation, as well as afterwards." - John Walsh, Suncoast Information Services Manager
