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Factor-y S.r.l. – Establishes a cost-effective, security-rich development environment with SoftLayer technology

IBM

Technology Category	Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries	Software
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development
Use Cases	Factory Operations Visibility & Intelligence
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
Challenge	Factor-y S.r.l., a web portal developer, was faced with the challenge of migrating its development infrastructure to a reliable cloud services provider with highly responsive technical support. The company needed a solution that would not only provide a secure and reliable environment but also support its expansion by providing resources to create and deliver innovative offerings. Read More
About Customer	Factor-y S.r.l. is a web portal developer based in Italy. The company specializes in delivering customized websites and portals to its customer base. As part of its operations, Factor-y needed to migrate its development infrastructure to a reliable cloud services provider. The company was looking for a solution that would not only provide a secure and reliable environment but also support its expansion by providing resources to create and deliver innovative offerings. Read More
Solution	Factor-y engaged IBM Cloud Services to provision SoftLayer virtual server infrastructure to host its development environment. With IBM® WebSphere® Portal and IBM Web Content Manager software running on the cloud platform, the company was able to quickly and easily deliver customized websites and portals to its customer base. The solution provided by IBM allowed Factor-y to avoid up-front investments in infrastructure by establishing a fully cloud-based development environment. Additionally, the SoftLayer® capabilities strengthened security by offering multilayer protection. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms

Applicable Industries

Software

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Factory Operations Visibility & Intelligence

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Challenge

Factor-y S.r.l., a web portal developer, was faced with the challenge of migrating its development infrastructure to a reliable cloud services provider with highly responsive technical support. The company needed a solution that would not only provide a secure and reliable environment but also support its expansion by providing resources to create and deliver innovative offerings.

About Customer

Factor-y S.r.l. is a web portal developer based in Italy. The company specializes in delivering customized websites and portals to its customer base. As part of its operations, Factor-y needed to migrate its development infrastructure to a reliable cloud services provider. The company was looking for a solution that would not only provide a secure and reliable environment but also support its expansion by providing resources to create and deliver innovative offerings.

Solution

Factor-y engaged IBM Cloud Services to provision SoftLayer virtual server infrastructure to host its development environment. With IBM® WebSphere® Portal and IBM Web Content Manager software running on the cloud platform, the company was able to quickly and easily deliver customized websites and portals to its customer base. The solution provided by IBM allowed Factor-y to avoid up-front investments in infrastructure by establishing a fully cloud-based development environment. Additionally, the SoftLayer® capabilities strengthened security by offering multilayer protection.

Impact #1	Avoided up-front investments in infrastructure with a fully cloud-based development environment
Impact #2	Strengthened security with proven SoftLayer® capabilities offering multilayer protection
Impact #3	Supported expansion by providing resources to create and deliver innovative offerings

Impact #1

Avoided up-front investments in infrastructure with a fully cloud-based development environment

Impact #2

Strengthened security with proven SoftLayer® capabilities offering multilayer protection

Impact #3

Supported expansion by providing resources to create and deliver innovative offerings

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Factor-y S.r.l. – Establishes a cost-effective, security-rich development environment with SoftLayer technology

Operational Impact