CASE STUDY infrastructure from a centralised dashboard . This is a key value benefit provided by the Nutanix platform .
Additionally , firmware upgrades are smoother and have become a non-event for the business as they happen automatically in the background without disruption . The Nutanix Move solution has proved beneficial in simplifying the migration of virtual machine from the older to the newer environment .
The benefit of migrating to the modern Nutanix environment means BIDTravel can rapidly respond to new projects . For instance , a new server can be created in 10 minutes as opposed to the 10 days in the past , before they can go-live .
TCM has been the implementation partner for BIDTravel across its Nutanix journey . “ TCM understands our environment well and has been with us since the initial implementation phase . This puts a strong foundation in place for our infrastructure to run smoothly . An implementation of this scale and complexity means we are reliant on having a good partner who is actively engaged with us ,” says Seedat .
Unlike many other businesses where technology is left in the backroom , BIDTravel puts technology at the forefront . “ Our technology team is at the forefront of operations . They are business partners for our nine divisions and key to unlocking growth .”
Next steps
For BIDTravel , the arrival of Nutanix Cloud in South Africa will be a game-changer . One of these areas is Nutanix Flow Network Security . While BIDTravel is already using this system , it is identifying additional options to integrate it into its environment . There is currently an ongoing project to enable microsegmentation through Nutanix Flow to improve the security capabilities of BIDTravel ’ s infrastructure .
There are also capabilities within AWS to optimise Nutanix at BIDTravel and other areas where technology ’ s services can be enhanced . Advanced technologies like AI and GenAI are important for BIDTravel . Nutanix infrastructure provides BIDTravel with the enabling environment to adopt these technologies .
“ We have been very specific in how we use AI and will introduce some exciting GenAI solutions over the next several months on top of our Nutanix infrastructure ,” summarizes Seedat . p
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