Hudson Scenic Studio
Virtualization Using Hyper-V
Hudson Scenic Studio
Virtualization Using Hyper-V
Industry
Theatrical Services
Geography
USA
Consulting
Project Services
technologies
Windows Server Hyper-V
Challenges/
Goals
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Finding a solution that provided a user-friendly, centralized location to help employees facilitate and manage their strategic initiatives
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Implementing a company intranet that was natively responsive to Microsoft Office 365
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Providing employees a digital workplace that could be accessed anywhere, anytime via desktop or mobile devices
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Improving employee experience with multi-way, peer-to-peer communication and a uniquely designed profile
Solution/
Approach
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Low code/no code intranet design and implementation plan
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Aesthetic, branded digital workplace where employees would remain motivated and engaged
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Site template updates managed through Powell Manager
To aid in the search for a new intranet tool, HJ Sims sought out the expertise of Synergy, an elite software consultant and implementation partner with a specialization in digital transformation. Having extensive experience with intranet projects and after working closely with HJ Sims to understand their project requirements and needs, Synergy recommended Powell Software’s intranet tool – Powell 365.
Hudson's growth required an IT infrastructure capable of scaling efficiently, and we were pleased to provide a solution that not only met their immediate needs but also positioned them for future success.” Thomas Rizetta - Senior Engineer
Results
All servers were successfully converted to Virtual Machines running under Hyper-V with near zero impact to the business as most conversions were performed out of normal operating hours, and zero impact to the end-users as no reconfigurations needed to be performed on their workstations. Thanks to the dramatic increase in hard drive capacities in recent years we were able to deliver a more than 10x increase in available storage over their previous servers, ensuring they have room for growth during the lifecycle of the current server.
Other noticeable and welcome benefits were the reduction in server hardware from five servers down to a single server resulting in dramatically reduced noise, power and cooling requirements. By taking advantage of Microsoft Windows Backup built into Hyper-V server, we were also able to simplify the backup procedure, eliminate the need for expensive third-party backup software and replace tape media with low cost removable hard drives, as well as simplify their DR recovery procedure. Due to the fact that the virtual servers are hardware independent, it would be possible to rapidly restore the infrastructure to a new Hyper-V server.
Reduce server operating costs
Increase storage capacity
Simplify backup and recovery
Results
Improved collaboration among staff
Ability to locate and view information in meaningful ways
Improved quality of life for residents who are better informed
Overview
Since 1980, Hudson Scenic Studio began as a small shop with just five employees in upstate New York. Today, the company makes its home in a 72,000 square foot facility in Yonkers, NY that enables it to build and set-up the large structures and intricate installations designed by many of the leading set designers, lighting designers, architects, and artists of our time. Hudson is 'where Broadway shows start'. From pre-production planning and budgeting to installation and maintenance, Hudson Scenic Studio provides a full range of services to bring any stage project to life.
Challenges/Goals
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7 geographic locations
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Need to organize information per locations and functional area
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Need to surface resident data securely
Solution/Approach
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Complete discovery to understand unique requirements
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Develop dynamic Employee Portal taxonomy to manage information
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Use BCS to surface only non-sensitive resident profile information
Summary Data
As one of America's pioneering financial services firms, HJ Sims is committed to helping individuals and organizations meet the financial challenges of today and tomorrow.
