Case Study: Algoma Steel achieves a sustainable, predictable IT refresh with Dell Technologies' Technology Rotation

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Algoma Steel, a century-old Canadian steel manufacturer, faced aging IT infrastructure, growing technical debt and the need for predictable, OpEx-funded refresh cycles to support a major decarbonization push (including a move to electric arc furnaces). The company sought a flexible financing and lifecycle approach that would reduce downtime and let IT better partner with the business while advancing sustainability goals — and engaged Dell Technologies (via Dell Payment Solutions and its Technology Rotation program) to meet those needs.

Dell Technologies implemented Technology Rotation through Dell Payment Solutions, providing tailored payment cadences and lifecycle management so Algoma Steel could move to an OpEx model, eliminate legacy technical debt and maintain a regular five-year refresh cycle. The solution delivered measurable impact: up to 60% cost savings over six years, up to an 81% reduction in unplanned storage downtime, a 534,000‑kg reduction in server carbon footprint, and predictable IT spending that enabled greater operational agility and sustainable innovation.

Algoma Steel

Marc Disano

Manager of IT Infrastructure