Case Study: Texas Tech University System extends storage life and cuts costs with Park Place Technologies

Extending Life, Reducing Costs of Data Center Storage Assets

Texas Tech University System (TTUS) needed a more flexible, cost-effective way to support aging server, storage, and tape library infrastructure across its distributed data centers. With critical systems running in a remote location and OEM support for its legacy SANs nearing end of life, the university turned to Park Place Technologies for third-party hardware maintenance.

Park Place Technologies provided onsite spare parts inventory, responsive break/fix support, and customized post-warranty coverage for Dell, EMC, Quantum, and Brocade equipment. The solution helped TTUS cut maintenance costs by up to 50% on specific devices, defer nearly $300,000 in replacement spending, and keep systems running with faster response times and quicker restoration of service.

Texas Tech University System

Dustin Jordan

Assistant Director of Technology Operations and Systems Management