Case Study: Xpert Consultancy eliminates costly tape hardware and secures Microsoft backups with StarWind Software VTL

Xpert Consultancy takes off the burden of a costly physical tape platform thanks to StarWind Virtual Tape Library (VTL)

Xpert Consultancy, a London-based managed IT service provider specializing in virtualization, migration and ongoing IT support, was constrained by an aging Firestreamer virtual tape setup that still relied on costly physical tape hardware. The existing VTL was incompatible with the latest Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager, putting data integrity and the effectiveness of backups at risk, and the company needed reliable 24/7 support for its virtual tape processes.

StarWind Virtual Tape Library met Xpert Consultancy’s requirements, enabling the company to retire the expensive tape platform, reduce hardware costs and integrate seamlessly with its Microsoft backup environment. The switch restored backup compatibility and data safety, delivered professional 24/7 support from StarWind engineers, and allowed Xpert to use its storage infrastructure more efficiently.

Xpert Consultancy

Yassin Hussain

Technical Directo