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All components on which e-fort is based were specifically selected because they are demonstrably and by reputation the best of their type in each area of operation. The Microsoft PlatformNobody understands and supports the Microsoft platform better than Microsoft. It is for this reason that Microsoft’s Windows Server and System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) are the key software components of the e-fort service. DPM boasts the highest performance and functionality in backing up MS platform components like SharePoint. EMC StorageEMC Corporation is the recognised world leader in information infrastructure technologies. Their customers include banks and other financial services firms, manufacturers, healthcare and life sciences organizations, Internet service and telecommunications providers, airlines and transportation companies, educational institutions, and public-sector agencies. IBM Server HardwareIn assembling a state-of-the-art blade server environment with maximum resilience and performance, e-fort could look no further than IBM. Coupled with EMC storage, the IBM server platform provides a solid foundation for all e-fort services. CISCO NetworkIt’s true that the quality of the underlying network shows through at all levels of computing. The e-fort network needed to be inherently secure, yet manageable and flexible. It is for these reasons that e-fort is built atop a network from world-recognised leaders, Cisco Systems. Physical LocationThe e-fort effortless data protection secondary storage facility is located within the highest-grade data centre. All critical systems are equipped with inbuilt redundancy including power, environmental controls, security/access control and fire protection. The facility is controlled by on-site security personnel and is monitored 24x7. |