Securing IT Autonomy through Open Source-Based Standardization - Financial Group H
Financial Group H addressed complexity and cost issues caused by diverse DBMSs by unifying heterogeneous DBMS environments into an open-source database, establishing a standardized operating system. As a result, they reduced total cost of ownership by 30% and enhanced IT efficiency and scalability through increased technological autonomy.
Challenge
Financial Group H faced increasing management complexity, higher license costs, and a lack of technical consistency due to operating various DBMSs across its affiliates. Differing management policies and operations for each DBMS led to slower failure response, rising maintenance costs, and accumulated inefficiency for new projects. An integrated strategy was required to improve IT efficiency and agility across the group.
Solution
The company undertook a comprehensive assessment of its database environment and developed a strategy to integrate multiple commercial DBMSs into open-source databases. Constructed a standardized operating model applicable group-wide and established a technology framework free from vendor lock-in. Provided operator training and standardization guidelines alongside technology transfer to ensure smooth adoption of the new DB environment.
Results
- About 30% reduction in TCO: Secured IT investment flexibility through cost efficiency in licenses, maintenance, and overall management resources
- Strengthened operational consistency: Accelerated failure response and improved management efficiency with standardized operating systems
- Secured technological autonomy and scalability: Enhanced capability to expand cloud and adopt new technologies by breaking away from vendor dependency
Improved IT governance at the group level: Increased IT efficiency across the group with unified DB management policies