Why Tulip Deployed Nimble Storage Flash-

Optimised Solution

Presentation By:

Wayne Fairhurst Tulip Ltd

IT Infrastructure Services Manager

@ResponseData @NimbleStorage

Insert Page Title Here TULIP: A Few Facts About Us…

• We are a leading food producer in the UK

• Our primary markets are retail and food service

• Parent company Danish Crown

• 4-fold turnover in 10 years

• 330,000 tonnes product sales

• 8,000 employees (including contractual labour)

• 20 sites are located throughout England

• Head Office located in Warwick

Insert Page Title Here TULIP: Strategic Brands…

• We are proud to have a number of well known brands within our portfolio covering:

• Bacon • Gammon • Pork • Sausages • Savoury snacks • Cooked meats • Canned meats

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How did Nimble perform against our current storage solution?

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Insert Page Title Here Summary: Business Value

• Enhanced SLA’s

• Integral to BCP/ DR Capabilities

• Supports Consolidation Activities

• Future Expansion

• Service Transformation

QUESTIONS? Contact:

Response Data Communications Ltd

T: 020 7871 0800

E: dalida.moger@rdc.uk.com W: rdc.uk.com

@ResponseData

@NimbleStorage

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