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critical images and are frequently used, they are stored on tier I storage platform to ensure high availability and safety. Nirvanix provided better capabilities and provided additional level of protection as the images are now stored on the Cloud and are protected against any datacenter/localized infrastructure failures within Amylin. Further, Nirvanix’s “Plug and Play” architecture enabled them to seamlessly integrate the “CloudNAS” into their environment without any overhaul of their existing setup. Further, the new release of the product ties into their existing Netbackup and Commvault set‐up further simplifying backup, recovery and e‐discovery process. Amazon: Amylin leveraged Amazon for their compute infrastructure services (EC2). Several applications have been piloted in EC2, and some are now in full production. Additionally, Amylin expects to leverage EC2 and Cycle Computing’s CycleCloud for high performance research computing in the coming years. LiveOffice: Amylin implemented LiveOffice Mail Archive to store all Amylin email archives, for compliance purposes. This saved the significant investment in an in‐house email eDiscovery capability, and was available to the business much sooner than building a software solution. Symplified: Amylin deployed Symplified’s SaaS identify management package. Amylin found that deploying SaaS and cloud applications increased the problem of user account management and logins, and Symplified provided a fast to deploy and affordable solution. D. ROI achieved or expected (1000 characters max.): The storage cloud strategy resulted in a significant reduction in costs compared to the Tier I solution by approx 50+%. In many cases, ROI was achieved within couple of months into production use. Further, Cloud Storage enabled Amylin to achieve a significant business mile stone of having a basic data DR solution by storing and protecting data in the cloud. E. CONCLUSIONS/implications for the field (800 characters max.) Amylin implemented cloud solutions early, did extensive research, and selected some of the leaders in the cloud computing market. Starting a new infrastructure is a learning experience and Amylin continues to educate itself on recent cloud advancements and test its current plans. Amylin is looking ahead and into possibly launching an internal virtualization and private cloud with VMware, thus further complementing their current cloud deployments. With their four layers of the cloud in place, Amylin is in a solid position and can make sound selections based upon cost, control, performance and best fit. 6. REFERENCES/testimonials/supporting internal documents See power point presentation.
Published Resources for the Life Sciences 250 First Avenue, Suite 300, Needham, MA 02494 | phone: 781‐972‐5400 | fax: 781‐972‐5425 BMS is submitting nomination for Best practices at BIO-IT World 2010. The category for Best practices is: IT & Informatics: LIMS, High Performance Computing, storage, data visualization, imaging technologies Following is the nomination form that will be filled on line at the conference Website. _____________________________________________________________ Bio-IT World 2010 Best Practices Awards Celebrating Excellence in Innovation INSTRUCTIONS and ENTRY FORM www.bio‐itworld.com/bestpractices DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: January 18, 2010 (Updated deadline: February 19, 2010) Bio‐IT World is seeking submissions to its 2010 Best Practices Awards. This prestigious awards program is designed to recognize outstanding examples of technology and strategic innovation— initiatives and collaborations that manifestly improve some facet of the R&D/drug development/clinical trial process. The awards attract an elite group of life science professionals: executives, entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers and clinicians responsible for developing and implementing innovative solutions for streamlining the drug development and clinical trial process. All entries will be reviewed and assessed by a distinguished peer‐review panel of judges. The winners will receive a unique crystal award to be presented at the Best Practices Awards dinner, on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, in conjunction with the Bio‐IT World Conference & Expo in Boston. Winners and entrants will also be featured in Bio‐IT World. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Review criteria for entry and authorization statement (below).
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