Project Summary:
Hutchison Ports KICT upgraded its Core Enterprise Infrastructure by deploying IBM Hybrid Flash System Storage and SAN switches across primary and DR sites.
Technologies:
- IBM SAN Storage & Switches Solution
- Innolytix Professional Services
Accelerating Infrastructure Efficiency at Hutchison Ports KICT through IBM Hybrid Flash System
| Industry | Ports & Shipping |
| Customer Overview | Hutchison Ports KICT, operating since 1998, stands as Pakistan’s leading container terminal located at the Port of Karachi. As part of Hutchison Ports — the world’s largest port operator — KICT plays a mission-critical role in supporting Pakistan’s trade ecosystem with fast, reliable, and efficient container handling services. |
| Challenges | To sustain its operational excellence and support continuously growing business-critical workloads, KICT needed a modernized and scalable storage infrastructure. Their existing system was limited in performance and flexibility, creating challenges in managing increasing data demands while ensuring business continuity. Key Requirements: Improved performance for storage workloads Scalable solution with expansion capability High data availability across primary & DR sites Long-term investment protection |
| Solution | Innolytix Pakistan Pvt. Limited (IPPL), a trusted IBM Gold Business Partner with certified system engineers, conducted a detailed requirement assessment and recommended IBM Hybrid Flash System Storage combined with IBM SAN Switches. Solution Footprint: IBM Hybrid Flash System deployed at Primary Datacenter Multiple IBM SAN Switches deployed at both Primary & DR Sites End-to-end turnkey delivery including: Supply Installation Configuration Migration services Project execution and testing |
| Results & Benefits | Enhanced storage performance for mission-critical applicationsGreater scalability — ready for future expansionImproved resilience and redundancy across both datacenter sitesSeamless data operations ensuring business continuityBetter ROI through investment protection |
| Conclusion | With this strategic upgrade, KICT is now positioned to confidently manage high-volume port operations and future technology adaptation. |