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we were able to cut the energy usage of our data centre by 20 %. This not only lowered our operational costs but has also contributed significantly to reducing our overall carbon emissions .

Our physical data centre footprint also scaled back appreciably – from 30U to just 3U . This reduction translates directly into lower energy consumption and cooling needs , further decreasing our carbon footprint .

In total , Pure ’ s platform has helped cut our CO 2 emissions by four tons per year . And because we ’ ve signed up for Pure ’ s Evergreen programme , we can manage product lifecycles more sustainably – Pure ’ s innovative approach allows for non-disruptive software and hardware upgrades , meaning we can extend the lifespan of our equipment and significantly reduce e-waste .

Given that we are committed to setting the gold standard for the industry when it comes to sustainability , Pure Storage is an invaluable partner .

How does Pure Storage ’ s technology enhance Andra ’ s data protection strategy , particularly in mitigating the risks posed by cyberattacks ?

Given the nature of our operations , cyberattacks are a major worry for us . Pure Storage has been a great help

in reducing this risk with its SafeMode feature on FlashArray . This feature automatically creates unchangeable , read-only snapshots of our data at specific points in time . If we ever face a ransomware attack , these secure snapshots give us clean copies of our data that can ’ t be tampered with or deleted by hackers . This is crucial for us because it means we can quickly restore our systems to their pre-attack state , minimising downtime and preventing data loss .

Can you discuss the measures taken to ensure Business Continuity and minimise downtime during the implementation / transition to the Pure Storage platform ?

In previous years , we conducted an exercise where we turned off half of our hardware to see if we could maintain operations . With Pure ’ s FlashArray , we can directly cut the power and the service will continue without any human intervention .

Over the past year , I ’ ve also come to appreciate the value of proactive alerts . Pure Storage sends us messages to warn of potential minor incidents , usually well before our outsourcing contractor even notices them . This early warning system has been incredibly useful in ensuring quality of service and Business Continuity .

What are Andra ’ s future plans in leveraging its partnership with Pure Storage to further optimise operations ?

With the new deployment successfully underway at our headquarters , the next step will be to replace the HPE arrays at our radioactive waste sites . Ideally ( although it is not a necessity ), we would love to standardise with Pure Storage arrays across all locations due to their excellent performance , ease of use , technical support and overall lower TCO . This is something that we will be exploring over the next few years . �

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