Manor Lodge School and Hitachi Vantara transform learning

Hitachi Vantara Virtual Storage Platform supports future data demands and provides resilient infrastructure.

  • Thursday, 20th February 2025 Posted 1 month ago in by Phil Alsop

Hitachi Vantara has announced a collaboration with Manor Lodge School, an independent primary school renowned for its innovative outdoor and technology-based learning, to modernize its IT infrastructure and support future growth.

Following a comprehensive evaluation, Manor Lodge, based in Hertfordshire, UK, selected the Hitachi Vantara Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) implemented by trusted partners Qual and TD SYNNEX. The new system guarantees 100% data availability, providing the reliability and performance essential for digital education.

For more information about Hitachi Vantara’s Virtual Storage Platform One, visit:

https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/products/storage-platforms/data-platform

"Our previous outdated IT system at Manor Lodge caused bi-weekly outages, disrupting lessons for more than one hour at a time and impacting our teachers, students, and administrators alike," explained Matthew Clackett, IT and Digital Services Manager at Manor Lodge School.

"With the new infrastructure from Hitachi Vantara, our IT system just works,” continued Clackett. "Our teachers are now excited to integrate technology into lessons, confident that it will perform flawlessly. This transformation empowers us to be more ambitious in enhancing learning outcomes."

Hitachi VSP ensures uninterrupted access to critical teaching resources through its high-performance storage architecture. It eliminates the risk of hardware failures by providing automated self-monitoring capabilities, which proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they impact operations. With built-in scalability, the system allows Manor Lodge to expand capacity seamlessly as the school's IT and data demands grow. Additionally, the platform's advanced data protection features ensure that sensitive school records and student information are safeguarded against cyber threats.

"Manor Lodge’s concerns reflect a larger issue affecting schools and organizations striving to meet evolving educational and technological demands,” said Octavian Tanase, Chief Product Officer, Hitachi Vantara. “Manor Lodge School's success highlights how reliable, modern solutions like VSP can empower institutions to eliminate downtime, improve security, and focus on delivering exceptional learning outcomes. By investing in resilient IT infrastructure, schools can confidently embrace digital transformation and future-proof their operations."

Key benefits of Hitachi Vantara’s VSP include:

• Zero Downtime: Hardware faults and system crashes have been eliminated, ensuring seamless access to teaching resources.

• Enhanced IT Efficiency: The IT team can focus on strategic projects, incorporating coding, AR, VR and AI across the curriculum.

• Improved Cybersecurity: Modern systems ensure robust data protection and peace of mind for staff.

• Scalability for Growth: The new infrastructure can easily accommodate increasing data demands as the school grows. 

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