Disaggregated Storage Platform for Financial Services

This case study outlines the collaboration between Finanz Informatik Technologie Service (FI-TS) and Lightbits Labs, focusing on the development of a disaggregated storage platform designed for the financial services sector. The document details the challenges faced by FI-TS, including underutilized storage capacity and performance in their data centers, and the need for a solution that meets stringent EU and German data compliance regulations. The case study describes how FI-TS required a centralized storage solution that integrates with Kubernetes and provides high availability while maintaining compliance with financial regulations. It explains the implementation of Lightbits' NVMe over TCP technology, which allows for efficient scaling and high performance. The study also highlights the benefits of the new storage architecture, including improved resource utilization, reduced total cost of ownership, and enhanced security measures. Overall, the document presents a comprehensive view of the solution's impact on FI-TS's operations and its ability to meet customer demands.