Right columnParanet Solutions expertly guided Granite Properties in the process of upgrading their network of physical servers into a virtual environment, resulting in greater standardization, stability and scalability .Quote from right column “We wanted to get out of the IT business so we could fully focus on managing our business applications. Paranet has designed a smart and cost-effective solution that meets our long-term expansion needs.” – Clint Osteen, Granite Properties, director of ITParanet Solutions seamlessly transforms Granite Properties' aging server network into a high-tech virtual environment with no downtimeWhen Granite Properties joined forces with Paranet Solutions in 2008 to upgrade its worn-out server network server, the commercial real estate investment and management company has taken a substantial step forward in elevating its image as a green company that offers customers world-class services. “Granite's move to a virtual network has had a profound impact on how the company runs, its productivity and its increased focus on satisfying customers.” needs,” says Doug Tassan, vice president of client service at Paranet Solutions. The Challenge Exponential growth of more than a dozen buildings across Dallas, Denver, Atlanta and Houston in 10 years meant Granite Properties hastily put together its server system, adding new ones and replacing damaged equipment as needed. To meet the needs of its 130 widespread employees, Granite employed 30 aging physical servers, each running from its own box. When Granite Properties owner Clint Osteen contacted Paranet, obsolete and unwarranted equipment filled an entire room. Increasing outages and server hardware issues as servers expanded had become… half the paper… taking advantage of a virtualized managed system,” explains Tassan. “We don't sell a product or a service. We become partners with every client because our success is intertwined. We customize affordable plans that offer suitable and scalable solutions for your business. “ABOUT PARANET SOLUTIONS, LLCFor nearly 20 years, Paranet Solutions has provided world-class technology solutions and services, enabling customers to increase security, reduce risk and achieve greater operational value by focusing on their core business. From its headquarters in Dallas, Texas, the Paranet team works with customers in the United States and abroad. Now a premier member of the Dell PartnerDirect program, Paranet is able to offer Dell's award-winning, energy-efficient products that help businesses work faster, better and smarter. For more information about Paranet, visit www.paranet.com.