Delta Electronics
About
Industry & location
Delta Electronics, founded in 1971, is a global leader in power and thermal management solutions. The company is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, and has a strong international presence with operations in over 170 locations worldwide. These include major markets across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Product & service
Delta Electronics offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including power electronics, automation, and infrastructure solutions. Their offerings encompass industrial automation systems, renewable energy solutions, data center infrastructure, EV charging solutions, and more.
Mission
Delta Electronics’ mission is “To provide innovative, clean, and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow.” This mission underscores their commitment to addressing global environmental challenges through cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, aiming to reduce carbon footprints and promote a greener planet.
The challenges
Complex system orchestration
Delta Electronics needed to enhance the orchestration of their complex system and network resources to improve operational efficiency and performance and integrate various components to work together.
Migration to open source
The company aimed to transition its existing infrastructure components to open source cloud and networking components, which required careful planning and execution to ensure minimal disruption.
Knowledge transfer
Delta Electronics required a thorough knowledge transfer process to equip their internal teams with the necessary skills to manage and maintain the new open-source environment.
Increased flexibility and agility
They sought to improve the flexibility and agility of their IT operations to better respond to rapidly changing conditions and evolving customer demands, thereby enhancing their business responsiveness.
The solutions
Advanced system orchestration
Fairbanks designed a customized OpenStack environment for Delta Electronics, enabling effective orchestration of their complex system and network resources. This ensured seamless integration of components, leading to significant improvements in efficiency and performance. The tailored environment allowed Delta to manage their IT infrastructure dynamically.
Seamless migration to open source
Fairbanks facilitated the migration of Delta’s existing infrastructure components to open-source cloud and networking solutions. This transition was meticulously planned and executed to minimize disruption and ensure continuity of operations. The integration of open-source technologies provided Delta with a flexible and scalable IT infrastructure.
Extensive knowledge transfer
To equip Delta’s internal teams with the necessary skills to manage and maintain the new open-source environment, Fairbanks conducted thorough training sessions and provided detailed documentation. This knowledge transfer was crucial in empowering Delta’s staff to take full control of their IT operations.
The results
Enhanced operational efficiency
The customized OpenStack environment significantly improved Delta’s operational efficiency. By enabling seamless orchestration and integration of system and network resources, Delta experienced streamlined operations and reduced downtime.
Increased agility and responsiveness
The introduction of agile methodologies allowed Delta to swiftly adapt to changing market conditions and evolving customer demands. This enhanced flexibility resulted in a more responsive and competitive business model, enabling Delta to deliver innovative solutions faster.
Improved resource management
The tailored environment provided dynamic management capabilities and optimized resource utilization. Boosting scalability, and efficiency, it led to cost savings and improved performance. Implementing energy-efficient technologies led to a notable reduction in data center power consumption.
Production line optimization
The use of digital twins and synthetic data for simulating and optimizing production lines resulted in reduced downtime and increased production efficiency. This innovative approach ensured high-quality standards and enhanced the overall productivity of Delta’s manufacturing processes.
