Linux OS Reviews: GLOBUS evaluated several Linux solutions before selecting SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server. The company needed a comprehensive solution that was also modular and flexible. GLOBUS began implementing SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server in 20 of its smaller locations and in a short time saw good results. The company is now rolling out SUSE LINUX individually to all its 35 locations. An IT team of two can install, transfer data and test SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server for a store location in less than a week.

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OVERVIEW

Established 175 years ago, GLOBUS is a leading retailer in Germany with more than 20,000 employees and nearly 90 locations, including 10 in the Czech Republic. GLOBUS competes in a more than 35 markets, including food, electronics and home improvement, selling more than 100,000 products in each of its stores.

CHALLENGE

GLOBUS had been using a proprietary UNIX* system to run its custom-developed ERP applications. Each store location had an expensive server to run its ERP applications, as well as file and print services. With slim profit margins in the food market, the company needed to significantly reduce its IT expenditures, without sacrificing performance or reliability. By moving from a proprietary system to Linux*, GLOBUS sought to reduce both its software and hardware costs.

SOLUTION

GLOBUS evaluated several Linux solutions before selecting SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server. The company needed a comprehensive solution that was also modular and flexible.

GLOBUS began implementing SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server in 20 of its smaller locations and in a short time saw good results. The company is now rolling out SUSE LINUX individually to all its 35 locations. An IT team of two can install, transfer data and test SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server for a store location in less than a week.