Complete Genomics
With the TS-h3087XU-RP, Complete Genomics accelerated genomic research by tripling sample throughput, extending data retention, and cutting analysis times by 35%.
Background
Complete Genomics is a leading biotechnology organization focused on comprehensive genomic sequencing and data analysis to propel advancements in healthcare, personalized medicine, and biotechnology research. With state-of-the-art sequencing technologies, Complete Genomics generates immense amounts of genomic data daily, including detailed patient-derived sequences, research findings, and critical bioinformatics analyses. Their operations require robust and highly efficient storage solutions capable of handling multi-petabyte datasets securely and seamlessly.
As the scale of genomic data continued to grow rapidly, the existing infrastructure at Complete Genomics became increasingly inadequate. Managing and accessing vast quantities of sensitive genomic data efficiently was becoming a significant hurdle, adversely affecting research timelines, collaboration efficiency, and overall operational agility. It was clear that to sustain their rapid growth and support cutting-edge research, Complete Genomics needed a scalable, reliable, and cost-effective storage solution tailored specifically to their demanding requirements.
The customer uses these solutions
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Backup, Restoration & Sync for NAS
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Petabyte-Scale Storage
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NAS storage management
Challenges
The Complete Genomics R&D department faced critical issues:
Storage Limitations: The existing infrastructure couldn’t scale cost-effectively, and expansions required disruptive weekend migrations that impacted research continuity and analysis.
Collaboration and Efficiency: Fragmented storage resulted in delayed data transfers and hindered multi-team collaboration, extending analysis cycles by 30-40%.
Data Security and Accessibility: Inadequate redundancy and the lack of a unified security approach heightened risks of sensitive genomic data loss and restricted easy accessibility for researchers.
Solution
Having previously implemented QNAP solutions successfully for backup and disaster recovery, Complete Genomics recognized QNAP as a promising candidate. After evaluating solutions from Dell EMC, NetApp, and Pure Storage, QNAP stood out due to:
Cost-effectiveness: Approximately 40% lower cost-per-terabyte compared to enterprise solutions.
Modular Expansion: Flexible incremental expansion through JBOD units aligned seamlessly with their funding and growth model.
Ease of Management: Simplified, intuitive interface reduced the need for specialized training, empowering the IT team to effectively manage storage environments.
The deployment was completed efficiently within two weeks, significantly supported by QNAP’s technical team.
