NTK (HK) Ltd., a Hong Kong-based manufacturer of connectors, cable assembly, thermal solutions and DVD loaders with operations in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, is gearing up to be a world-class manufacturer. Founded in 1984, the group, with its 750-strong manpower, has constantly strived to improve its manufacturing standards, a fact affirmed by certifications attained from global standard agencies such the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Challenge
• Build a flexible, reliable, highly available e-business solution able to minimize downtime, lower total cost of ownership and maximize return on investment.
• Implement scalable ERP software with cross-platform interoperability based on Java technology that supports legacy as well as future technologies.

Solutions
• EDI22 Ltd provided locallydeveloped Java-based ERP software
• ShaoLin Microsystems delivered High Availability Cluster and Volume Replicator msoftware ported with the help of Intel ® Developer Services, Early Access Program.
• HP provided industry-leading HP Integrity rx2600 servers powered by 64-bit Intel ® Itanium® 2 processor, running on Linux.

Results
• Average of 37% increase in staff productivity with the high availability, 24x7 ERP/MRP systems
• Lower TCO over a five-year period compared with competing solutions
• Minimized downtime and provision of real time access to mission critical data with high availability feature
• Cost savings through "Zero Administration" capability
• Protect current investment while preparing the network for future technologies


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