Technician inspects servers in a modern data center using a tablet for system monitoring

The new framework agreement gives ProVitako members access to modern SAN storage solutions for municipal data centres and public-sector organisations in full compliance with procurement requirements. The portfolio covers consulting and solution architecture, hardware, software and licensing, as well as implementation, support and operational services. 

With these solutions, Bechtle is addressing growing public-sector demand for high-performance, secure and highly available data storage. Working alongside its selected technology partners, the company is supporting customers throughout the entire infrastructure lifecycle—from planning and implementation through to ongoing operations—while helping municipalities and public authorities modernise their data centre environments. 

The agreement gives municipalities a strong foundation for advancing digital transformation and accelerating the modernisation of public services. 

The framework agreement covers the following services:

  • Consulting and solution architecture 

  • Provision and integration of SAN storage systems from HPE, NetApp, Quantum, FSAS and Everpure 

  • Software and licence management 

  • Implementation and migration 

  • Vendor support, as well as operational and modernisation services 

The framework supports projects ranging from the expansion of existing storage environments and the modernisation of backup and archiving infrastructures to comprehensive data centre transformations, backed by Bechtle’s nationwide data centre and public-sector expertise. 

Frank Wrede

With modern storage technology, data centre expertise and extensive public-sector experience, Bechtle supports government organisations in future-proofing and modernising their IT infrastructures.

Frank Wrede, Managing Director, Bechtle IT System House Westfalen-Niederrhein

At a glance.

  • Focus: SAN storage infrastructure for municipal data centres 

  • Customer: ProVitako eG 

  • Bechtle’s role: Trusted partner for consulting, implementation and operations 

  • Technology partners: Everpure, FSAS, HPE, NetApp, Quantum 

  • Contract volume: Over €150 million from 19 contract awards across seven lots 

Outlook.

Growing data volumes, the expansion of digital public services and increasing regulatory requirements will continue to drive the modernisation of municipal data centres in the years ahead. As a result, high-performance, scalable storage platforms are becoming increasingly important in ensuring availability, data security and cost efficiency. The new framework agreement gives public-sector organisations access to the technologies and services needed to meet these requirements efficiently and in full compliance with procurement regulations. 

Press release: Bechtle AG has signed two framework agreements with ProVitako