• Two men stand in the Algoma Steel factory wearing dark blue jumpsuits and bright blue construction helmets. As they talk to each other, a large roll of steel can be seen in the background.

    CUSTOMER STORIES

    Inspiring sustainable innovation, empowering any IT roadmap

    • CustomerAlgoma Steel

      Industry Manufacturing

      LocationCanada

    • Vision

      Algoma Steel, headquartered in Canada, sought to become a more sustainable steel manufacturer and decided to undergo the largest decarbonization effort in Canada.

    • Solution

      To reduce its carbon footprint, Algoma Steel needed to replace legacy technology with leading solutions. By selecting Dell Payment Solutions, the manufacturer gained the IT to support environmental initiatives and created a sustainable financial framework. 

    • Impact

      With Technology Rotation, Algoma Steel can realize cost savings of up to 60% and can reduce unplanned storage downtime by up to 81%. The manufacturer also establishes a consistent refresh schedule and responsibly eliminates technical debt.

    • Marc Disano, Manager of IT Infrastructure, Algoma Steel

      "Technology Rotation from Dell has eliminated our technical debt, established a consistent IT refresh schedule and enabled us to focus on innovation." 

      Construction of the Algoma Steel electric arc furnace. A crane hoists a massive steel structure into place.

    • Business Results

    • Transitions to OpEx, establishing a consistent refresh schedule and predictable budget.  

    • Supports sustainability initiatives and eliminates technical debt.

    • Accelerates innovation and gains flexibility to support any IT roadmap.

    • Realizes cost savings of up to 60% and can reduce unplanned storage downtime by up to 81%.