Japanese bank expects server consolidation to save it millions

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October 12, 2005, 1:36 PM — In an effort to reduce complexity, increase server utilization rates, and cut costs, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. undertook a consolidation effort that resulted in the replacement of 149 servers with 14 blade servers -- and the subsequent creation of 216 virtual servers.

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