In this episode of Partner POV ON-SITE from Scale Computing Platform//2025 in Las Vegas, host Katie Bavoso sits down with Jack Ahrens, Director of IT at Kura Sushi USA, and Mark Essayian, General Manager at KME Systems, to discuss how the restaurant chain is leveraging Scale Computing and its partners to power its rapid growth and ensure consistent customer satisfaction.
Kura Sushi, a global restaurant brand with 500+ locations, uses a combination of in-house expertise and trusted technology partners to manage its unique infrastructure needs. Hear how Scale Computing helps reduce downtime, streamline operations, and support future scalability across the U.S. Plus, get insight into why KME Systems pivoted from a VMware partnership to one with Scale Computing—and never looked back.
🔍 Topics and Time Codes:
00:00–00:42 – Introduction to Kura Sushi USA and its growing IT footprint
00:42–01:24 – Why Kura Sushi relies on trusted partners like KME Systems
01:24–02:08 – How Scale Computing prevents costly restaurant downtime
02:08–02:46 – Impact of infrastructure upgrades on staff and guest experience
02:46–03:17 – Seamless Scale Computing implementation and future expansion plans
03:17–04:02 – The power of Scale’s partner ecosystem
04:02–05:02 – Why KME Systems shifted from VMware to Scale Computing