Case Studies

Enabling Scalable Growth Through Cloud Modernization

Background

The organization operated entirely on-premises with two data centers hosting all systems. While data was replicated across sites for redundancy, the infrastructure was outdated, vulnerable to ransomware, and incapable of supporting the organization’s growth objectives. Security threats were heightened due to shared replication of encrypted data across both sites, and the environment could support only a limited number of remote users.

Objectives

The project aimed to:

  • Enhance infrastructure scalability to support rapid business expansion.
  • Modernize and secure the environment, introducing cloud-native capabilities to enable innovation and resilience.

Solution Approach

  1. Environment Assessment
    • Evaluated infrastructure to identify components requiring edge computing.
    • Determined only a legacy ERP system needed to remain on-premises during transition.
  2. Roadmap Development
    • Created a migration roadmap focused on replacing legacy systems with SaaS or cloud-native alternatives.
    • Prioritized modernization through scalable and secure cloud offerings.
  3. Cloud Platform Selection
    • Selected Microsoft Azure to align with existing enterprise technology standards and support seamless integration.
  4. Cloud Landing Zone Deployment
    • Built a secure and scalable Azure environment:
      • Configured routing and authentication mechanisms.
      • Implemented a reverse proxy for added security.
      • Replaced a single terminal server with scalable remote access infrastructure supporting thousands of users.
  5. System Migration & Implementation
    • Migrated workloads to cloud-native services, leveraging Azure authentication.
    • Introduced advanced cloud data capabilities including:
      • Azure Data Lake, Databricks, and Synapse.
      • Avoided years of development and multimillion-dollar investments by skipping a traditional data warehouse build.

Outcome

  • Enabled the organization to scale 5x without additional infrastructure investment.
  • Transitioned from <100 to 2,500 remote users, ensuring full operational capability.
  • Delivered a secure, scalable, and future-ready cloud platform.
  • Positioned the business for continued innovation with lower total cost of ownership and stronger cyber resilience.

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