About Our Customer
Our customer is a renowned gold and diamond jewellery manufacturer with a global footprint, operating a network of international stores and manufacturing units. The company prides itself on its ability to deliver high-quality jewellery and excellent customer service. As their operations grew, they partnered with Embee Software to overcome critical infrastructure challenges and modernize their IT environment.
The Challenges faced by the customer
The customer faced several pressing challenges with their on-premises infrastructure:
- Aging Hardware: Their 10-year-old hardware struggled to meet the demands of modern workloads, impacting operational efficiency.
- Scalability Issues: During peak seasons such as festivals, the infrastructure was unable to handle increased demand, leading to performance bottlenecks.
- Outdated Operating System: They were operating on Windows Server 2012 R2, which was no longer receiving security updates, exposing them to risks.
- Limited Business Continuity: The existing setup lacked a robust disaster recovery plan, increasing the risk of prolonged downtime during system failures.
Solution offered by Embee
To address these challenges, Embee Software designed and executed a robust migration strategy tailored to the customer’s needs:
Assessment and Planning:
- Conducted a thorough assessment of their infrastructure to understand performance bottlenecks and application dependencies.
- Developed a comprehensive migration plan following Microsoft’s best practice.
Azure Migration:
- Migrated all workloads, including 40 virtual machines, to Azure in a Big Bang migration completed within 24 hours.
- Transitioned their Windows Server 2012 R2 workloads to Azure, leveraging extended security updates available on the cloud.
Enhanced Scalability and Performance:
- Optimized storage using Azure Ultra Disks for high performance.
- Implemented dynamic scaling to handle peak demand during festivals seamlessly.
Improved Security:
- Deployed Azure Sentinel for advanced threat detection and response.
- Implemented Fortinet firewalls and Azure Defender to strengthen Layer 4 and Layer 7 security.
- Enabled identity protection with Azure Active Directory, MFA, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
Disaster Recovery:
- Built a robust disaster recovery setup on Azure, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid failover capabilities.
Impact of the Solution
The customer realized significant improvements across multiple dimensions after migrating to Azure:
- Enhanced Scalability: Seasonal demands, especially during festivals, were seamlessly managed with Azure’s scalable infrastructure.
- Improved Performance: Azure Ultra Disks and optimized VM configurations ensured faster and more reliable application performance.
- Cost Savings: Transitioning from aging hardware to an OpEx model reduced upfront costs and provided predictable monthly expenses.
- Advanced Security: The integration of Azure Sentinel and Defender enhanced visibility and protection across their IT environment.
- Business Continuity: The disaster recovery solution enabled rapid failover and minimized the risk of extended downtime.
Customer Feedback
“The migration to Azure has transformed our operations. With Embee Software’s expertise, we’ve achieved the scalability and security we desperately needed. This has allowed us to focus on delivering exceptional products and experiences to our customers without worrying about IT limitations.”- IT Head
Before vs After Solution Implementation
| Aspect | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Scalability | Limited, causing performance issues during peak times | Seamless scaling with Azure’s dynamic infrastructure |
| Security | Outdated OS with no security updates | Enhanced with Azure Sentinel, Defender, and Fortinet firewalls |
| Cost Management | High costs due to aging hardware and maintenance | Reduced OpEx with predictable cloud-based expenses |
| Performance | Slow and unreliable during high-demand periods | Improved speed and reliability with Azure Ultra Disks |
| Business Continuity | No robust disaster recovery | Rapid failover with Azure-based DR solutions |
Unlock Scalability and Modernization with Azure and Embee!
Transform your IT infrastructure just like this leading jewellery manufacturer did with Embee Software’s Azure Cloud solutions. From seamless scalability during peak demand to robust security and disaster recovery, we deliver tailored solutions to modernize your business and enhance operational efficiency.
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