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Industry:
Managed Service Provider (MSP)
Client Need:
A national food manufacturer using an aging on-premises VMware environment needed to migrate its critical operations to a more secure and scalable cloud infrastructure. The client required robust disaster recovery and business continuity measures while adhering to strict service level agreements (SLAs) and maintaining a limited budget.
Project Overview:
The client sought a cloud migration solution to reduce reliance on outdated infrastructure, avoid costly hardware upgrades, and ensure scalability and security. The goal was to meet budget constraints while enhancing business continuity and operational resilience.
Challenges:
- Ensuring data protection for sensitive manufacturing data
- Meeting stringent uptime and availability requirements
- Delivering a cost-effective, scalable, and redundant solution
- Reducing dependence on high-maintenance legacy hardware
Solution:
CaaB deployed a Windows-based cloud environment with disaster recovery capabilities designed to meet the client’s operational needs. The solution included:
- Scalable architecture with built-in redundancy to support the required SLAs
- Disaster recovery tools to prevent data loss and ensure rapid recovery
- Performance optimization for operational efficiency.
Implementation Strategy:
CaaB worked closely with the MSP to implement a phased migration, ensuring minimal disruption. This included full migration of the VMware environment and the retirement of aging infrastructure. The solution included layered security and proactive resource management.
Results:
- Business Continuity: The client’s operations were migrated to a resilient cloud environment, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Cost Efficiency: The client avoided hardware refresh costs by migrating to a scalable cloud solution.
- Operational Agility: The new cloud-based system supported scalability and growth without the constraints of physical hardware.
Key Takeaways:
The migration demonstrated the value of a cloud infrastructure solution designed to enhance security, meet strict SLAs, and optimize operational costs. By migrating to the cloud, the manufacturer improved business continuity while staying within budget.
