CASE STUDY
Cloud Migration for Middle East-Based Travel
Company
Challenge
A leading Middle East based travel company was looking to enhance operational efficiency and scalability by migrating from on-premises infrastructure to AWS cloud. The company was going through the following challenges:
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Legacy Infrastructure and disaster recovery:
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The client was using outdated on-premises infrastructure that was becoming increasingly expensive to maintain and upgrade.
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Limited flexibility and scalability to support growing business needs.
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Lack of robust disaster recovery plan, risking downtime due to system failures
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Operational Inefficiencies:
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High operational costs due to hardware maintenance and energy consumption.
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Prolonged deployment cycles and slow provisioning of resources.
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Solution
Xponentium implemented a comprehensive solution to address the client’s challenges with the following key components:
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·Comprehensive Assessment and Migration Strategy formulation:
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Conducted a thorough assessment of existing infra, applications, and dependencies.
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Identified critical applications and workloads suitable for cloud migration.
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Developed a detailed migration strategy leveraging AWS services, focusing on minimal disruption and optimal resource utilization.
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Utilized Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.
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Migration Execution, Training and Support:
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Executed migration in phases to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
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Ensured seamless transfer of applications without altering their existing architecture.
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Implemented serverless architectures where applicable to enhance performance and reduce costs.
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Provided extensive training sessions and support for the client's IT team on managing and optimizing the new cloud environment. Ensure smooth post-migration operations.
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Xponentium Impact
Xponentium was able to make the following impact through this project:
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Cost Savings:
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Achieved a 35% reduction in operational costs by eliminating on-premises hardware maintenance and optimizing resource usage on AWS.
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Reduced energy consumption by 40%, contributing to the client's sustainability goals.
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Enhanced Scalability and Flexibility:
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Improved application performance and responsiveness by 50% through the use of AWS services.
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Enabled the client to scale resources dynamically based on demand, ensuring better customer experiences during peak travel seasons.
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Improved Operational Efficiency and Disaster Recovery:
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Implemented a robust disaster recovery plan leveraging AWS's global infrastructure, reducing potential downtime by 60%.
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Accelerated deployment cycles from weeks to hours, enhancing the client's agility in launching new services and features. Streamlined resource provisioning, allowing the IT team to focus on strategic initiatives rather than routine maintenance.
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