DC Exit

Customized migration to the cloud: success through personalized plans and well-defined stages.

SCENARIO

A large international company, with a complex and extensive data center (DC) infrastructure, had the ambitious goal of completing a full data center migration (DC Exit) within a strict six-month deadline. This challenge included not only the technical complexity of the migration, but also the need to coordinate with various application owners spread across Europe.

GOAL

The client's primary goal was to perform a full DC Exit and move to a cloud infrastructure, while simultaneously improving the agility, efficiency, and resilience of its IT environment. All of this had to be accomplished within a precise deadline, ensuring a high level of performance, security, and compliance.

CHALLENGES

The complexity of the project lay not only in the technology and coordination with various application owners but also in the need to complete the migration within a tight time frame. Furthermore, the choice of the suitable cloud service provider and the assurance of connectivity and redundancy were critical aspects of the project.

SOLUTION

Cloud9 Reply responded to these challenges with a customized approach. After a detailed analysis of the existing data center infrastructure, Cloud9 Reply developed a personalized migration plan, which included different strategies for each application and service. In collaboration with Equinix, Cloud9 Reply ensured direct and secure connections between the various components of the cloud infrastructure. The multicloud model was adopted to provide flexibility and resilience. The entire migration process was carried out through a series of well-defined stages, reducing risks and ensuring a smooth transition to the cloud environment.

RESULTS

After a demanding six-month process, the migration from the data center to the cloud led to exceptional results that exceeded customer expectations.


  • PROJECT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED

    The DC Exit project was carried out within the strict six-month deadline required by the customer, meeting all technical and organizational requirements.

  • IMPROVEMENT OF AGILITY, EFFICIENCY, AND RESILIENCE

    Following the migration, the customer's IT infrastructure saw a significant improvement in terms of agility, efficiency, and resilience.

  • FLEXIBILITY AND SCALABILITY

    The adoption of the cloud model has increased the flexibility and scalability of the company's IT infrastructure. This means that the company is now able to quickly adapt to changes and new business opportunities.

  • IMPROVEMENT OF RISK MANAGEMENT

    With the cloud migration managed by Cloud9 Reply, the company has improved its ability to manage risks associated with data security and operational continuity, thanks to the robustness and resilience features of the cloud.

  • ACCELERATED INNOVATION

    The adoption of the cloud has allowed the company to accelerate innovation, leveraging the latest technologies and cloud best practices to improve their services and processes.

Cloud9 Reply responded to these challenges with a customized approach. After a detailed analysis of the existing data center infrastructure, Cloud9 Reply developed a personalized migration plan, which included different strategies for each application and service. In collaboration with Equinix, Cloud9 Reply ensured direct and secure connections between the various components of the cloud infrastructure. The multicloud model was adopted to provide flexibility and resilience. The entire migration process was carried out through a series of well-defined stages, reducing risks and ensuring a smooth transition to the cloud environment.