Data Centers migration to Azure Platform

Multi-National Tobacco Company

Challenge

The client aimed to reduce costs and centralize a highly distributed business spanning 110 global data centers without compromising service quality. A critical component was transforming the rapidly evolving Azure platform into a stable, enterprise-ready solution. They required effective migration tools, standardized methodologies, and a dynamic platform to fully harness the benefits of the cloud.

Solution

As part of the global transformation initiative, GDC Services led the design, build, and migration of the Azure platform. Key achievements included:

• Standardization & Automation: Streamlined the estate to enhance efficiency and scalability.

• Infrastructure Rationalization: Aligned the environment with best practices to reduce complexity.

• Cost Transparency: Delivered ongoing services on a pay-per-use model offering clear cost insights and flexibility.

GDC Services empowered the client with a modern, cost-effective, and scalable cloud infrastructure that supports business goals while enhancing operational efficiency.

Results

GDC Services enabled the client to modernize their IT infrastructure by:

• Agile Cloud Adoption: Transitioning from legacy applications to dynamic, scalable cloud services to boost operational agility and innovation.

• Enhanced User Productivity: Optimizing the Azure platform to provide a seamless user experience and drive productivity.

• Cost Efficiency: Achieving the Global Cloud Program’s business case by reducing operational costs through rationalization, automation, and consumption-based pricing.

• Scalability & Flexibility: Establishing a robust Azure platform that adapts to evolving business needs and supports global growth.

• Faster Time-to-Market: Streamlining processes to reduce deployment timelines for new services and applications.