Migrating & Managing Azure Cloud Infra
Cherrylabs enabled a leading gold retailer to modernize IT by migrating from on-premises data center operations to Microsoft Azure Cloud—ensuring security, compliance, and performance during peak business seasons.
Large Gold Retail Enterprise | Retail – Precious Metals
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Background
The customer was evaluating a data center refresh investment and debating whether to upgrade existing infrastructure or move to the cloud.
Security and compliance were critical concerns, and the leadership sought a future-ready solution that would provide investor confidence while reducing operational risks.
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Challenges
- Loss of critical knowledge as onsite engineers resigned.
- Audit non-compliance in data center operations (backup & DR gaps).
- Performance bottlenecks during peak seasonal demand (e.g., Akshaya Tritiya).
- Need for seamless application migration with minimal downtime.
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Our Approach
- DC Operations Takeover: Cherrylabs assumed responsibility for IT operations and streamlined processes.
- DC Assessment & TCO Analysis: Provided a total cost of ownership study to guide cloud adoption decisions.
- Azure Cloud Design: Built a new architecture with chargeback models for departmental accountability.
- Workload Migration: Executed a low-downtime migration plan for applications and services.
The Results
Secure, Compliant, and Scalable IT on Azure Cloud
Peak Day Reliability
Akshaya Tritiya operations executed without major outages.
Cost & Time Savings
Cloud reduced IT overhead and accelerated go-live cycles.
100% Compliance
Achieved regulatory compliance, boosting investor confidence.
Enhanced Security
Implemented robust controls aligned with enterprise best practices.
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