The Seamless Cloud Migration
Challenge: Client was experiencing severe growing pains. Their on-premise server was constantly maxed out, leading to daily slowdowns and crashes that halted creative work. Employees couldn't access large design files remotely, and the owner lived in fear of a hardware failure that would wipe out their entire project history. They needed a scalable, reliable, and modern solution.
Solution: Hani conducted a thorough assessment and recommended a full migration to Microsoft Azure. The solution included:
- Azure Virtual Desktop: Providing powerful, centralized workstations that any employee could access securely from anywhere, on any device.
- Azure Files: For seamless, high-speed file sharing and collaboration on large media assets.
- A phased migration plan: Executed over a weekend to minimize disruption, moving data and configuring new user environments.
Result:
- 99.9% Uptime: Eliminated crippling downtime, allowing the team to work uninterrupted.
- 30% Reduction in IT Costs: Switched from high capital expenditure on hardware to a predictable operational subscription model, saving thousands.
- Enabled Full Remote Work: Empowered the agency to hire top talent anywhere in the country, directly supporting their growth goals.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Teams could now work simultaneously on the same projects without version control issues.