Context
The client, a large international insurance group, initiated a modernization program of its IT infrastructure as part of its Cloud migration. This strategic initiative aims to redesign the storage architecture to meet security, performance, and resilience requirements, while supporting the transition to hybrid and Cloud environments. To successfully deliver this transformation, the client relies on Avaliance, in collaboration with NetApp, to design and deploy Cloud storage solutions aligned with business needs and group standards.
Challenges
The client needed a reliable, secure, and resilient Cloud storage infrastructure capable of supporting the gradual migration of data to hybrid or full Cloud environments.
The challenges included ensuring full service continuity, protecting sensitive data, improving data access performance, and implementing a scalable architecture enabling long-term cost optimization.
Achievements
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design of secure, high-performance, and scalable Cloud storage architectures
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integration of NetApp solutions tailored to hybrid and Cloud environments
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support for data migration within a secure and controlled framework
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optimization of data availability, resilience, and performance
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coordination with technical teams to ensure overall architectural consistency
Technologies Used
Results
Context
As part of optimizing its Cloud governance, the client initiated a FinOps approach aimed at better controlling its expenses, structuring a reliable internal chargeback model, and increasing transparency on Cloud costs. To move from partial visibility to full and controlled cost management, the client relies on Avaliance to deploy the Apptio One tool, structure FinOps processes, and support business and IT teams in this transformation at the group level.
Challenges
The client needed a comprehensive and reliable view of its Cloud expenses to enable 100% internal chargeback and precise budget management.
The challenges also included integrating FinOps practices into existing Finance and IT processes, identifying cost optimization levers, industrializing FinOps best practices, and supporting change management across business and technical teams.
Achievements
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implementation and configuration of the Apptio One tool to ensure data ingestion, cost modeling, and internal chargeback (showback / chargeback)
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integration of Apptio One into existing Finance and IT processes
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definition and deployment of a unified FinOps framework across the organization
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identification and dissemination of best practices and tools to detect cost-saving opportunities
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change management support for business and technical teams and training on Cloud cost management
Technologies Used
Results
Context
As part of its IT modernization strategy, the client launched a Cloud transformation program aimed at enhancing the performance, security, and resilience of its infrastructure. To support this strategic initiative, the client relies on Avaliance to design and implement Cloud architectures that comply with internal standards and align with industry best practices.
Challenges
The client aimed to establish robust and scalable Cloud architectures to accelerate its digital transformation while maintaining control over technical risks.
Key challenges included migrating critical environments to the Cloud without service disruption, industrializing API management through a centralized solution, and structuring BI and Data usage within a secure, high-performance, and sustainable framework. It was also essential to ensure consistency in architectural decisions and drive internal team adoption of new Cloud practices.
Achievements
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design of secure, resilient, and scalable Cloud architectures tailored to critical environments
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optimization of Cloud infrastructure performance and availability
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implementation of architectural standards to industrialize API management and BI/Data usage
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support for teams in adopting Cloud best practices and defined architectural standards
Technologies Used
Results
Context
The client initiated a structured approach to its Cloud governance, with a strong focus on controlling access to the Microsoft Azure environment. To secure these accesses and align practices with the group’s ITSM standards, the client relies on Avaliance to define and formalize a Cloud access request management process, covering all Azure use cases.
Challenges
The client needed to ensure that Cloud access complied with ITSM best practices (based on ITIL) and internal security and governance requirements.
The challenges also included centralizing and securing the processing of Azure requests, particularly through Azure Marketplace, improving coordination with infrastructure teams, and maintaining a high level of service for internal users, measured by SLA compliance.
Achievements
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analysis and qualification of access requests to Azure environments
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definition of a target request management process, integrating ITSM and governance requirements
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integration of Azure Marketplace-related flows into the access management process
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implementation of change compliance controls in coordination with CAB bodies
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operational coordination with infrastructure teams and clarification of roles and responsibilities
