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.

Avaliance Intervention

Achievements

Avaliance deployed a structured and progressive FinOps approach, built around the following pillars:
  • implementation and configuration of the Apptio One tool to ensure data ingestion, cost modeling, and internal chargeback (showback / chargeback)

  • integration of Apptio One into existing Finance and IT processes

  • definition and deployment of a unified FinOps framework across the organization

  • identification and dissemination of best practices and tools to detect cost-saving opportunities

  • change management support for business and technical teams and training on Cloud cost management

Technologies Used

Apptio One
FinOps
Cloud Cost Management
Showback / Chargeback
Budget Optimization

Results

Thanks to Avaliance’s intervention, the client achieved concrete and measurable results:
1
implementation of full and reliable visibility over 100% of Cloud expenses, enabling accurate internal chargeback
2
estimated 15% to 25% reduction in Cloud costs through identification and activation of optimization levers
3
significant improvement in budget management, with shared indicators across Finance, IT, and business teams
4
industrialization of FinOps practices at the group level, ensuring sustainable governance of Cloud costs
5
increased maturity of teams, now autonomous in managing, analyzing, and optimizing Cloud spending

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.

Avaliance Intervention

Achievements

Avaliance implemented a comprehensive and structured Cloud architecture approach, built around the following pillars:
  • design of secure, resilient, and scalable Cloud architectures tailored to critical environments

  • optimization of Cloud infrastructure performance and availability

  • implementation of architectural standards to industrialize API management and BI/Data usage

  • support for teams in adopting Cloud best practices and defined architectural standards

Technologies Used

Cloud Architecture
API Management
Business Intelligence
Data Infrastructure
Resilience & Scalability

Results

Thanks to Avaliance’s intervention, the client achieved concrete and measurable results:
1
secure migration of critical environments to the Cloud with no service disruption for users
2
improved resilience and performance of Cloud infrastructures, reducing operational risks
3
industrialization of Cloud and Data usage, enabling faster deployment and evolution of services
4
reduced risks related to architectural decisions through a clear and shared technical framework
5
increased adoption of Cloud practices by internal teams, supporting a sustainable and controlled transformation

Context

The client operates a critical trading application supporting its market activities. This platform, used daily by business teams, requires a high level of availability, performance, and reliability. To secure the operation of this application and support its evolution within a controlled framework, the client relies on Avaliance to strengthen DevOps operations and ensure the ongoing stability of the platform.

Challenges

The client needed to ensure the availability and performance of the trading platform for users with high operational demands, while securing the underlying technical environment.

The challenges also included the ability to anticipate and resolve incidents quickly, ensure reliable operations within an Agile environment, and embed the platform in a continuous improvement approach without compromising service stability.

Avaliance Intervention

Achievements

Avaliance implemented a DevOps approach focused on reliability and performance, through:
  • management of the technical operations of the trading platform and its hosting environment

  • securing and optimizing technical operations related to system stability and maintenance

  • proactive management of incidents and performance issues

  • integration of DevOps and Agile practices to improve platform resilience and scalability

  • continuous contribution to improving the operational environment in coordination with business and technical teams

Technologies Used

DevOps Agile High Availability Trading Application Continuous Improvement

Results

Thanks to Avaliance’s approach, the client achieved concrete and measurable results:
1
significant improvement in the availability of the trading platform, reducing the impact of incidents on market activities
2
reduced incident resolution time through more proactive and structured operations
3
long-term stabilization of the technical environment, ensuring consistent performance for end users
4
strengthened platform scalability, embedded in a continuous improvement approach without service disruption
5
improved operational control of a critical application at the core of the client’s business challenges

Context

The client operates critical Linux environments requiring a high level of security, availability, and operational reliability. To support this transformation, Avaliance is engaged to strengthen system security, ensure operational stability, and structure the automation of operational processes.

Challenges

The client needed to strengthen the security of its Linux environments, improve vulnerability management, and ensure service continuity across critical infrastructures.

The challenge also involved industrializing operational practices, integrating appropriate security solutions, and enhancing the efficiency of RUN teams within a structured technical and organizational framework.

Avaliance Intervention

Achievements

Avaliance deployed a structured approach combining security, automation, and operational management, through:
  • integration of security solutions (SIEM, administrative bastion)

  • automation of operational processes and patch management

  • reinforcement of operational stability for Linux environments

  • securing systems and data flows

  • technical support and operational management of RUN teams across critical scopes

Technologies Used

Linux
SIEM
Administrative bastion
Patch management

Results

Thanks to Avaliance’s intervention, the client achieved concrete and measurable results:
1
30% to 40% reduction in manual interventions through automation of recurring operations
2
significant improvement in the availability of critical environments, with a noticeable decrease in Level 3 incidents
3
strengthened security posture through system hardening and improved detection of security events
4
faster maintenance and update operations, reducing processing times and operational risks
5
increased maturity of RUN teams, now equipped and structured to manage Linux environments in an industrialized and secure manner
6
improved detection of security incidents through SIEM integration and centralized system logging

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.

Avaliance Intervention

Achievements

Avaliance deployed a structured approach aimed at framing, securing, and industrializing Cloud access management, through:
  • analysis and qualification of access requests to Azure environments

  • definition of a target request management process, integrating ITSM and governance requirements

  • integration of Azure Marketplace-related flows into the access management process

  • implementation of change compliance controls in coordination with CAB bodies

  • operational coordination with infrastructure teams and clarification of roles and responsibilities

Technologies Used

Microsoft Azure Azure Marketplace ITIL SLA CAB

Results

Thanks to Avaliance’s support, the client achieved concrete and measurable results:
1
100% standardization of Azure access requests through a single, centralized process
2
estimated 25% to 35% reduction in request processing time through clarified workflows and responsibilities
3
improved compliance with Cloud access request SLAs, with better predictability of timelines
4
strengthened security and compliance of access to Azure environments
5
implementation of a simple, efficient, and scalable framework, enabling the evolution of Cloud usage at the group level

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ITSM & Governance
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Cloud Platforms
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