Seamless Cloud Migration for Sterling Capital Group

Overview

Sterling Capital Group, a prominent financial services firm, was seeking to modernise its IT infrastructure to enhance performance, security, and scalability. Their on-premise systems were limiting business growth, and the need for a robust, cloud-based solution became paramount. Eastbest Limited partnered with Sterling Capital Group to execute a seamless cloud migration, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.

Client Challenges

1. Outdated On-Premise Systems:
   Sterling Capital Group’s legacy infrastructure struggled to handle increasing client demands and evolving regulatory requirements.

2. Data Security Concerns:
   Ensuring compliance with strict financial regulations required a secure and reliable cloud solution.

3. Limited Scalability:
   The existing systems could not accommodate the company’s rapid growth and future expansion plans.

4. Operational Downtime Risks:
   The firm needed a smooth transition to the cloud without impacting critical business operations.

Our Approach

Eastbest Limited adopted a strategic, phased approach to ensure a successful cloud migration for Sterling Capital Group.

1. Discovery & Planning:

• Conducted a thorough assessment of the existing infrastructure and business processes.
• Identified critical systems and applications to prioritise during migration.
• Created a detailed roadmap outlining the migration timeline and milestones.

2. Migration Execution:

• Migrated systems and data to a secure Microsoft Azure cloud environment.
• Ensured compliance with financial industry regulations, including GDPR and PCI DSS.
• Implemented cloud-based disaster recovery and backup solutions.

3. Optimisation & Support:

• Fine-tuned cloud configurations for optimal performance and cost efficiency.
• Trained the client’s IT staff on cloud management tools and best practices.
• Provided 24/7 monitoring and post-migration support to ensure smooth operations.

Solutions Delivered

1. Azure Cloud Migration:
   Transitioned core operations, applications, and data to Microsoft Azure, enhancing scalability and flexibility.

2. Secure Data Storage:
   Utilised advanced encryption and security protocols to safeguard sensitive financial data.

3. Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS):
   Established a robust disaster recovery solution for data protection and rapid recovery.

4. Compliance Management:
   Ensured the cloud setup met stringent financial regulatory requirements.

5. Cost Optimisation:
   Right-sized resources to achieve a 25% reduction in operational IT costs.

Results & Impact

• Improved Scalability:
  The new cloud environment supports Sterling Capital Group’s growing client base and expanding services.

• Enhanced Security:
  Advanced security measures ensured 100% compliance with financial regulations and reduced data breach risks.

• Increased Efficiency:
  Migration reduced system downtime by 80%, ensuring uninterrupted business operations.

• Cost Savings:
  Operational costs decreased by 25% due to optimised cloud resource allocation.

Client Testimonial

“Eastbest Limited exceeded our expectations by delivering a seamless cloud migration with zero disruptions to our daily operations. Their expertise in financial regulations and cloud technologies has been instrumental in our transformation.”
– David Sterling, CTO of Sterling Capital Group

Takeaway

This project highlights the transformative power of cloud migration in the financial services industry. If your organisation is ready to elevate its infrastructure, Eastbest Limited can guide you every step of the way.