The global cloud computing market is on a rapid ascent, projected to reach $1.24 trillion by 2027. Businesses are increasingly investing in cloud modernization to manage growing data needs, optimize performance, and navigate multi-cloud environments, with an emphasis on governance, security, and disaster recovery.

Amid these trends, a leading manufacturer in India’s electrical industry embarked on a critical transformation to overcome challenges in its legacy cloud infrastructure. With Noventiq as their trusted partner, the company executed a strategic shift, strengthening its cloud capabilities and enhancing its security posture, positioning the company for sustained growth in a competitive market.

About the Company

A leading manufacturer of wires, cables, and fast-moving electrical goods in India, this organization commands a dominant 25-26% share of the ₹80,000 crore domestic wires and cables market. With a 29% year-over-year revenue growth, the company has reinforced its position as an industry leader.

As the company’s operations expanded, the existing virtual machine (VM)-based database infrastructure began to struggle under escalating data volumes and performance demands.

Business Scenario

The company’s rapid growth necessitated an urgent modernization of its cloud infrastructure to address multiple pressing needs:

• Resource Management: A scalable and well-governed cloud environment to manage increasing workloads.
• Security: A robust, secure architecture compliant with the Azure Well-Architected Framework to mitigate risks and enable scalability.
• Scalability & Performance: A modernized database solution to handle growing data volumes and ensure peak operational efficiency.
• Database Integrity: The migration of 40 interconnected databases required meticulous planning to avoid disruption.
• Disaster Recovery: A comprehensive disaster recovery strategy to minimize downtime and protect critical business data.
• High Availability: Reconfiguring high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions to align with the company’s performance and security expectations.

The Solution

Noventiq worked collaboratively with the company to devise a holistic cloud transformation strategy, tackling both modernization and security challenges. By providing tailored solutions aligned with industry best practices, Noventiq cemented its role as a strategic partner, enabling the company to not only meet current demands but also future-proof its operations.

Database Modernization

• Comprehensive Assessment: Noventiq conducted a detailed evaluation of the company’s existing SQL Server databases hosted on Azure VMs, identifying areas of improvement related to performance and compatibility.
• Seamless Managed Service Migration: Noventiq facilitated a seamless transition to a managed database service, optimizing performance while ensuring the integrity of the 40 interconnected databases.
• High Availability & DR Configuration: Reconfiguration and testing of HA/DR setups ensured minimal disruption during the migration and beyond.

Secured Landing Zone & Disaster Recovery

• Structured Landing Zone: Following the Azure Well-Architected Framework, Noventiq designed a structured landing zone that enhanced resource governance and operational efficiency.
• Enhanced Security: Leveraging Azure Defender, Noventiq fortified the company’s security posture through improved network segregation and stringent security measures.
• Comprehensive DR Strategy: A tailored disaster recovery strategy was developed and tested regularly, ensuring business continuity and safeguarding critical data. By integrating these solutions, the company strengthened its cloud infrastructure and optimized cost management, setting the stage for future growth.

The Benefits

This strategic collaboration between the company and Noventiq didn’t merely resolve infrastructure challenges—it unlocked new avenues for growth and operational efficiency, reinforcing Noventiq’s position as a true transformation partner.

“The partnership with Noventiq has empowered us to not only address immediate challenges but to also look ahead with confidence. We have laid the foundation for continued innovation and operational excellence in the digital era.” - Customer

Here’s how this collaboration transformed the company’s operations:

• Enhanced Performance: Scalable solutions ensured superior performance during peak periods, boosting overall operational efficiency.
• Operational Efficiency: Streamlined database management, reduced manual intervention, allowing the company to focus on strategic initiatives.
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Minimal downtime and robust disaster recovery planning protected business-critical data and processes.
• Security & Compliance: Enhanced security framework ensured compliance with industry standards and bolstered the company’s defenses.
• Cost Efficiency: Optimized resource management and migration to managed services led to significant cost savings.

The Way Forward

“As we continue to innovate and expand, our partnership with Noventiq remains integral to our journey. With their support, we are confident in navigating the complexities of a fast-evolving digital landscape.” - Customer

Noventiq remains committed to driving innovation for the company, with regular assessments, continuous infrastructure optimization, and the implementation of advanced solutions to ensure the company’s sustained competitive edge. With Noventiq’s strategic insights guiding the way, the company is poised for continued success and growth.