Cloud Migration
Client Background
A retail company that provides an online marketplace for buying and selling a wide range of items, including electronics, clothing, beauty products, and household goods. The company was founded in 2015 and has grown rapidly, with millions of users and a large inventory of products.
However, as the company expanded, it faced challenges with managing its physical data centres. The servers were often overloaded, and there were frequent downtime issues. Moreover, the cost of maintaining the physical data centres was becoming increasingly high.
Client Challenges
The client faced several challenges, including:
Cost Challenges:
- High infrastructure and operational expenses
- Escalating maintenance costs
- Capital-intensive scalability
Reliability Challenges:
- Frequent downtime issues
- Risk of data loss due to hardware failures
Scalability Challenges:
- Limited scalability of physical infrastructure
- Inefficient resource allocation
Flexibility Challenges:
- Inflexible hardware and slow deployment
- Difficulty adapting to changing demands
Security Challenges:
- Physical security concerns
- Complex data security and compliance issues
The client faced several challenges, including:
Cost Challenges:
- High infrastructure and operational expenses
- Escalating maintenance costs
- Capital-intensive scalability
Reliability Challenges:
- Frequent downtime issues
- Risk of data loss due to hardware failures
Scalability Challenges:
- Limited scalability of physical infrastructure
- Inefficient resource allocation
Flexibility Challenges:
- Inflexible hardware and slow deployment
- Difficulty adapting to changing demands
Security Challenges:
- Physical security concerns
- Complex data security and compliance issues