Seamless Cloud Migration

Avoid outages, cut hardware refresh spend, and scale freely in Azure.

Case Study:

Seamless Database Migration

for a North American Enterprise

Transitioning enterprise workloads to the cloud with minimal downtime and maximum impact.

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Impact Metrics

Infographic: Key outcomes of cloud migration, including 65% savings and future growth potential.
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Client & Context

Client & Context

Client background, challenges, and role of Fidelra

  • Client Profile


    • Leading North American connected devices manufacturer  


    • Managing 200+ databases (50 GB – 5 TB)  


  • Business Challenges


    • Rapid data growth: 20%+ increase annually.


    • Rising IT costs : Hardware refresh projected at $20M.


    • Performance bottlenecks : Seasonal demand spikes strained systems.


    • Compliance pressures: SOC2, GDPR, HIPPAA risks.



  • Fidelra's Role


    • Migrated 200+ databases


    • Enhanced scalability & compliance 


    • Optimized performance



 At a Glance

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Project Stakeholders

Project Stakeholders

Key roles aligned to ensure seamless migration

  • Network Connectivity


    Secures connectivity between on-premises systems and Azure cloud.


  • Infrastructure Compute & DR


    Delivers  right-sized compute, storage, and disaster recovery readiness.


  • Application Compatibility


    Validates application accross environments and minimizes downtime.


  • Database Operations


    Leads database migration, optimization, and governance for mission-critical systems.


  • Fidelra (Lead Integrator)


    Aligns all teams, ensures seamless  on-time delivery.

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Approach

A Seamless, disruption-free migration

Fidelra’s Approach to Migration

Proven steps for migration success

  • Assessment & Sizing


    Analyze workloads, size environment.


  • Architecture & Design


    Define architecture, plan DR


  • Testing & Migration


    Cutover with minimal downtime


  • Post-Migration Optimization


    Optimize costs, automate tasks


  • Fidelra (Lead Integrator)


    Aligns all teams, ensures seamless  on-time delivery.

Our Proven 4-Step Framework

From assessment to optimization

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Implementation

Fidelra’s Approach to Migration

Six structured steps for migration success

  • Cloud Readiness


    Prepare secure express routes

  • Secure Connectivity


    Configure firewalls & endpoints


  • Cloud Build-out


    Deploy a high-availability cluster for resilience


  • Testing & Validation


    Validate performance and ensure cutover readiness

  • Data Migration


    Transfer DBs & workloads securely

  • Cutover (3 min)


    Seamless switchover with minimal downtime


Implementation Timeline

From readiness to cutover in one seamless flow

A six-step cloud migration process: Readiness, Connectivity, Build-out, Validation, Migration, and Cutover, depicted with icons.
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Cloud Migration

Before vs After: Migration Impact

On-Prem vs Azure Outcomes

Comparison of legacy on-prem vs. Azure migration. Before: scalability issues, high costs, instability. After: improved scalability, savings, high uptime.
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Industry Context

Why it matters?

Rising IT costs and compliance demands are accelerating the move to cloud.

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Africa Context 

Why it matters here?

Africa’s fast growth amplifies IT cost, compliance, and scalability pressures.

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Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned/ Recommendations

Practical insights from the migration to guide enterprises on their cloud journey.

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Plan for Growth

Design cloud to handle 2×+ traffic growth with flexibility.

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Prioritize Cost Optimization

Cloud savings achieved by avoiding $20M refresh cycles.

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Strengthen Compliance Early

Build compliance readiness into your cloud foundation.

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Run Phased Testing

Ensure near-zero disruption during cutover.

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Client Testimonial 

Real impact shared by the enterprise after a successful migration.

"With Fidelra’s expertise, we avoided a $20M infrastructure refresh, achieved 65% savings, and migrated seamlessly with zero downtime. Our systems are now future-ready with 2× scalability and near-zero outages."
 — Director IT, Global Manufacturing Enterprise

Snapshot of key outcomes. For full migration steps, architecture, and ROI validation, download the complete success story.

** Fidelra leveraged Microsoft’s flexibility to run a temporary cloud copy during migration at no extra cost. After migration, existing on-prem licenses were applied in Azure — significantly reducing overall expenses.