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DAKS’s Transition to Secure Azure Cloud

How a London luxury fashion retailer moved off an unsupported Windows Server 2012 platform and onto a resilient Azure Cloud infrastructure.

Valentyna 4 min read
OVERVIEW

A high-end retailer on ageing infrastructure

Updating the technological infrastructure for our client, DAKS luxury fashion retailer, presented a challenge, yet with a strategic approach, substantial improvements were achieved.

Through our partnership, we successfully moved our client to Azure Cloud, redesigning their entire cloud system within a framework of improved security and operational efficiency.

CHALLENGE

An antiquated and unsupported platform

Our client, a high-end fashion retailer based in London, was operating on an antiquated and unsupported Windows Server 2012 platform, posing severe risks of data loss, security breaches, and operational inefficiency.

Risk of data loss

An unsupported server platform left critical business data exposed.

Security breaches

Windows Server 2012 no longer received support or security updates.

Operational inefficiency

Ageing infrastructure slowed day-to-day retail operations down.

SOLUTION

A bold course correction to Azure Cloud

In response to this critical situation, we were approached for guidance. Our recommendation was a bold course correction: a transition to Azure Cloud. This solution entailed far more than a simple update; it involved a complete reengineering of the client’s cloud structure. Our expert engineers led this voyage, handling all technical intricacies while also educating the client’s team for effective adaptation to these new digital currents.

Azure Cloud transition

Moving the business off an unsupported on-premise platform.

Complete cloud reengineering

Redesigning the entire cloud system, not just updating it.

Improved security

A framework of stronger protection across the environment.

Scalable infrastructure

A strong, flexible platform that grows with the business.

Superior backup system

Data safety built in as a core part of the new setup.

Team training and support

Educating the client’s team to adapt to the new system.

IMPLAMENTATION

How we delivered it

1

Cloud reconfiguration

Reconfigured the entire cloud structure for a seamless Azure move.

2

Azure migration

Migrated the client to Azure Cloud with no disruption to trading.

3

Flexible infrastructure

Built a more robust and flexible infrastructure designed to scale.

4

Security protocols

Enhanced security protocols to close the Server 2012 risk gaps.

5

Backup system

Established a superior backup system to keep critical data safe.

6

Training and support

Provided extensive training and support for the client’s team.

OUTCOME

A secure, scalable cloud setup built for growth

After moving to Microsoft Azure, our client achieved:

Secure cloud infrastructure

Scalable cloud
resources

Reliable data
backups

Overall cyber risk was significantly reduced across several areas:

1

Stronger security

Reduced risk of breaches with built in Azure protection.
2

Greater reliability

No more reliance on ageing on-site servers prone to crashes.
3

Flexible scalability

Resources that grow or shrink with the business, so they only pay for what they use.
4

Protected data

An improved backup system that keeps critical data safe and operations running.

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CONCLUSION

The right strategy, tailored to the business

Security and efficiency are critical for any business, and achieving them requires the right strategy and tailored solutions. We understand this and are here to help guide your journey. With our expertise, we can leverage your business to new heights of digital resilience, just as we did for our fashion retailer client.

 

Let’s work together to make a customised path to enhanced security and operational efficiency for your business.