Case Study:
Transforming Corporate Operations: AWS Implementation for Enhanced Agility, Security, and Efficiency

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Introduction

A Singapore-based corporate services and advisory firm specializing in governance, risk, and compliance solutions faced challenges in optimizing their cloud environment. The company, renowned in the Asia-Pacific region, caters to Fortune 500 multinationals, public-listed firms, and privately-owned enterprises.

The Challenge

The challenges included limited resources for technical support, a knowledge gap about AWS services, and the migration from DigitalOcean to AWS. Strengthening cloud infrastructure for enhanced security and improving issue resolution time were also key priorities. The goal was not only to overcome immediate obstacles but also to establish a foundation for sustained growth within the AWS ecosystem.

Solutions from G-AsiaPacific

Amazon Web Services (AWS) was seamlessly integrated into the IT architecture, utilizing a suite of services such as EC2, ALB, Auto-scaling, AWS Workspaces, RDS, S3, SES, CloudWatch, SNS, and AWS Backup. EC2 instances hosted applications, with ALB managing traffic distribution. Auto-scaling adjusted resources based on varying workloads. AWS Backup centralized server backups, and SNS handled notifications. AWS Workspaces provided Virtual Desktop Solutions, contributing to a robust, scalable, and efficient IT infrastructure over the past decade.

Why Amazon Web Service

Amazon Web Services (AWS) was chosen for its role in addressing critical challenges. Recognizing AWS’s reliability and scalability, the company strategically enhanced its support structure. Focusing on improving proficiency, they leveraged AWS services to address the knowledge gap. Migration planning ensured a seamless transition, prioritizing security measures within AWS. The choice of AWS aligned with the commitment to delivering robust, secure, and responsive cloud solutions.

The Outcome

The implementation of Amazon Web Services (AWS) at the company resulted in a multitude of positive outcomes. Firstly, there was a notable enhancement in agility and performance, allowing the organization to adapt swiftly to changing demands and ensure optimal operational efficiency. Security and compliance measures were significantly strengthened, mitigating potential cybersecurity threats and upholding the integrity of data and operations within the AWS environment.

Cost optimization and savings were achieved through the strategic use of AWS services, particularly with the pay-as-you-go pricing model. This approach aligned with the company’s goal of efficient resource allocation, ensuring that costs were incurred only for the resources consumed. The implementation also led to increased availability, as AWS’s global presence and reliability ensured high availability and low-latency access for users across various geographical locations.

The elasticity of the AWS infrastructure allowed for dynamic adjustments in resources, catering to varying workloads and ensuring optimal performance at all times. This elasticity was crucial in adapting to evolving business requirements and maintaining a responsive IT environment. In summary, the adoption of AWS not only addressed specific challenges but also delivered tangible benefits in terms of agility, security, cost-effectiveness, availability, and elasticity, laying a solid foundation for sustained growth and innovation.

Testimonial

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“Simple, Fast and Efficient’. In the on- premise landscape, IT was often seen as just a cost with slow processes. We have G-AsiaPacific led the way and came in with the solutions by helping us to implement DR in AWS Cloud as a solution. We are beginning to see cloud as an enabler for our business growth. The team made good progress and is always supportive during the Cloud journey. Now TAM has successfully implemented Disaster Recovery in AWS for all of our 28 VMs.

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