Driving Cloud Efficiency and Performance Through GCP Migration
A Prominent Financial Analytics Firm
Business Opportunity
Reduce cost with GCP migration
The client is a prominent New York-based financial analytics firm, originally part of a major investment bank, specializing in global market indices, portfolio analytics, and sustainability-focused financial tools. It is known for managing widely recognized benchmarks that cover developed, emerging, and global markets.
With rising costs and a need for better scalability, the client was looking to migrate their application from Azure to GCP.
We helped the client migrate their application from Azure to GCP by automating infrastructure deployment and migrating key workloads to optimize performance and scalability. Our solution included CI/CD pipeline setup and a Disaster Recovery setup, delivering a smooth migration and a resilient, future-ready cloud environment.
The Challenge
The client faced multiple challenges with their Azure environment, including
- Rising cost: Rising and unpredictable Azure costs prompted the need for a more cost-effective cloud platform with better pricing models/discounts.
- Better integration with existing workloads: The client needed tighter integration with existing Google Cloud services or tools already in use within the organization.
- Performance and scalability requirements: Limitations in Azure infrastructure or services affected application performance or scalability, driving a move to GCP’s optimized services like GKE or Cloud Run.
Our Solution
We helped the client migrate their application from Azure to GCP through a comprehensive, end-to-end solution focused on performance, scalability, and operational efficiency. We began by integrating with their existing GCP Landing Zone, extending service projects to maintain consistent governance and security. Infrastructure was provisioned using Terraform, enabling rapid deployment of key components such as Load Balancer, Cloud CDN, VMs for Talend and SQL Server, Cloud Run for PaaS services, GKE for container workloads, and scalable storage via GCP NFS and NetApp File Shares.
To consolidate workloads and optimize performance, we migrated SQL Server and Redis from Azure VMs to GCE, Azure Blob Storage to GCP persistent disks, and Azure SMB shares to GCP using NetApp. We enabled faster development and deployment by setting up a CI/CD pipeline with GCP Artifact Registry and integrating their Azure DevOps workflows, which were modified to deploy on GCP components. Additionally, we implemented a Disaster Recovery setup to ensure business continuity. This solution not only ensured a smooth migration but also provided the client with a robust, future-ready cloud environment.
Reduced infrastructure costs
Results
- Improved system performance: GKE enabled faster, more responsive systems through efficient container orchestration.
- Reduced Infrastructure Costs: Optimized use of GCP services lowered the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
- Accelerated Future Project Delivery: Developed reusable CI/CD pipeline automation utility using Terraform models.
- Standardized Infrastructure Provisioning: Created a Terraform script generation framework to streamline future deployments.
Power of Partnership
Niveus brings deep cloud services expertise that drives successful, complex migrations with minimal downtime and risk. We specialize in Infrastructure as Code, leveraging Terraform to automate scalable and repeatable deployments, ensuring efficiency and consistency. Our modernization-first approach emphasizes the use of cloud-native services like GKE, Cloud Run, and managed databases to enhance performance and agility. We prioritize security and governance by integrating with enterprise Landing Zones and implementing robust identity and policy controls aligned with client requirements.
Additionally, we offer reusable accelerators and frameworks, such as CI/CD pipeline automation and Terraform script generation, which speed up delivery and improve quality. Supported by cross-functional teams of certified cloud architects, DevOps engineers, and domain experts, Niveus ensures end-to-end, outcome-driven execution. Above all, we are committed to building long-term partnerships that empower clients with future-ready cloud architectures and ongoing innovation support.
Benefits of Azure to GCP Migration with Niveus
- Enhanced Scalability & Cost-Efficiency: Access advanced cloud-native services on GCP that drive innovation while optimizing costs.
- Proven Migration Approach: Minimize downtime and operational risks for a smooth transition.
- Automation & Infrastructure as Code: Enable faster deployments and consistent infrastructure management through automation.
- Security & Governance: Prioritize enterprise-grade security and compliance throughout the migration.
- Reusable Tools & Frameworks: Accelerate project delivery and reduce time-to-market with proven assets.
Improved system performance
The Niveus team’s thorough understanding of our environment, combined with their ability to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions, has significantly improved our platform’s performance and operational agility. Their support throughout the migration and beyond has been invaluable, making them a trusted partner in our cloud journey.
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At a Glance
CLIENT
A prominent New York-based financial analytics firm
INDUSTRY
BFSI
BUSINESS NEED
The client sought to migrate their platform from Azure to GCP to improve performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency while modernizing their cloud infrastructure and ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
SOLUTION
We delivered an end-to-end migration solution by integrating with their GCP Landing Zone, automating infrastructure deployment using Terraform, and migrating key workloads. We set up a CI/CD pipeline and implemented a Disaster Recovery strategy to ensure business continuity.
RESULTS
- Improved System Performance
- Reduced Infrastructure Costs
- Accelerated Future Project Delivery
- Standardized Infrastructure Provisioning
