Case Study

Modernizing Legacy Systems and Optimizing Cloud Costs for Financial Success

Ashler & Manson, a leading financial services provider in France, struggled with outdated IT infrastructure limiting agility and scalability. Zelite Solutions modernized their legacy applications and optimized cloud costs using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This improved performance, reduced costs, increased agility, and enhanced security. Zelite's expertise ensured a smooth transition, enabling Ashler & Manson to focus on business growth and adaptability in the financial market.

Industry
Fintech
Time Required
1 Year
Engagement Model
Fixed
Solution
Cloud Migration
Current Phase
Live
Technologies
Google Cloud, Kubernetes

Challenges

Ashler & Manson, a prominent financial services provider headquartered in Bordeaux, France, encountered significant challenges due to their aging IT infrastructure: 

  • Legacy Applications: Maintaining a complex ecosystem of outdated legacy applications hampered agility and innovation, hindering their ability to adapt to evolving financial markets and client needs. 
  • Outdated Infrastructure: Reliance on outdated infrastructure resulted in inefficiencies, limited scalability, and higher maintenance costs. 

Solution

Zelite Solutions implemented a multi-phased approach to modernize ASHLER & MANSON’s IT environment and optimize their cloud journey: 

  • Cloud Readiness Assessment: Zelite Solutions conducted a thorough cloud readiness assessment of Ashler & Manson’s legacy applications. This assessment categorized applications based on factors like complexity, integration needs, and suitability for modernization techniques. 
  • Modernization Strategy: Based on the assessment, Zelite Solutions developed a tailored modernization strategy. Suitable applications were migrated to Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for containerized deployment, leading to improved scalability and resiliency. Other applications were modernized by leveraging GCP Cloud SQL for managed database services, reducing maintenance overhead. 
  • Cost Optimization: Zelite Solutions didn’t stop at modernization; they also focused on optimizing cloud costs. They utilized GCP’s cost optimization tools to identify unused resources and implement cost-saving measures. This ensured ASHLER & MANSON received the most value from their cloud investment. 

Benefits

  • Enhanced Application Performance: Containerization with GKE significantly improved application scalability and resiliency. This resulted in a smoother user experience for both clients and employees interacting with Ashler & Manson ‘s various financial services. 
  • Reduced Operational Costs: Modernization of legacy applications led to a significant reduction in maintenance overhead. Additionally, GCP’s cost optimization tools identified and eliminated unnecessary cloud spending, leading to overall cost savings. 
  • Increased Agility: Cloud migration facilitated faster application deployment and easier integration with new technologies. This newfound agility empowered Ashler & Manson to adapt to market changes and introduce innovative financial products and services more quickly. 
  • Improved Security: Throughout the process, Zelite Solutions prioritized security. They ensured a secure migration process and ongoing adherence to GCP’s robust security features. This guaranteed the protection of Ashler & Manson’s sensitive client data, fostering trust with their clientele. 

Zelite Solutions' Expertise

Zelite Solutions’ success in Ashler & Manson ‘s cloud journey stemmed from their expertise in several key areas: 

  • Cloud Assessment & Strategy: Their deep understanding of cloud technologies and proven cloud readiness assessment methodology allowed them to create a customized plan that maximized benefits for Ashler & Manson. 
  • Modernization Techniques: Zelite Solutions’ experience with various modernization techniques, including containerization with GKE and database migration to Cloud SQL, enabled them to select the most suitable approach for each legacy application. 
  • Cost Optimization Savvy: Their knowledge of GCP’s cost optimization tools and best practices empowered them to identify and eliminate unnecessary cloud spending, ensuring Ashler & Manson received the most value from their cloud investment. 
  • Security Focus: Security is paramount for financial institutions. Zelite Solutions ensured a secure migration process and ongoing adherence to GCP’s robust security features, safeguarding Ashler & Manson’s sensitive financial data. 

Conclusion

By combining expertise in cloud strategy, application modernization, cost optimization, and security, Zelite Solutions empowered Ashler & Manson to achieve a successful cloud transformation. This transformation not only improved agility and performance but also optimized costs, allowing Ashler & Manson to focus on core business 

 Website: https://www.ashler-manson.com/  

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