Retail Cloud Migration and Transformation
Improving system reliability while reducing operational costs by 43%
The Challenge
A major retail chain with 500+ locations was struggling with aging on-premises infrastructure that couldn't handle seasonal traffic spikes, resulting in system outages during critical shopping periods. They needed a more reliable, scalable solution while reducing their total IT costs.
Our Solution
We developed a comprehensive cloud migration and modernization strategy:
- Cloud-Native Architecture: Redesigned key applications using microservices and containerization.
- Hybrid Deployment: Strategic distribution of workloads across public cloud and private infrastructure.
- Auto-Scaling: Dynamic resource allocation to handle traffic fluctuations without manual intervention.
- Continuous Deployment: Automated CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid, low-risk updates.
- Cost Optimization: Intelligent resource provisioning and management to minimize cloud spending.
The migration was executed in phases to minimize business disruption, with critical systems transitioned during low-traffic periods. We provided comprehensive training to the client's IT team to ensure they could effectively manage the new cloud environment.
Results
- 99.99% system reliability, up from 97.3%
- 43% reduction in operational IT costs
- Ability to handle 5x normal traffic during peak seasons
- 70% faster deployment of new features and updates
- Improved security posture with modern cloud-native protections
The cloud transformation delivered by Intelik has been a game-changer for our business. We've not only eliminated the system outages that used to plague our busy seasons but also significantly reduced our IT costs. The newfound agility allows us to innovate faster than ever before.