From order forecasting to a central data hub through holistic IT modernisation
GDPR and NIS2 compliant data platform for the food industry
Starting point
- Outdated IT infrastructures required a comprehensive redesign of the data center
- Expiring support coverage for the existing hardware necessitated a rapid migration
- Increasing customer requirements for processes and operations required compliance with GDPR and NIS2 regulations
- The customer’s dynamic market environment demanded continuous cost control and adherence to the cloud budget
Approach
- Analysis of the existing IT environment and prioritisation of individual migration waves
- Implementation of a secure, flexible and scalable AWS landing zone
- Migration of the existing document management system, including AI driven analysis of previously stored documents
- Development of an AI based tool for more accurate order intake forecasting
- Introduction of regular cost monitoring and the establishment of FinOps practices
Features/Project outcome
- Strategic consulting and architecture design for the holistic implementation of the solution
- Implementation of the complete AWS-based infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Replacement of existing on-premises services with cloud and SaaS solutions
- Development and optimization of a model to control the produced volume of goods
- Close collaboration with business departments and IT to ensure seamless integration into existing workflows
Customer benefits
- Comprehensive use of modern IT services such as AI, container technologies, and serverless databases—without local installation and without additional training requirements for administrators
- Increased transparency in meeting governance and regulatory requirements
- Reduction of IT costs by more than 70%
- Support for company growth through a scalable and flexible IT environment
Lars Ritter | Senior Manager