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  • Outdated IT infrastructures required a comprehensive redesign of the data center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