Cloud Migration Expertise Enables Scalability and Security for Leading Healthcare Technology Provider

A leading healthcare technology and services provider needed to transition its legacy Windows environment to a resilient and scalable Azure platform. The goal was to achieve a seamless migration within budget while adhering to the stringent security, compliance, and operational efficiency requirements distinctive to the healthcare industry. Alderson Loop was engaged to provide the necessary expertise to support this complex transformation.

Challenges/Needs:

The client's existing Windows environment was not cloud-based, which limited its scalability and flexibility. This posed a challenge to their ability to adapt to evolving needs and efficiently manage resources. Furthermore, as a healthcare technology provider, the client faced strict requirements for security, compliance (including HIPAA), and operational efficiency to protect sensitive patient data and ensure reliable service delivery.

Solution:

Alderson Loop provided the client with a team of highly skilled contractors, including a Windows Systems Engineer, an Azure Cloud Engineer, an Infrastructure Architect, and a Microsoft Exchange Specialist. Alderson Loop's approach centered on a deep understanding of the client's objectives and close partnership with their existing infrastructure team. This collaboration enabled the design and implementation of a robust cloud solution in Azure that comprehensively addressed the client's security, compliance, and operational efficiency requirements.

The Alderson Loop team leveraged a range of technologies and methodologies, including:

  • Azure

  • Terraform

  • Ansible

  • Windows Migration

  • O365

  • Intune

  • Azure Virtual Desktop

  • Enterprise Architecture

  • Solutions Architecture

  • Microsoft Exchange suite

Results/Benefits:

Over a three-year partnership, the project resulted in a successful phased decommissioning of physical servers and migration of core applications to the Azure cloud. The implementation of automated management processes further reduced downtime and optimized resource allocation.

This transformation delivered significant benefits to the client:

  • Scalability on Demand: The new Azure environment enables the client to easily scale its infrastructure to meet fluctuating demands.

  • Cost Reduction: The migration and optimization efforts led to significant cost savings.

  • HIPAA Compliance: The solution was designed and implemented to ensure adherence to HIPAA compliance requirements.

  • Strategic Focus: By streamlining their infrastructure, the client's internal teams were freed to focus on strategic priorities and innovation.