CDW Empowers Managed Security Provider in Digital Transformation

A national, leading provider of managed security solutions for commercial real estate, multi-family properties, offices, education and government sectors partnered with CDW to modernize its Azure cloud infrastructure and transition from Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) to Platform as a Service (PaaS).

Facing challenges with legacy SQL applications, the customer leveraged CDW’s expertise to implement Azure Site Recovery, backup solutions and cost-focused managed services. The collaboration resulted in optimized IT investments, modernized applications and strengthened disaster recovery capabilities, enabling the customer to better serve its customers and explore new innovations.

The customer’s homegrown SQL applications were cumbersome to manage and prone to inefficiencies. The company aimed to modernize these applications while preparing for a complete Azure cloud migration. Balancing these priorities alongside cost management and future innovation required strategic planning and expert guidance.

Comprehensive Discovery and Planning
CDW initiated the project with an in-depth discovery phase to identify technical and business requirements. Success factors were carefully mapped to ensure all project goals were met.

Governance Framework for Azure Adoption
Azure governance was a key part of the planning process. CDW developed a framework to align Kastle’s people, processes and technology with the flexible capabilities of Azure, ensuring long-term scalability and efficiency.

Server and Application Assessment
CDW assessed the customer’s IT landscape, identifying dependencies and key application requirements to ensure a seamless migration.

Azure Landing Zone and Migration Execution

• Custom landing zone: CDW constructed a tailored Azure environment, complete with storage, compute, identity, monitoring and networking capabilities.
• Accelerated IaaS migration: Resources were migrated with precision while ensuring uninterrupted functionality.
  

Backup and Disaster Recovery Integration
CDW implemented robust backup solutions for virtual machine instances and disaster recovery capabilities for critical workloads in paired Azure regions, strengthening data protection.

• Optimized SQL applications: Legacy applications were successfully modernized, improving efficiency and manageability.
• Enhanced disaster recovery: New disaster recovery measures ensured critical business continuity in the event of outages.
• Right-sized IT investments: CDW’s cost management services aligned the customer’s cloud strategy with their business goals, maximizing ROI.
• Pathway for Innovation: The company’s modernized cloud infrastructure opened opportunities for new security services and innovative offerings for their customers.

CDW’s partnership with this security systems company exemplifies how cloud migration and managed services can transform IT infrastructure for scalability, efficiency and innovation. With Azure at the core of its modernization strategy, the customer is now equipped to deliver best-in-class security solutions while exploring new growth opportunities.