A secure and strategic cloud transition with AWS and Devoteam

The Challenge

Our client, a top pharmaceutical company in Portugal, was at a pivotal moment: moving its most critical systems to the cloud while ensuring business continuity. This transition needed to be secure, efficient, and cost-effective – and, crucially, without causing any disruption to the company’s daily operations.

Client Objectives

More than just moving data or applications to the cloud, our client aimed to:

• Strengthen their existing AWS infrastructure, making it more robust and aligned with recommended best practices;

• Ensure a zero-downtime migration, guaranteeing the continuity of all essential services;

• Implement an effective disaster recovery plan in case of failure;

• Receive continuous support and expert consulting;

• Empower their internal teams with adequate training and advice on the AWS ecosystem.

Devoteam’s Solution

To address this challenge, Devoteam leveraged the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP), built to help companies fast-track their cloud journey with a secure and well-structured migration plan.

Key actions included:

• Reviewing and enhancing the client’s landing zone, which serves as the foundational structure for cloud operations;

• Phased migration of applications and servers, using an approach that allowed for a rapid yet future-proof transition;

• Utilising various AWS services to ensure efficiency, security, and organisation;

• Creating a multi-account structure, enabling better separation, security, and control of the company’s digital resources.

Methodology and Approach

The project was conducted based on AWS best practices and followed an agile approach, featuring phased deliveries, regular alignment meetings, and a well-defined change management plan. This plan was divided into four phases:

Achieved Results & next steps

The collaborative effort between the client, Devoteam, and AWS resulted in a modern, scalable, and future-ready technological infrastructure. Key achievements include:

With the first phase successfully completed, our client is now preparing to: