Business Challenges

The organization faced multiple modernization challenges:

1. Legacy Application Constraints
   Aging applications limited performance, scalability, and user experience.
2. Operational Inefficiencies
   Manual deployment and management processes increased effort and risk.
3. Security & Compliance Pressure
   The need to meet and exceed industry compliance standards while protecting data.
4. Growing Portfolio Complexity
   APIs, integrations, and services required consistent governance and scalability.

Need for Cloud-Native Architecture
Traditional infrastructure models could not support future growth and innovation.

atQor’s Solution & Approach

atQor designed and delivered a comprehensive Azure application modernization and managed services strategy, guided by a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE).

Core Modernization Principles

1. Cloud-native, container-first architecture
2. Security and compliance by design
3. Automation-driven operations
4. Scalable, modular platform services
5. Alignment with long-term business objectives

Solution Architecture & Services

Azure Application Modernization

1. Refactoring legacy applications for cloud-native execution
2. Containerization using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
3. Secure API exposure via Azure API Management
4. Global entry and load balancing through Azure Front Door
5. Internal routing and ingress using Azure Application Gateway (Ingress Controller)

Data & Platform Services

1. Azure SQL Database and Azure Cosmos DB
2. Azure Data Lake and Azure Blob Storage
3. Azure Cache for Redis
4. Azure App Configuration for centralized configuration management

Security, Compliance & Governance

1. Secure ingress and API traffic management
2. Centralized authentication and authorization
3. Compliance-aligned architecture design
4. Audit-ready operational controls

Managed Services

1. Automated CI/CD and deployment workflows
2. Proactive monitoring and performance optimization
3. Continuous security and compliance oversight
4. Ongoing optimization through the CCoE model

Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) Impact

atQor established a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) to:

1. Align modernization initiatives with business goals
2. Standardize architecture and deployment patterns
3. Improve developer productivity and operational consistency
4. Drive continuous improvement across the application lifecycle

Business Outcomes & Value Delivered

1. 30% Reduction in Manual Effort
   Automated deployments and streamlined operations reduced operational overhead.
2. 40% Improvement in Data Accessibility & Quality
   Enhanced visibility enabled better decision-making and proactive management.
3. 100% Compliance Achievement
   Architecture and controls exceeded industry compliance standards.
4. Operational Efficiency Gains
   Teams shifted focus from manual tasks to strategic initiatives.
5. Unified Application Ecosystem
   Azure services and third-party tools were integrated into a cohesive platform.

Future-Ready Infrastructure
The platform supports ongoing growth and rapid adoption of emerging technologies.

Why atQor

1. Proven expertise in Azure app modernization and managed services
2. Strong Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) delivery model
3. Deep experience with AKS, API Management, and enterprise Azure architectures
4. Security- and compliance-first mindset
5. Ability to operate as both modernization partner and long-term managed services provider