Future-Proof Your Infrastructure

Posted on September 30th, 2024 by Nuform

Case Studies

Future-Proof Your Infrastructure: The Ultimate Strategy for Application and Database Migration to AWS

In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, Core e-Business, recently acquired by Embrace Software, faced the challenge of managing a fragmented infrastructure across multiple cloud platforms. Relying on legacy systems further hindered their scalability and cost efficiency. This case study highlights how Mismo Systems successfully consolidated their services onto AWS, streamlining operations, enhancing performance, and optimizing costs through a seamless application and database migration, positioning them for future growth.

Customer

Core - Top Cloud WMS for Supply Chain & Inventory Optimisation

Industry

Software Development

Country

United States🇺🇸

Services

AWS Application Migration Service, Amazon EC2, AWS RDS

01Challenges

Core e-business solutions is one of the latest acquisition under Embrace Software. Core e business faced significant challenges due to their dispersed infrastructure across multiple cloud platforms. Managing resources across different environments led to increased complexity and operational overhead. Additionally, reliance on legacy Windows operating systems and legacy databases hosted on Ntirety Cloud posed scalability and cost optimization challenges.

02Solutions

Mismo Systems led a transformative initiative to streamline Core e Business’s infrastructure by consolidating services onto Amazon Web Services (AWS). Utilizing AWS’s robust offerings, Mismo designed a tailored migration strategy. For legacy application servers on Ntirety, a Lift and Shift migration via AWS Application Migration Service minimized disruption and prepared for future scalability. Simultaneously, the Oracle Database was re-platformed using Oracle Data Pump on AWS RDS, ensuring improved performance, availability, and cost efficiency.

03Impact

– Streamlined Infrastructure: AWS consolidation simplified management and enhanced operational efficiency.
– Enhanced Performance & Scalability: AWS features improved performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.
– Cost Optimization: AWS Compute Savings Plan and managed services led to significant cost savings and efficient resource use.
– Reduced Manual Effort: Managed database migration reduced manual tasks, freeing the team for strategic work.
– Future-Ready Scalability: AWS migration offered flexibility for seamless scaling and technology adoption.

Our Approach

At Mismo Systems, we understand that time is of the essence in today’s fast-paced world. That’s why we have developed a streamlined and efficient approach to project delivery. Our agile methodologies and best practices enable us to optimize efficiency, minimize downtime, and ensure the timely completion of projects without compromising on quality.

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Leading the Way in Financial Analytics

Posted on September 30th, 2024 by Nuform

Case Studies

Leading the Way in Financial Analytics: Top-Notch BI and Power BI Integration for a Major Non-Banking Finance Firm

In today’s competitive landscape, businesses strive for better analytics and reporting. Our client, a leading non-banking finance company, struggled with outdated reporting tools and underutilized data. This case study demonstrates how our team modernized their analytics by integrating PostgreSQL and Excel data into Power BI, delivering customizable dashboards and automated insights to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

Customer

A Reserve Bank of India-registered Non-Banking Finance Company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Industry

Financial Services

Country

India🇮🇳

Services

Postgre SQL, SharePoint, Power BI

01Challenges

Existing reporting tools were outdated and lacked customization, while data from PostgreSQL and flat files was underutilized. Scaling and maintenance challenges, along with IT dependencies, highlighted the need for modernization. There was significant potential to improve processes through modern tools and cloud solutions.

02Solutions

Mismo and Client teams worked together to deliver:
• Connect to PostgreSQL Database and Excel file on SharePoint as source.
• Load the data, model and transform to be used in Power BI.
• Create multiple new Power BI Dashboards with Business Logics written in DAX
and Power Query.
• Deployed on Cloud (Power BI Service) with rolebased access and automation
through auto refresh from DB and SharePoint.

03Impact

Data summarization and visualization through industry-leading analytics tools, leveraging
modern UX/UI and cloud technologies.
– Delivered custom Power BI dashboards, KPIs, and reports, enabling the client to gain insights
for informed, timely decision-making.
– Unlike standard reporting tools, we provided fully customizable reports and UI, integrating
multiple data sources and tailoring visuals and KPIs for enhanced analysis and seamless
integration.

Our Approach

Assessment

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Deployment

Transition

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Tenant to Tenant Migration

Posted on March 19th, 2024 by Sania Afsar

Case Studies

Seamless Tenant to Tenant Migration: Consolidating Digital Resources for Enhanced Operational Efficiency

In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies are constantly seeking ways to streamline their operations and enhance their efficiency. Our client, an industry leader in developing technology and business solutions that empower the most ambitious organizations. Following a recent acquisition, the client faced the challenge of consolidating their digital resources to improve their operational efficiency. This case study explores how our team helped the client achieve their goals through a seamless tenant to tenant migration, consolidating their digital resources for enhanced operational efficiency.

Customer

Logient - An industry leader in developing technology and business solutions

Industry

IT Services & IT Consulting

Country

Canada🇨🇦

Services

Azure, Azure DevOps, Microsoft 365, BitTitan, Power Platform

01Challenges

In the context of a recent acquisition, the client required a consolidation of their digital resources for enhanced operational efficiency. This involves the migration of all Azure assets, encompassing Modern Workplace services and Azure DevOps organizations, from the Azure tenant of the acquired company to the client’s existing Azure tenant. This strategic move aims to streamline costs, management processes, leverage our existing security controls, foster collaborative efforts, and simplify billing procedures, all within a unified digital environment.

02Solutions

We followed our proven 5-part approach and started with a detailed assessment of source andtarget tenant and captured the business and technical requirement. Based on the assessment result, we designed the migration strategy for migrating Microsoft 365 resources (Exchange Online, Share Point Online and Teams), Power Platform, Azure Resources, and Azure DevOps organization. We performed testing and pilot to validate the migration strategy followed by organization wide rollout. We ensured that users and stakeholders are well informed and trained for this change.

03Impact

– Enhanced collaboration between the parent company and acquired organization.
– Cost Optimization by consolidation and removal of redundant systems.
– Increased Efficiency by ease of management.
– Improved security and compliance by reducing the number of environment to secure and manage.

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AWS Consulting

Posted on October 6th, 2023 by Nuform

Case Studies

Streamlining File Sharing Infrastructure and Enabling Cloud Migration with AWS

In an era of ever-evolving technology and increasing reliance on efficient data sharing, organizations often find themselves at a crossroads, seeking to upgrade and streamline their file sharing infrastructure. This is precisely the challenge our client faced when they approached us, Mismo Systems, for a transformative solution. With a vision to embark on their cloud journey and host their infrastructure on AWS Cloud, our client needed a trusted partner who could not only harness the power of AWS but also conduct a comprehensive assessment, identify existing gaps, and execute a seamless deployment strategy following the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
The challenge of migrating critical file sharing operations to a new environment and fortifying it with stringent security measures is one that we at Mismo Systems eagerly embrace. Our commitment to simplifying complexity, ensuring seamless transitions, and enabling our clients to harness the full potential of AWS is what drives us forward. This case study serves as a testament to our expertise, dedication, and unwavering pursuit of excellence in the ever- evolving world of cloud technology.

Customer

Leading BPO services provider

Industry

Professional Services

Country

India🇮🇳

Services

AWS Consulting

01Challenges

The client wanted to upgrade and clean up the existing file sharing infrastructure and start their cloud journey through hosting their infrastructure on AWS Cloud. The client required a partner whose expertise in AWS could provide them with assessment, identifying gaps and deploy resources following the AWS Well Architecture framework .

02Solutions

Mismo started with an extensive assessment of the customers business needs, the area of contention and the underlying technical infrastructure. AWS FSx and AWS Transfer Family were chosen to the host the file sharing infrastructure. The configuration of AWS resources was conducted smoothly and documented systematically. All the best practices pertaining to security were put in place and the entire infrastructure was implemented following the principles mentioned in the AWS Well Architecture framework.

03Impact

Migration of production file share to a new environment and implementing security policies without impacting user productivity is a complex deployment and making it simple and easy to test is the challenge we at Mismo Systems long for.

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Assessment

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Power BI Analytics

Posted on September 27th, 2023 by Nuform

Case Studies

Turning Raw Data Into Meaningful Business Intelligence

Navigating complex operational data from manufacturing plants spread across multiple countries can be a formidable challenge. Our client faced precisely this issue, with data pouring in from facilities in India, Thailand, South Africa, and Hungary. Although they were using Qlik Sense for analysis, the user interface lacked user-friendliness and flexibility for customization. Mismo proposed a Power BI solution after a thorough assessment. The impact included customizable reports and UI for better data analysis and integration with Microsoft Teams for improved collaboration.

Customer

Sustainable packaging leader, enriching 15+ industries.

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Country

India🇮🇳

Services

Power BI Analytics

01Challenges

Client was facing challenges in analyzing & visualizing the operational data coming from its manufacturing plants in India, Thailand, South Africa, and Hungry. They were using Qlik Sense to analyze the data, but the UI was not user friendly and limited when it‘s comes to customization.

02Solutions

After comprehensive assessment and information gathering of the requirements and challenges, Team Mismo presented the management with a coherent solution pertaining to Power BI analytics. The solution was tested beforehand and was working seamlessly for similar cases. We created a design document that included KPIs, Dashboard, Trends & drills down, Comparison reports and started developing from them.

03Impact

Our Approach

Assessment

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The Azure Stack HCI

Posted on September 27th, 2023 by Nuform

Case Studies

Bridging On-Premises and Cloud: The Azure Stack HCI Transformation

In a world where technology evolves at lightning speed, our client faced a pivotal challenge. Their aging IT infrastructure, built on older Hyper-V versions, had reached the end of its lifecycle. Rather than the traditional path of upgrading or renewing hardware maintenance, they sought a transformative solution that could harness the power of Microsoft Azure while retaining an on premises footprint. Enter Azure Stack HCI, a game-changing recommendation that perfectly aligned with their needs. This innovative solution seamlessly integrated on-premises virtualization with the cloud, allowing them to monitor their resources with Azure Arc, back up on-premises assets using Azure Backup, leverage Windows Server 2022 Azure Edition, and even run Azure Services on their premises.
The impact was a modernized on-premises infrastructure that not only met their immediate needs but also unlocked a world of possibilities, including Monitor On-prem infrastructure with Azure Arc, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Azure Kubernetes services (AKS), Disaster Recovery for Virtualized workloads, Azure Backup, and much more.

Customer

Leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services.

Industry

Energy Industry

Country

United States🇺🇸

Services

Azure Stack HCI

01Challenges

The client was running their IT infrastructure on older Hyper-V versions and the lifecycle of their existing hardware had come to an end. Therefore, rather than upgrading the Hyper-V versions or renewing the AMC for the hardware, they wanted to transition their IT infrastructure while making use of the power of Microsoft Azure while also maintaining some footprint on on-prem.

02Solutions

Azure Stack HCI was recommended to the client as a plausible solution as it fulfilled the following requirements:

Integration of on-prem virtualization with cloud
Monitor the on prem resources with Azure Arc
Backup the on prem resources on Microsoft Azure with Azure Backup
Use Windows Server 2022 Azure Edition
Run Azure Services on-premises

03Impact

As a result of Azure Stack Implementation, customers on-prem infrastructure was modernized and they were able to use all the Azure Services available for azure Stack HCI such as Monitor On-prem infrastructure with Azure Arc, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Azure Kubernetes services (AKS), Disaster Recovery for Virtualized workload, Azure Backup, etc.

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Power Automate

Posted on September 27th, 2023 by Nuform

Case Studies

Transforming Employee Offboarding with Automation

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern businesses, efficiency and streamlining processes are key to success. One company, burdened by the manual complexities of their employee offboarding procedures, sought a transformative solution to expedite and systematize the resignation process. Turning to Mismo Systems as their trusted partner, known for their expertise in automation, the company set out to improve their offboarding process by introducing Power Automate and SharePoint, coupled with the strategic use of Microsoft Planner. Moreover, Mismo Systems ensured a smooth transition for employees moving within the organization. The impact was profound, as the solutions delivered not only saved valuable time but also introduced efficiency and orderliness. The impressive outcomes have left the client considering the adoption of the Power Platform to automate other critical processes, underlining the success of this transformative partnership.

Customer

Specializing in advanced, reliable construction tools.

Industry

Construction

Country

India🇮🇳

Services

Power Automate

01Challenges

The company had been conducting their employee off boarding process manually. This was cumbersome and time consuming. They wanted to switch to Power apps and automate the resignation process to have a systematic and speedy approach. They were looking for a team of experts who would help automate the offboarding process and customize it as per their needs. They reached out to Mismo Systems as a trusted partner who had the right skill set and expertise for this project.

02Solutions

Mismo Systems carefully comprehended the client’s requirements and provided the following solutions:

Power Automate and SharePoint had been proposed as a combined solution.
Utilization of Microsoft planner to divide the tasks amongst the parties.
A two-part flow plan had been strategically designed.
Automation of the clearance process from all the respective departments.
Handing over of information for employees moving laterally in the organization.

03Impact

Mismo Systems created an elaborate flow plan for the companies employee off boarding process. The solutions proposed by Mismo Systems proved beneficial in saving the companies valuable time and systematized the entire process that proved to be extremely efficient. The results displayed by the automation process impressed the client and they are
considering power platform to automate other processes as well.

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Modern Workplace Management

Posted on September 27th, 2023 by Nuform

Case Studies

Empowering Healthcare Innovation in India's Digital Transformation

In the fast-paced world of digital technology, businesses are increasingly reliant on robust and secure cloud environments to drive their operations. However, for one customer, the journey to a seamless and secure digital ecosystem was fraught with challenges. They faced security breaches, adaptability issues, and frequent disruptions that hindered their productivity. Frustrated by these setbacks, the customer turned to Mismo Systems for a solution.

Mismo Systems leveraged its expertise to manage the customers digital environment effectively. By subscribing to the M365 Productivity Suite, along with Intune and Defender for M365 for enhanced security, the client aimed to regain control over their digital landscape.

Customer

An innovative healthcare development company

Industry

Healthcare

Country

India🇮🇳

Services

Modern Workplace Management

01Challenges

The customer needed the expertise of professionals to handle their digital cloud environment. Having faced multiple challenges pertaining to security breaches, adaption and frequent stoppages, the customer reached out to Mismo Systems. They subscribed to the M365 Productivity Suite for better and scalable management and Intune and Defender
for M365 for security purposes.

02Solutions

Mismo Systems comprehended the needs of the client and worked meticulously to manage their digital environment. We took these following steps in order to resolve their prevailing issues:

03Impact

Previously the customer had been falling back heavily on their productivity due to mismanagement. Turning to Mismo Systems turned the tables for them completely. With monthly security score checkup and preventive maintenance their security breaches were minimized efficiently. Now, the employees could work from the device of their choice and access any information seamlessly. This further led to the growth of their business adequately.

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Modern Workplace

Posted on September 27th, 2023 by Nuform

Case Studies

Empowering Japan's Financial Sector with Modern Workplace Transformation

In an era of rapidly advancing technologies, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Our client faced a critical need to modernize their legacy infrastructure, and they sought us for this monumental task. Our solution involved migrating to Microsoft 365, implementing a hybrid Active Directory, and deploying robust security measures. The impact was a boost in productivity, data protection, and cost reduction through IT infrastructure consolidation.

Customer

Member of the Tokyo Financial Exchange (TFX) and Japan Securities Dealers Association

Industry

Finance and Security

Country

Japan🇯🇵

Services

Microsoft 365, Azure Directory

01Challenges

A legacy infrastructure was being used by the client for their AD environment and file sharing services. The infrastructure required upgradation to keep in pace with the advancement in technologies with time. The client required a reliant partner who could upgrade and clean up the existing infrastructure and implement new and advance security features that would help secure their workplace.

02Solutions

Migration to Microsoft 365 and a hybrid Active Directory environment was recommended as a solution.
Microsoft Intune was suggested as the MDM solution to manage user devices.
Conditional Access, Microsoft Information Protection, Windows BitLocker & Microsoft Defender were implemented for security purposes.

03Impact

The migration to a new upgraded infrastructure enhanced the productivity helping the organization progress. The wide range of security features helped them protect their data and systems. Migrating to M365 and AD also helped them to reduce costs by consolidating their IT infrastructure and reducing the need for on-premises hardware and software.

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Assessment

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Power Apps

Posted on September 27th, 2023 by Nuform

Case Studies

Revolutionizing Client Request Management with an Advanced Ticketing System

A client managing international projects needed an advanced ticketing system to streamline operations. They want specific features such as alerting for overdue tickets, approval flow validation, email-based ticket creation, and integration with SharePoint Online as a backend data source. We assessed their needs and designed a robust Helpdesk with features like ticket alerts and SharePoint integration. We tested it rigorously within our Microsoft 365 environment before delivery for a seamless transition.

Customer

A leading Business Consultant helping companies' setup operations and management across India.

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Country

India🇮🇳

Services

Power apps

01Challenges

The client specializes in strategic implementation of projects for international companies. The customer uses Microsoft services and was facing an issue with tracking requests for their clients. They required an advance ticketing system that displayed an alert for overdue ticket, set up for approval flow validation, opening tickets via emails and the using of SharePoint Online as a source of backend data.

02Solutions

We pragmatically approached the problem starting with a detailed assessment questionnaire to gather information. We created an architecture design for the Helpdesk and configured Multi-node request generation. Our team implemented Ticket re-assigning capabilities. A pilot environment was created in Mismo’s Microsoft 365 environment to test the Helpdesk. We stayed throughout the transition and effectively delivered the project.

03Impact

Centralized and advance ticketing system: Advanced Helpdesk running on its existing Microsoft 365 environment which is fully customizable, secure, and efficient.
Reduced operational overheads: Saves time and money and makes it easier for its employees to access important and high-priority tickets.
Managed environment: The Helpdesk environment is proactively monitored and managed by our engineers.

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