Case Study

Major US Retailer Migrates Mission-Critical Systems to Increase Stability and Performance

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Business Challenge :

The retail industry is highly competitive, demanding efficient operations to meet consumer expectations. A global retail giant, faced challenges with its legacy systems, including performance bottlenecks and high operational costs. They had been operating Sybase ASE on Linux for a long while and now needed an upgrade. To maintain its competitive edge and provide exceptional customer experiences, the company decided to modernize its mission-critical systems. 

Solution :

Recognizing the importance of minimizing downtime, the client partnered with RalanTech, a leading IT consulting firm. RalanTech’s experts worked closely with their IT team to develop a comprehensive upgrade strategy. The plan involved a phased approach to minimize disruptions and ensure system integrity throughout the migration process. 

Key components of the solution included: 

  • Legacy System Replacement: Replacing the older version of Sybase with Sybase ASE 16. 
  • Platform Migration: Migrating critical data and applications to the latest version of the Linux platform. 
  • Disaster Recovery Enhancement: Implementing a robust disaster recovery plan for business continuity. 

Benefits :

The successful migration and upgrade have yielded significant benefits for the client, including: 

  • Improved Performance: Eliminated performance bottlenecks and enabled faster transaction processing. 
  • Enhanced Scalability: Better equipped to handle future growth and expansion. 
  • Increased Reliability: Reduced downtime and minimized disruptions. 
  • Cost Savings: Achieved through improved efficiency, reduced maintenance costs, and enhanced security. 
  • Competitive Advantage: Positioned our client as a leader in the retail industry. 

By investing in this modernization project, they not only addressed their immediate challenges but also laid the groundwork for continued success in the competitive retail landscape. The migration and upgrade were so successful that RalanTech has continued to become their managed services provider. The migration has positioned the client’s system at the forefront of technology. The enhanced platform offers high availability and scalability, ensuring reliable and efficient performance for years to come.