Cloud migration in the financial sector

The customer operated entirely on‑premises, with all work performed locally in an office. They needed to meet strict financial‑sector regulations that specify where and how data is stored and transferred. Their environment was highly closed, requiring rights management and an identity‑protection‑focused approach. Business goals included enabling remote connections, adopting modern tools and work methods, introducing new services faster, keeping services updated, and reducing maintenance efforts through cloud services. 

The project began with an extensive pre‑study supported by comprehensive reporting material. The technology package was selected first, followed by evaluating each component individually for regulatory impact. The work followed a “nothing can be done from the outside” philosophy, guiding an identity‑focused and rights‑managed setup. Context& created a Microsoft 365 environment and a governance model for the customer’s future Azure environment. The Azure implementation followed Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF). Training was provided throughout the process to support a self‑sufficient operating model. 

The customer gained a Microsoft 365 environment and a governance model for Azure shaped by information security and risk management. When the pandemic created an urgent need for remote work, previously agreed‑upon decisions allowed swift deployment of remote‑work connections. Training supported early adoption of modern tools, and change‑management activities continued. The customer’s IT department received extensive knowledge transfer to handle many aspects independently after migration.