<img alt="" src="https://secure.visionarycloudvision.com/780791.png" style="display:none;">
Implement Centralised Identity and Domain Management for Cloud Services Provider

 

Agenor Delivers Major Data Centre migration

Gobal Bank achieves simplified architecture and reduced support costs

 

Download PDF

Customer Context

After a large UK based bank purchased part of a major European bank, one of the key activities that needed undertaken was the migration of a large data centre in the Netherlands over to the UK.

Agenor were asked to assemble a Technical Assurance and Recovery team to Manage all technical aspects of the migration from driving the infrastructure, network and application build ahead, to a full strategy review and manage the implementation planning and cutover event.

The global bank has €1.5tr worth of transactions flowing though their systems every single day. It was of the utmost importance that the whole programme was delivered with no disruption to business
“This was one of the largest and most complex migrations we have ever undertaken. Without the experienced and dedicated team from Agenor and the calm and methodical approach they brought in all the challenges we faced, ths project would not have been delivered.”

Head of Technical Assurance & Recovery
Major Global Bank

Speak to Our Experts

The Problem

The programme had been running for a number of months and was failing to make traction on delivering a significant number of its technical milestones.

Senior Management of the Bank wanted to build a management team and technical capability to take over the running of the programme and selected Agenor as a trusted and proven partner with high calibre individuals that had delivered for them in the past.

This was a large, complex programme but with the right people all were confident it could be turned around. 

The Goal

  • Perform a full technical review of the migration strategy and approach
  • Provide the relevant skilled resources to bolster the technical teams and drive delivery of technical milestones
  • Plan and execute early migration opportunities to de-risk the main cutover event
  • Plan and create a number of dress rehearsals and cutover events for the migration approach
  • Provide key experience and management of the cutover event itself

The Challenge

This was a highly visible programme and was being overseen by regulators in the UK and Europe. With over 100 applications connecting to 13 Global Locations, the datacentre processed over €1.5 trillion worth of transactions every day for scores of High Net Worth Corporate clients.

In order to manage all technical aspects of the programme, close relationships had to be built with the 4 Global IT delivery partners the bank had engaged. A full review of all technical activities was carried out and decisions made on changes to approach where outcomes were not being met. 

In addition, a more robust approach to cutover was needed and Agenor provided the expertise and toolkit to manage such a large complex programme, de-risking the migration where possible through the use of early migrations.

The Outcome

Agenor Delivered

  • Full end to end technical review of the programme was completed
  • All failing project streams were recovered back to green, bringing timelines back on track
  • A new migration approach was created, de-risking the event by introducing a number of early migrations and simplifying the network swing required on the main weekend
  • Delivered a comprehensive Implementation and cutover approach and methodology, which included the introduction of a cutover planning solution
  • A full set of successful dress rehearsals and cutover weekend was delivered

Our Customer Experienced

  • Migration completed safely with minimum disruption to the client’s business and its customers
  • Programme Milestone delivered on time and within budget
  • Migration completed prior to lease termination date
  • Simplified architecture reducing support costs
IT & Business Staff Involved
Applications Migrated
In Country I-Series Platforms Migrated Early
Hours of Implementation Event Activity Completed
Expert Planning & Implementation
Specialist Solution Design & Architecture
Rapid Mobilisation
Excellent Customer Service

Why Agenor?

Large-scale technology changes can be complex, risky and costly. Since 2006, Agenor Technology has built a strong reputation as trusted IT delivery partners, with a track record for planning and implementing major digital transformation programmes in some of the world’s largest organisations. As specialists in project delivery, digital architecture and IT Service Management, with a forensic attention to detail, Agenor mobilise the right team rapidly to ensure the delivery of “best fit” technology solutions implemented quickly, safely and at a competitive price. Whether you are ready to start scoping or just want to discover more about Agenor Technology, our experts are at hand to help.

Lets discuss how we can help!

Get in Touch

Read more success stories
Copyright © 2023 Agenor Technology Limited. All Rights Reserved.