AVASANT CASE STUDY

Accounting Software Provisioning on AWS
with Enhanced Security and Performance

Challenges

Outdated IT infrastructure hindered software performance, scalability, security, data integrity, and operational efficiency.
Failure to update would severely impact operations, efficiency, and competitiveness.

Benefits

System performance boost
Enhanced security
Cost efficiency
Scalability & collaboration
Efficient management

Executive Summary

Avasant, a leading management consulting firm, collaborated with Futuralis to modernize their IT infrastructure. Facing challenges with outdated systems and security concerns, Avasant required a comprehensive solution, which Futuralis delivered by deploying Windows Server 2022 on AWS, integrating multi-factor authentication and backups, and automating infrastructure provisioning. This led to improved performance, security, and efficiency.

The Challenge

Performance/Scalability: Outdated systems hindered accounting software effectiveness and growth. Security Risks: Lacked secure remote access and multi-factor authentication - critical for data protection. Data Integrity: Needed robust backup and recovery strategies. Operational Inefficiency: Manual infrastructure provisioning limited scalability. Failure to address these issues would have impacted Avasant’s operational efficiency and competitive edge.

Why Futuralis & AWS

Avasant chose AWS for its scalability, security, and performance capabilities to meet IT needs. AWS offered robust and flexible services to address specific requirements, including multi-factor authentication, automated backups, and resource management. Futuralis was selected for its AWS solution expertise and track record delivering efficient, secure, scalable infrastructure projects. Futuralis understood Avasant's challenges and proposed a tailored AWS-based solution, and Avasant was confident in Futuralis’ ability to execute complex IT transformations efficiently and effectively.

Our Solution

Futuralis's solution encompassed several key AWS services:

EC2 with Windows Server 2022: Robust and scalable platform for Avasant's accounting software.

300 GB EBS Volume: Ample and efficient storage capacity.

AWS SSO and MFA: Enhanced security with secure access controls.

AWS Systems Manager: Simplified instance management, especially for RDP sessions, and enhanced user access.

Backup and Recovery: Implemented through snapshots, AMIs, and EBS volume backups stored in S3 buckets.

Automation with IaC: Employed CloudFormation templates for streamlined infrastructure provisioning, integrated with AWS CodeCommit, CodeBuild, and CodePipeline for a robust CI/CD pipeline.

Results & Benefits

Performance Boost:
Enhanced system performance with faster loading times and lower CPU usage.

Enhanced Security:
Stronger security measures reduced incidents and breaches.

Cost Efficiency:
Optimized resource allocation led to reduced IT maintenance costs.

Scalability & Collaboration:
Support for 10 concurrent users improved user satisfaction and streamlined remote access.

Efficient Management:
Reduced manual tasks and improved system management efficiency through AWS Systems Manager.

About Avasant

Avasant is a globally recognized management consulting firm, renowned for its expertise in strategic IT and business solutions. Operating in a highly competitive and dynamic industry, Avasant specializes in advising organizations on digital transformation and business strategies. The company is known for its forward-thinking approach and commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive business growth and operational efficiency.

About Futuralis

Migrate – Modernize – Manage

Futuralis is a global tech consulting firm and AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner based in Washington, DC. We specialize in migrating complex workloads to AWS, modernizing them into fast, enterprise-grade solutions, and providing top-tier cloud management. Our ethos of Shared Business Excellence guides our pursuit of client capability enhancement, global customer satisfaction, and measurable results.