# Cloud Migration

Penntech transitioned to a cloud-first infrastructure model, significantly improving scalability, performance and costs.

## The problem faced

Fathom Consulting relied on an on-premise server infrastructure that no longer met its growing business’s performance and scalability needs.

Key applications such as Sage, eViews, and file-sharing services were becoming increasingly difficult to manage and maintain.

The existing servers presented reliability, speed, and secure remote access challenges.

As a result, Fathom Consulting needed a strategic overhaul: either upgrade their outdated on-premise hardware or move to a more flexible, scalable, cloud-based environment that would streamline workflow and maintenance.

## Solution

After evaluating the options, Fathom Consulting proceeded with a cloud migration strategy. The approach included:

1. Hybrid Setup for Licences and Printing: A small on-site machine was installed to maintain critical software licenses and to run the Microsoft Cloud Printing agent, ensuring internal resources remained easily accessible without performance bottlenecks.
2. Cloud-based Sage Migration: The Sage application was fully migrated to a secure cloud environment, improving accessibility, uptime, and data management capabilities.
3. File Data to SharePoint Online: All file data was transferred into SharePoint Online to enhance collaboration, version control, and document accessibility.
4. Active Directory Modernization: ADConnect was configured to synchronise users and computers, seamlessly migrating from the traditional on-premise domain controller to AzureAD and Microsoft 365.
5. Network Security & Authentication: The firewall was upgraded to leverage AzureAD’s SAML connection, enabling more secure and user-friendly VPN authentication.
6. A new backup solution which would integrate with Microsoft 365 instead of an on-prem infrastructure

## The outcome

The transition to a cloud-first infrastructure significantly improved scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

By centralising data and applications in the cloud, Fathom Consulting gained greater operational flexibility and simplified user management.

Collaboration and remote work were streamlined through SharePoint Online and AzureAD-driven authentication.

The modernised setup also reduced system downtime, improved data security, and enhanced disaster recovery capabilities.

As a result, Fathom Consulting now operates a more agile, efficient, and future-ready IT environment aligned with their evolving business requirements.

### Benefits realised

- Greater operational flexibility and simplified user management.
- Reduced system downtime, improved data security, and enhanced disaster recovery capabilities.

### Global spread

Fathom is a world-leading consultancy specialising in the global economy, geopolitics, and financial markets.

### Service type

The used [IT Consultancy](https://www.penntech-it.com/it-services/it-consultancy/) services to realise the benefits.