Industry
- Retail / Professional Services
Services
- Azure Migrate Assessment
- Azure Web Apps (PaaS)
- Azure Database for MySQL
- Azure Virtual Machines (VMs)
- Azure Bastion
- Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Azure Log Analytics & Monitoring
Strategic Azure Cloud Solutions Transform Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs
Challenge
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is the world’s largest retail trade association, representing retailers across various sectors. As the leading voice for the retail industry, the NRF advocates for policies that support business growth and innovation. The colocation facility (third-party data center) hosting their IT infrastructure was no longer working for them. Major drawbacks included restricted control over systems, delayed response times for updates, and severe limitations to scale, innovate, and maintain cost efficiency. They needed a streamlined, modern, and flexible cloud infrastructure that could provide them with greater control and eliminate costly overhead.
Solution
Trofeo conducted a comprehensive current-state analysis leveraging Azure Migrate Assessment and identified significant opportunities for modernization, cost savings, and enhanced efficiency. Key strategic recommendations involved transitioning applications to Azure Web Apps, optimizing Azure architecture to better align with actual resource needs, enhancing security and scalability through an Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF), and increasing efficiencies with automated, near-instant deployments.
Results
Trofeo executed a phased-in approach to the NRF’s solution. After completing the assessment and planning phase, they built a custom cloud architecture, transitioned workloads, and fine-tuned performance through real-time optimization and Azure Log Analytics & Monitoring. The new cloud-based infrastructure provided a secure, managed, and scalable foundation for the NRF’s critical applications while reducing operational complexity and long-term costs.
Cost Reduction
Through adopting Azure Web Apps and Azure Virtual Machines, and eliminating unnecessary Windows Server fees, the NRF’s monthly infrastructure costs are down
85%—reduced from $6800 to $1000.
Faster Deployments
By migrating away from the colocation facility and sidestepping third-party delays, the NRF has been able to boost flexibility and control. Implementing Azure Database for MySQL also contributed to 90% faster application updates.
Increased Security
100% of the NRF’s previously exposed data on the public-facing colocation facility is now secure. In addition, zero trust architecture and proactive security measures including Azure Bastion ensure compliance and robust
data protection.
Business Growth
The new modern, future-proof cloud strategy aligns with the NRF’s business objectives. With full control of its infrastructure, the NRF can now scale resources on demand, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting innovation.
End-to-End Azure Solutions That Outperform
By selecting Trofeo, the NRF gained a strategic cloud partner who could provide both technical expertise and a strategic roadmap to a more efficient, modernized IT environment—without the constraints of traditional IT management. When you’re ready for a fully optimized, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solution tailored to your business objectives, reach out to Trofeo.
