How Azure Stack Hub delivered by JT transformed Small Screen Casinos’ cloud strategy
Small Screen Casinos is a leader in the online gaming industry, providing a high-performance platform for users across various regions. They needed a more advanced IT infrastructure to support their security, performance, and scalability goals while maintaining local hosting within the Channel Islands. So, they turned to JT.
We offered them Azure Stack Hub, a hybrid cloud solution that scales with user demand, offers pay-as-you-go flexibility, and allows secure hosting with the option to integrate into Public Azure when needed. The migration took less than six weeks and, thanks to the Azure Stack Hub’s robust security, resilience, and reliable performance, Small Screen Casinos was able to meet its business objectives and deliver an uninterrupted gaming experience, setting the stage for future expansion.
Here’s the full story of how we helped Small Screen Casinos migrate to Azure Stack Hub simply and efficiently.
Addressing the challenges of ageing infrastructure
Like so many eGaming businesses, security is the top priority for Small Screen Casinos. They were well aware of the threat of an ageing infrastructure that couldn’t keep up with today’s requirements and robust security needs.
That’s why they went searching for a cloud solution that could meet their essential needs and provide next-level security to their business and users.
Small Screens Casinos required a solution that:
Automatically scaled to meet seasonal and promotional demand surges
Had a cost-effective, pay-as-you-consume model
Gave them access to the Azure Marketplace with hundreds of easy-to-deploy services
Why Azure Stack Hub was the perfect fit
After exploring different options, Small Screen Casinos chose Azure Stack Hub, a cloud solution that uses local Microsoft Azure Services and is hosted in JT’s Tier 2 data centre in Guernsey and Tier 3 in Jersey, as the ideal solution for their unique requirements.
They chose Azure Stack Hub because it offered the best of both worlds: the ability to securely host workloads within the Channel Islands and the option to scale into Public Azure if needed. This hybrid cloud architecture gave them the flexibility, cost efficiency, and security they needed to keep everything operating smoothly.
A detailed migration plan paved the way
Migrating from their previous provider to Azure Stack Hub was no small task, but a carefully thought-out plan ensured success.
With Small Screens Casino’s needs in mind, JT’s highly experienced Cloud Solution Architects created a comprehensive migration plan, covering everything from preparation to the Go-Live phase. This detailed plan helped make every step of the process painless.
Daily check-in sessions ensured that JT could quickly address any potential problems, keeping the project on track. Plus, coordination with key third-party suppliers helped avoid unnecessary delays.
One of the primary concerns during any migration is potential disruption. Thanks to our detailed approach, the cutover and Go-Live phases were executed with almost no disruption to day-to-day operations, and the entire migration was completed in less than six weeks.
The result was a seamless transition, allowing Small Screen Casinos to continue delivering a top-notch gaming experience to their users with no interruptions.
Performance and security boosts
In addition to an easy transition, Azure Stack Hub brought some immediate advantages.
As Azure Stack Hub is an extension of Azure for on-premise environments, they share the same set of tools, making it easy to quickly make configuration changes. Small Screen Casinos used this feature to tighten network security to allow or deny inbound/outbound traffic from specific groups.
Additionally, they appreciated that Azure Stack Hub remained unaffected by recent cloud outages that disrupted other platforms. This reliability makes it easy to provide an uninterrupted, high-performance user experience.
Meeting business objectives with Azure Stack Hub
Small Screen Casinos wanted to ensure their platform remained highly performant and secure as their business grew. Azure Stack Hub has exceeded their expectations, enabling them to scale resources as needed and maintain the level of performance their users expect. The platform is resilient, secure, and flexible enough to adapt to the company’s evolving needs.
While they are currently using Azure Stack Hub in a ‘run and maintain’ mode, they are excited about the possibilities Azure Stack Hub offers for future expansion.
As their business grows, they plan to continue working closely with JT for cloud advisory and professional services to stay on top of the latest technology and innovations.
Small Screen Casinos stresses the importance of choosing the right partner for other companies looking to switch to Azure Stack Hub. Their experience working with our Azure Stack Hub team made a potentially complex process painless and efficient.
Is your business ready for the cloud revolution?
JT’s leadership in telecommunications and our extensive experience in cloud services make us a top choice for businesses looking to explore Azure Stack Hub. We can offer a detailed transition plan and expert guidance throughout the migration process to keep your business moving into the future.
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