Highlights

• Comprehensive application support, enhancement, and transformation services for the client’s diverse IT landscape spanning 6 key application groups

• Migration of existing applications from on-premises to cloud environments  

• Performance optimization and cost reduction through application upgrades and framework replacements leveraging modern tech stacks

• Robust security measures, including vulnerability fixes, application security enhancements, and DevOps best practices

• Scalable solutions to handle larger user bases and improve user experience across web and mobile platforms

Overview

The client is one of India's leading infrastructure companies with a diverse portfolio spanning airports, energy, transportation, and urban infrastructure. The group has a presence in India, Nepal, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines.  

Requirements

Their tech ecosystem consists of a wide range of applications catering to various business units and functions. The applications varied in terms of their criticality, complexity, and the level of support required. Some applications needed basic incident management and bug fixing, while others required more advanced services such as performance optimization, re-architecture, and migration to cloud environments.

The key objectives of the engagement included:

1. Streamlining application support and maintenance across their IT ecosystem to improve operational efficiency

2. Migrating existing applications from on-premises environments to the cloud to enhance scalability and accessibility

3. Upgrading application performance and reducing operational costs through framework replacements and optimization

4. Addressing application security vulnerabilities and implementing robust security measures aligned with DevOps practices

5. Enhancing user experience and portability of applications while reducing maintenance costs associated with legacy systems

The client needed a partner with the technical expertise and domain knowledge to handle the complexities of their IT environment and deliver tangible business benefits.

Solution

Velocis worked closely with the client to develop a comprehensive solution that addressed the diverse needs of its digital infrastructure. The approach focused on delivering a seamless transformation journey by relying on a combination of modern technologies, industry best practices, and a deep understanding of their unique requirements. Key solutions included:

• Robust incident management, bug fixing, and enhancement of existing application modules across all business units

• Migration of applications from on-premises to cloud environments  

• Performance optimization through framework replacements (Spring Boot, .NET, Laravel, React JS, etc) and upgrades

• Implementation of robust security measures, including vulnerability fixes and application security enhancements aligned with DevOps practices  

• Scalable solutions to handle the rapidly growing user base and improve application maintainability and user-friendliness across web and mobile platforms (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, C#, Swift, Java, PHP, SQL, etc)

Through comprehensive support, knowledge transfer, and a focus on continuous improvement. The solutions were designed to scale with their growth, allowing them to handle increased user loads and transaction volumes efficiently.  

Business outcomes

This partnership yielded significant business benefits that extended beyond the immediate project scope. Here are some of the tangible outcomes:

1. Improved scalability to handle larger user bases and increased transaction volumes

2. Enhanced operational efficiency through effective issue resolution and performance optimization across all 172 applications

3. Increased maintainability and portability of applications, leading to reduced maintenance costs

4. Migration to modern platforms and embracing open-source solutions where applicable optimized the client’s IT costs and reduced dependency on proprietary systems, enabling efficient resource allocation and investment in innovation

5. Improved user experience and satisfaction through user-friendly interfaces and seamless integration across web and mobile platforms

6. Strengthened security posture through vulnerability fixes, robust application security measures, and adherence to DevSecOps best practices