Client Overview
- Client Name: Major Taxi Company from South Africa
- Industry: Taxi, Finance
- Location: South Africa
- Size: Enterprise-level organization
- Azure Subscription: Enterprise Agreement
Background
Customer is a leading finance provider and taxi company in South Africa and leveraged BizTalk Server 2016 as middleware for their complex integration. It was a critical task given the complexity and importance of the existing integration environment.
- Upgrade for Microsoft Support: The existing BizTalk 2016 version was reaching the end of its support lifecycle, posing potential security and stability risks to the client’s operations.
- Enhancements and Modernization: The client wanted to leverage Modern Integration capabilities, streamline operations, and enhance monitoring and alerting.
| Product | Release Date | Mainstream Support End Date | Extended Support End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BizTalk Server 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 | Jan 11, 2022 | Jan 11, 2027 |
Our Solution
IntMavens’ consultants embarked on a comprehensive analysis to determine the most suitable approach for the client. The initial question was whether to upgrade to BizTalk 2020 or migrate to Azure Logic Apps. To provide the client with an informed decision-making process, IntMavens offered the following:
- Detailed Cost Comparison: Our team presented a thorough cost analysis, highlighting the financial implications of both upgrading to BizTalk 2020 and migrating to Azure Logic Apps.
- Resource Requirement Assessment: We assessed the human resource needs for both options, ensuring the client understood the staffing requirements for each.
- Timelines and Project Planning: IntMavens provided a clear project timeline, enabling the client to plan effectively and minimize disruption to their operations.
- Backward Compatibility: We addressed concerns related to backward compatibility, ensuring that existing systems and processes would seamlessly integrate with the chosen solution.
- Future Enhancements and Legacy Considerations: Our consultants discussed how each option would accommodate future enhancements and the continued use of legacy code and applications.
- After careful consideration of these factors, the client was equipped to make an informed decision. Subsequently, IntMavens executed the chosen solution, migrating the entire environment while also establishing a robust landing zone for enhanced monitoring and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD) capabilities.
Results and Benefits
Initially apprehensive about making changes to their legacy BizTalk environment, the client quickly realized the benefits of the upgrade and enhancements. Within a few months of the migration, they experienced significant improvements:
- Enhanced Monitoring: The client gained a robust monitoring and alerting system, providing clear visibility into integration processes and immediate detection of potential issues.
- Proactive Alerting: With proactive alerting in place, the client could address issues before they impacted business operations, improving reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Support and Future-Proofing: The client, initially apprehensive about making changes to their legacy BizTalk environment, experienced significant improvements in support, reliability, and adaptability.
- Customer Satisfaction: The client is now extremely satisfied with the results and continues to explore ways to further modernize and optimize their integration solutions.
Conclusion: IntMavens’ expertise in BizTalk migration and modernization, along with our consultative approach, enabled our client to overcome challenges, enhance their integration capabilities, and embrace modern technologies. The successful upgrade and modernization have positioned our client for continued growth and success.
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