{"id":11877,"date":"2022-12-23T11:32:19","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T11:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/us\/?p=11877"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:39:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:09:26","slug":"financial-services-company-gains-faster-access-and-enhanced-security-for-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prolifics.com\/usa\/resource-center\/case-studies\/financial-services-company-gains-faster-access-and-enhanced-security-for-applications","title":{"rendered":"Financial Services Company Gains Faster Access and Enhanced Security for Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Automation Efforts Deliver Single-Click Access to Applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Client: Securing Global Financial Markets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our client is a leading financial services<\/a> company dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of financial markets. They provide world-class risk management, clearing, and settlement services for options, futures, OTC, and securities lending transactions. Acting as a guarantor and central counterparty, the client ensures that all cleared contract obligations are fulfilled. We have partnered with them since 2017 to support their digital transformation initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenge: Modernizing Legacy Systems While Maintaining Security<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For over three years, we have supported our client\u2019s existing information server. However, to stay competitive and secure, they needed to implement the latest security systems and procedures. Adopting new technology required approval from a security certification provider\u2014a process that could be lengthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sabahath Khan, Associate Software Architect at Prolifics, explains:
\u201cThey had multiple broken applications in different environments with no effective management system. Patching or updates required excessive manual work. The goal was to move to the cloud, automate all applications, and streamline deployment, installation, patching, and upgrades in one process.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Given their substantial investment in in-house technology, our client chose modernization via cloud migration as the optimal solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Action: Cloud-Native Lift and Shift With Automation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After careful evaluation, we recommended a cloud-native lift and shift approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Greg Kordelski, Client Success Director at Prolifics, says:
\u201cThis approach allows deployment across any environment in their organization with a few clicks. It\u2019s unique and unprecedented for their operations.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Migrating Applications and Data to AWS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Khan is leading the migration of all applications and data, covering development, testing, and production environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leveraging Automation With Terraform and Ansible<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We are implementing two automation tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Terraform<\/strong>: Automates provisioning and infrastructure setup in the cloud.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ansible<\/strong>: Deploys existing applications efficiently across environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Khan notes:
    \u201cInstead of having applications scattered across environments, we\u2019re consolidating them for better organization and management.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Results: Faster Access, Enhanced Security, and Scalable Operations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Modernizing the client\u2019s server has enabled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Enhanced security<\/strong> while maintaining existing processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Scalable data processing<\/strong> aligned with modern data governance practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Improved capacity, <\/strong>backup, storage, and retention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      \u201cThrough automation, our client can launch all applications with a single click. Pipelines automatically build the environment and deploy updates,\u201d says Khan.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      Additional initiatives, including metadata management, data quality projects, and staffing solutions, are already underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Khan adds:
      \u201cThis modernization is only the first step. We expect more transformative projects ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      Technology Spotlight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Lift and Shift (Rehosting):<\/strong> Migrates an exact copy of applications, data, or OS from on-premises to the cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Terraform:<\/strong> Cloud-based infrastructure automation for provisioning, compliance, and management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Ansible:<\/strong> Open-source IT automation software for configuring systems, deploying applications, and orchestrating workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      About Prolifics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Prolifics is a global digital engineering and consulting firm enabling organizations to accelerate their digital transformation journeys. We deliver outcomes using a systematic, agile approach for rapid, enterprise-grade innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Our services span Data & AI, Integration & Applications, Business Automation, DevXOps, Test Automation, and Cybersecurity, serving multiple industries at any stage of digital transformation. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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