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Cloud Transformation for Risk Management: Migrating IBM OpenPages to AWS
Case Study

Cloud Transformation for Risk Management: Migrating IBM OpenPages to AWS

Client Challenge
A leading financial services organization faced significant challenges with its legacy, on-premises implementation of IBM OpenPages. The organization needed to modernize its risk management platform while reducing dependency on in-house resources, allowing internal teams to focus on strategic transformation. Key challenges included:

  • Aging infrastructure with high maintenance costs and frequent performance issues.
  • Dependence on legacy databases, including Oracle and DB2, limiting scalability and flexibility.
  • A complex data landscape with over 10 years of historical data, including risk events, controls, assessments, and compliance records.
  • Internal teams were burdened with maintaining the existing platform, slowing transformation efforts.

Our Solution
SureStep was engaged to design and execute a comprehensive cloud migration strategy, leveraging our deep expertise in IBM OpenPages and cloud transformation. Our approach included:

  • Conducting a detailed assessment of the existing OpenPages environment, including database structures, configurations, and customizations.
  • Designing a scalable AWS-based architecture for IBM OpenPages, providing enhanced performance, security, and flexibility.
  • Migrating the OpenPages database from legacy Oracle and DB2 systems to cloud-optimized databases on AWS.
  • Implementing a data migration strategy that ensured the secure transfer of over 10 years of historical data without data loss.
  • Reconfiguring OpenPages to leverage AWS-native services, improving performance and enabling automated scaling.
  • Providing a robust disaster recovery and backup strategy, ensuring high availability and resilience.
  • Managing the entire project lifecycle, including planning, testing, data validation, and final cutover.

Results Achieved

  • A fully cloud-hosted IBM OpenPages solution on AWS, reducing infrastructure maintenance costs.
  • Enhanced performance and scalability, with automated resource scaling to handle peak workloads.
  • Secure migration of over 10 years of historical data without any data loss or corruption.
  • Reduced internal resource burden, allowing internal teams to focus on strategic transformation initiatives.
  • A modern, resilient risk management platform that can be continuously enhanced without the constraints of legacy infrastructure.

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