Client IntentRecognizing the need for enhanced security, availability, and scalability the client, a transportation critical infrastructure operator, elected to migrate their on-prem virtual servers to the cloud. An additional consideration was the TCO (total cost of ownership) advantage offered by the could migration.Genieall StrategyGenieall has completed many cloud migration projects and they mostly follow the same steps:Gathering information on the current environmentA review and refinement of client requirementsSolution design and validationProject plan and kickoffSetup and configuration of the new environmentData migrationTesting, troubleshooting, and UATDecommissioningOn-boarding and documentation of “as-built” environmentGenieall ImplementationAfter determining the project phases, steps, and timelines, Genieall engaged the relevant stakeholders to establish expectations. This allowed both Genieall and the client to proceed with the project plan with few surprises for client stakeholders and no unexpected delays. Though the initial migration was limited in scope, the planning, communications, and execution allowed for a smooth and seamless transition that included an Azure Landing Zone (Identity and Access Management, Networking, Subscriptions, Management Dashboards, Security, and Workloads), data migration, and geo-redundant cloud back-up.ResultThe smoothness of the project execution resulted in a seamless migration that met client intent, requirements, and expectations. This set a baseline and gave confidence, that allowed the client to expand the initial scope of the effort for additional Azure migrations.LearningsReviewing and refining client requirements is a very important step, as clients often have expectations that may not be fulfilled by a project. Ensuring client expectations are aligned with deliverables leads to excellent outcomes for all.

IT security continues to be at the top of Genieall customers’ priority list. By partnering with Arctic Wolf, Genieall has expanded its capabilities to meet the increased cybersecurity needs of our clients and provide the following benefits:24×7 coverage: 24×7 monitoring of networks, endpoints, and cloud environments to help detect, respond to, and recover from cyber attacks.Broad visibility: elimination of blind spots with complete visibility across endpoints, networks, and cloud.Strengthened resilience: proactive approach towards analysis of cyber risks and reporting mistakes that can expose sensitive data.Strategic Analysis: Custom rules and workflows tailored to the specific needs of an organization for proactive protection and root cause analysis.

By partnering with Phoenix Contact Canada, Genieall has expanded its capabilities to help meet industrial connectivity and security needs of our clients and provide the following benefits:Smart Technology: Digitalization of building automation for intelligent and safe buildings with increased comfort and cost-effective building operation.Advanced Security: Establishment of 360° security, which simplifies the protection of systems and secures them from all sides via implementation of cutting-edge technologies.Optimization: Process optimization through the parallel recording of operating and machine data.“Becoming a Phoenix Contact Canada partner was a natural fit”, says Nils Madi, CEO at Genieall. “Given our team’s experience with supporting various industrial environments, partnering with Phoenix Contact Canada allows us to expand our service offering to OT/ICS clients with leading cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 solutions.”