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Success looks like...

  • 24-7 service

  • Supporting databases that underpin £750M-worth of business

  • Reduced the cost associated with recruiting and training new staff

  • 1/3 of the cost of providing same capability in-house

  • 15-minute response time

Legacy to Cloud: Your Path to Modernization with Cintra

Facing the pressing challenges of a legacy platform and the looming shadow of technical debt? It's time to look to the future and evolve. Dive into a world where downtime is minimized, efficiency is maximized, and the business is aligned to a flexible technology platform.

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Technical Breakdown

Starting Context: SThree operated a complex Oracle database environment on Exadata hardware, compromising over 20 active databases essential for their global recruitment operations.

Objectives of the Migration:

  • Optimize the performance and security of the Oracle databases.

  • Establish efficient and reliable 24/7 database support infrastructure.

  • Minimize the risk associated with in-house database management and staff turnover.

Cintra's Methodological Approach:

  • Database Services Enhancement and Risk Assessment (DSE-RA):

    • Conducted analysis of SThree’s database environment, including Exadata hardware and Oracle databases.

    • Identified key areas for immediate improvement within the existing infrastructure.

  • Continuous Improvement and Support Program (CISP):

    • Implemented a series of strategic enhancements to SThree’s database environment based on the initial assessment findings.

    • Established a framework for ongoing support and maintenance, ensuring 24/7 coverage.

  • Knowledge Management and Transition Strategy (KMTS):

    • Developed a knowledge transfer process to mitigate the risk of information loss due to staff changes.

    • Ensured continuous knowledge sharing and documentation within the expanded database services team.

Benefits & Advantages:

  • Operational Stability and Performance: Achieved significant improvements in the stability and performance of SThree’s Oracle databases, crucial for their recruitment activities.

  • Cost-Effective Support Model: Provided a more economical solution for round-the-clock database support, reducing the dependency on in-house Oracle expertise.

  • SLA Alignment and Business Continuity: Enhanced SThree’s ability to meet service level agreements, contributing to uninterrupted and efficient business operations.