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Title: Migration of On-Premise Workload for Financial Institution to AWS Lagos Local Zone for Data Residency Requirements : A Case Study of GT Pensions Managers

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introduction

In an era of evolving digital landscapes and stringent data residency requirements, financial institutions are faced with the challenge of migrating their on-premise workloads to cloud environments that comply with local data regulations. This case study explores the successful migration of GT Pensions Managers' on-premise workload to the Lagos Local Zone, enabling them to adhere to data residency regulations while improving scalability, security, and operational efficiency.

Background

GT Pensions Managers, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, manages pension funds and investments for clients nationwide. To enhance customer data security and comply with local data residency laws, GT Pensions Managers decided to migrate their on-premise workload to a secure cloud environment within the Lagos Local Zone, ensuring that customer data remains within Nigerian borders.

Challenges

GT Pensions Managers faced several challenges in their on-premise infrastructure, including limited scalability, high maintenance costs, and concerns about disaster recovery. They wanted to enhance their infrastructure by migrating to AWS Cloud. Additional challenges included:

solution

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GT Pensions Managers partnered with CloudPlexo a leading cloud service provider to migrate their on-premise workload to the Lagos Local Zone. The solution included:

Planning and Assessment:

AWS Architecture Design:

Migration:

Comprehensive Security Measures:

Compliance Assurance:

testing and validation

Deployment and Optimization

Governance and Backup:

results

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The migration from on-premise to AWS yielded significant benefits for GT Pension Managers:

conclusion

The successful migration of GT Pensions Managers' on-premise workload to the Lagos Local Zone not only ensured compliance with data residency regulations but also enhanced data security, scalability, and operational efficiency. By embracing cloud technology, GT Pensions Managers positioned themselves as a forward-thinking financial institution, capable of meeting regulatory requirements while providing excellent services to their clients. This case study serves as a testament to the importance of strategic cloud migration for businesses aiming to achieve compliance and operational excellence in the digital age

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