Case Studies

Challenge

A global organisation required the migration of a business-critical search and booking platform to Microsoft Azure. The engagement involved designing a secure, scalable and globally connected cloud platform capable of supporting a complex third-party application ecosystem.

Approach

• ✓ Azure platform architecture and cloud footprint design
• ✓ Hybrid connectivity architecture using ExpressRoute and Megaport
• ✓ Enterprise networking with Virtual WAN and Virtual Hubs
• ✓ Container and compute platform design using AKS and VMSS
• ✓ Application integration using Azure Functions and Logic Apps
• ✓ Security architecture including Front Door, WAF and Key Vault
• ✓ Operational governance, monitoring and platform management

Outcome

Delivered a globally connected Azure platform supporting critical customer-facing search and booking workloads. The architecture provided secure hybrid connectivity, high availability, operational resilience and a scalable foundation capable of supporting long-term business growth.

Technologies

ExpressRoute, Megaport, Azure Virtual WAN, Virtual Hub, AKS, Azure Front Door, WAF, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, VMSS, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor

Challenge

As organisations adopt AI-powered platforms such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure AI Foundry Agents, integration patterns can quickly become fragmented. Different MCP servers often require their own onboarding, authentication and governance processes. The objective was to design and validate a reusable enterprise architecture pattern that centralises governance, simplifies onboarding and provides a scalable foundation for future AI initiatives.

Approach

• ✓ Designed and implemented a reusable Enterprise MCP Gateway pattern using Azure API Management
• ✓ Centralised MCP onboarding and governance through a single enterprise integration layer
• ✓ Validated the architecture using Microsoft Copilot Studio as the initial AI consumer
• ✓ Designed the solution to support future consumers including Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure AI Foundry Agents
• ✓ Standardised access to MCP tools irrespective of vendor authentication models
• ✓ Implemented dedicated App Registrations for each MCP provider integration
• ✓ Created a central client-facing App Registration supporting OAuth 2.0 authentication for AI consumers
• ✓ Abstracted provider-specific authentication and authorization requirements through Azure API Management

Outcome

Successfully demonstrated a reusable Enterprise MCP Gateway architecture that centralises governance and simplifies AI integration onboarding. The solution enabled multiple AI consumers to securely access MCP providers through a governed integration layer while supporting different authentication models and security requirements. The pattern provides a scalable foundation for future enterprise AI initiatives and reduces the effort required to onboard new MCP servers and AI applications.

Technologies

Azure API Management, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure App Registrations, OAuth 2.0, Client Credentials Flow, API Key Authentication, Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Challenge

A large Azure platform required a repeatable and governed deployment process capable of supporting multiple teams, environments and infrastructure changes while maintaining consistency, quality and operational control.

Approach

• ✓ Led a Platform Engineering team focused on infrastructure automation
• ✓ Developed reusable Terraform deployment patterns and modules
• ✓ Designed CI/CD workflows for infrastructure delivery
• ✓ Built a custom Go wrapper around the open-source go-tfe project
• ✓ Integrated Terraform Cloud workspaces and deployment orchestration
• ✓ Implemented GitHub Actions workflows for automation and governance
• ✓ Automated testing, validation and packaging of infrastructure changes
• ✓ Established pull-request-driven infrastructure delivery workflows

Outcome

Delivered a governed Platform Engineering capability built around Terraform Cloud, GitHub Actions and Infrastructure as Code. The platform enabled teams to move from pull request through validation, testing and deployment with minimal manual intervention while improving consistency, delivery velocity and operational control.

Technologies

Terraform, Terraform Cloud, GitHub Actions, Go, go-tfe, Azure, CI/CD, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure as Code

Challenge

An organisation required the migration of workloads running on Azure SQL virtual machines to a modern enterprise data platform while maintaining operational continuity and minimising disruption.

Approach

• ✓ Designed a modern data platform architecture based on Azure SQL Managed Instance
• ✓ Implemented Azure SQL Managed Instance Link for migration and synchronisation
• ✓ Developed Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• ✓ Integrated Azure DevOps pipelines for deployment automation
• ✓ Implemented Octopus Deploy for release orchestration
• ✓ Established repeatable deployment and environment management patterns
• ✓ Aligned platform delivery with governance and operational requirements

Outcome

Delivered a modernised enterprise data platform with automated deployment pipelines, reduced infrastructure management overhead and a scalable foundation for future data services.

Technologies

Azure SQL Managed Instance, Managed Instance Link, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Octopus Deploy, Azure

Challenge

An organisation operating Citrix Cloud required a modern desktop platform that could support business-critical applications while integrating with an existing hub-and-spoke identity architecture based on Okta, Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.

Approach

• ✓ Assessment of the existing Citrix Cloud environment
• ✓ Azure Virtual Desktop architecture and migration planning
• ✓ Integration with existing Okta identity architecture
• ✓ Alignment with Active Directory and Entra ID identity services
• ✓ Collaboration with Nerdio for operational management and automation
• ✓ Application delivery and user experience design
• ✓ Migration strategy, testing and validation
• ✓ Governance, security and operational readiness review

Outcome

Delivered a modern Azure Virtual Desktop platform supporting business-critical desktop applications while integrating with the organisation's established identity ecosystem. The solution simplified platform operations, improved Azure alignment and provided a scalable foundation for future workplace services.

Technologies

Azure Virtual Desktop, Nerdio, Okta, Active Directory, Entra ID, FSLogix, Azure Files, Azure Networking

Challenge

An organisation required greater visibility into security, permissions, governance controls and cloud spending.

Approach

• ✓ Identity and access review
• ✓ Subscription structure analysis
• ✓ Policy and governance assessment
• ✓ Cost management review
• ✓ Security posture evaluation

Outcome

Delivered a prioritised roadmap covering governance, security, identity and cost optimisation opportunities, providing a structured path toward a more secure and well-governed Azure environment.

Technologies

Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, Cost Management, RBAC

Challenge

An MSP required specialist Azure architecture expertise to support customer engagements involving cloud governance, platform design and strategic technical decision-making.

Approach

• ✓ Architecture review workshops
• ✓ Governance recommendations
• ✓ Technical documentation
• ✓ Customer-facing advisory support
• ✓ Project delivery guidance

Outcome

Provided specialist Azure expertise that enabled successful project delivery while allowing the MSP to retain ownership of the customer relationship and expand its service capability.

Technologies

Azure Architecture, Azure Networking, Azure Policy, Entra ID, Governance Frameworks