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info@forgenex.com
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Grupo Logístico Ibérico, a leading transport and distribution company in the Iberian Peninsula, faced a critical challenge: its technology infrastructure, based on obsolete local servers, could not support the exponential growth of its business volume. Manual processes and the lack of integration between systems slowed down operations, increased costs, and limited its expansion capacity. Aware of the need for a deep digital transformation, they decided to seek a technology partner to help them migrate to the cloud with guarantees.
After evaluating various options, Grupo Logístico Ibérico chose Microsoft Azure as the platform for its transformation. The choice was not accidental: Azure offered a complete ecosystem of advanced services that perfectly adapted to its needs: from scalable virtual machines to artificial intelligence and data analytics solutions. In addition, native integration with Microsoft 365 facilitated the transition and minimized disruption for employees.
The project was structured in several phases. First, a lift-and-shift migration of critical workloads to Azure virtual machines was carried out, ensuring business continuity. Subsequently, the architecture was redesigned to leverage PaaS services such as Azure SQL Database and Azure App Service, which reduced management overhead and improved performance. Finally, advanced analytics solutions with Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Machine Learning were implemented to predict demand and optimize delivery routes.
As part of the security strategy, Microsoft 365 best practices were applied, as described in our security and best practices guide, ensuring data protection and regulatory compliance.
The migration to Azure brought substantial improvement in all key indicators. Infrastructure costs were reduced by 35% thanks to pay-as-you-go and resource optimization. System availability reached 99.95%, virtually eliminating downtime. Business processes became more agile: route planning now takes minutes instead of hours, and demand forecasting has reduced unnecessary stock by 20%.
In addition, the company has been able to launch new digital services, such as a real-time shipment tracking portal for its customers, thanks to the integration of Azure API Management and Azure Cosmos DB. Azure's scalability allows them to handle seasonal demand peaks without over-provisioning infrastructure.
The project's success was based on several key factors. First, a phased approach that minimized risks and demonstrated value quickly. Second, the involvement of business and IT teams from the start, fostering a culture of collaboration. And, of course, the choice of a technology partner with proven experience in Azure, such as ForgeNEX, which guided the implementation and trained internal staff.
For other companies considering a similar transformation, the recommendation is clear: conduct a thorough assessment of workloads, prioritize those that provide faster return on investment, and leverage managed services to reduce operational complexity. Additionally, it is essential to invest in training and a data governance strategy that ensures information quality and security.
If you are considering modernizing your infrastructure with Microsoft Azure, do not hesitate to explore our solutions in the Cloud Services category or contact our experts. You can also read other success stories that demonstrate the real impact of technology on business.
