Successful transition to the cloud: Prefere Resins switches to the Microsoft cloud with Sycor 

The project began to move the IT infrastructure to the Microsoft cloud (Microsoft Azure). Sycor also took over the network infrastructure and data center operation ‒ with the goal of providing Prefere Resins with all managed services from one source. Additional goals included improving the service quality and making an international service desk available to users 24/7.

Cut-over within hours

"In the first step, we analyzed the existing systems in detail in order to make the subsequent transitions to Sycor and Microsoft Azure as smooth as possible. A solution was developed to replicate all servers at high speed, making it possible to implement the project quickly," says Sycor Project Manager Julia Stenger. Initial dry runs were conducted after the replication phase, and the planned solution was optimized accordingly. "We scheduled the cut-over in the middle of the month so the client's month-end closing would not be at risk. Four days were planned, but thanks to great preparation and support from Prefere Resins, the cut-over was completed in just 12 hours. Even so, there was no significant rework in the days that followed," Stenger continues.

Perfect collaboration

The cloud-based (and of course also non-cloud) systems have been running since mid-January 2019 and user feedback is highly positive. Steffen Behnke draws a positive conclusion as well: "Switching to Sycor definitely paid off for us. The speed of data access as well as the stability and availability of the new solution are outstanding. We have realized major savings. Collaboration with Sycor was excellent and we are more than satisfied with the support services we now have."