Success Story.

Migrating to SharePoint Online Drives Efficiency and Innovation for a Leading Middle East Aluminium Company

About the Client

The client is a leading aluminium producer and one of the largest industrial companies in the UAE outside of oil and gas. As a premium aluminium manufacturer, the company supplies customers in more than 50 countries worldwide.

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Industry Headquarters Key Technologies

Manufacturing UAE ShareGate, SharePoint Online, Visual Studio, Azure

Industry	Headquarters	Key Technologies
Manufacturing	UAE	ShareGate, SharePoint Online, Visual Studio, Azure

Business Need

The client managed multiple SharePoint on-premise servers and faced the daunting task of renewing licenses for approximately 15 servers. Maintaining both SharePoint On-Premises and SharePoint Online for three critical applications led to operational complexities, increased licensing and maintenance costs, and accessibility challenges. The primary objective was to upgrade legacy SharePoint 2016 sites to the latest M365 SharePoint version, aligning with modern collaboration and productivity needs.

Solution

YASH Technologies delivered a robust migration framework to ensure a seamless transition:

ShareGate Tool: Utilized for content migration, ensuring data integrity and fidelity throughout the process.
SharePoint Online: Adopted as the new platform for modern collaboration and productivity.
Visual Studio: Used for developing custom web APIs, enabling seamless integration between SharePoint Online and other systems.
Azure Hosting: Provided scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure for hosting web APIs.

The migration was executed using an Agile methodology with three-week sprints, enabling iterative development and rapid response to evolving requirements. Comprehensive security measures and error handling mechanisms safeguarded data integrity and ensured system stability throughout the migration.

Benefits

Cost Savings

Eliminated the need for costly server licenses and maintenance, resulting in significant operational savings.

Future-Ready Platform

Enabled future enhancements, including AI integration and adoption of modern UI/UX standards.

Enhanced User Experience

Leveraged modern web frameworks and tools to improve user experience and streamline integration with SharePoint Online.

Innovation and Responsiveness

Supported the introduction of modern features and responsive design, aligning with the client’s objectives of embracing innovation.

Scalability and Efficiency

Delivered a scalable, cost-effective cloud-based solution that simplifies operations and supports future growth.

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