Success Story.

Modernizing and Accelerating Data Migration on SharePoint Online for a European Manufacturing Group

About the Client

The client is a Europe-based company specializing in glass and metal packaging products, with over 20,000 employees across 16 countries. Their portfolio includes containers for beer, food, hard seltzers, wine, spirits, carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, juices, and sparkling waters. The company’s metal packaging is recognized for its protective qualities, versatility, and strong environmental credentials.

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Industry Headquarters Key Technologies

Packaging & Containers Manufacturing Europe Azure Data Factory, Quest for Migration, SPFx, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Functions, Power Automate, SharePoint

Industry	Headquarters	Key Technologies
Packaging & Containers Manufacturing	Europe	Azure Data Factory, Quest for Migration, SPFx, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Functions, Power Automate, SharePoint

Business Need

To respond to rapidly evolving industry trends and enhance operational agility, the client sought to modernize its application landscape by migrating from Lotus Notes to SharePoint Online. This initiative aimed to:

Eliminate reliance on legacy systems and costly server licenses.
Enable the introduction of modern features and improved user experience.
Provide a scalable, cloud-based platform for future enhancements, including AI capabilities and modern UI/UX adoption.

Solution

YASH Technologies facilitated the modernization and data migration journey through a comprehensive approach:

Architecture & Design: Utilized the Quest Migration Tool for data migration, integrated SAP data using Azure Data Factory (ADF), rebuilt applications with SPFx (React.js), and implemented Power Automate for scheduled tasks and SAP connectivity.
Modern Application Mapping: Migrated and modernized critical applications such as Scrap Database, Product Container Master, Approved Vendors, and Warehouses.
Efficient Data Management: Leveraged Azure Blob Storage for attachment handling and Azure Functions for automation.
Security & Authentication: Employed Active Directory authentication and ensured secure, reliable data transfer throughout the process.
Project Delivery: Adopted a Waterfall methodology to ensure systematic progress and timely delivery, overcoming challenges like connectivity for HEI jobs, dependency on client-provided ADF URLs, and migrating large data volumes from Lotus Notes.

Benefits

Significant Cost Savings

Eliminated the need for expensive server licenses and ongoing maintenance.

Modern Features & Responsiveness

Enabled the rollout of innovative features and a responsive user experience, aligning with the client’s modernization goals.

Scalable Cloud Solution

Delivered a robust, cloud-based platform ready for future growth and enhancements.

Future-Ready Architecture

Facilitated the integration of AI capabilities and adoption of modern UI/UX standards.

Streamlined Integration

Leveraged modern web frameworks and tools for seamless integration with SharePoint Online.

Operational Efficiency

Improved data management, standardized naming conventions, and enhanced attachment handling for greater productivity.

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