Case Studies > Financial Services sector
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INDUSTRY
Financial Services
CHALLENGE
The client group needed a scalable and customized cloud infrastructure to support their financial data management application, Bob. Challenges included ensuring elasticity for fluctuating workloads, tailoring the solution to specific business and security needs, and providing continuous maintenance and support without disrupting operations.
OUTCOME
The client now benefits from a flexible, secure, and high-performance cloud infrastructure based on Microsoft Azure that supports business growth, maintains continuity, and fosters innovation in financial services.
SOLUTIONS
Linkcom implemented a scalable Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure with managed IT services, enabling continuous updates, security, and technical support tailored to the client’s evolving business and operational requirements.
PLATFORMS
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Microsoft Azure Cloud Infrastructure
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Managed IT Services for maintenance and support
PROFESSIONAL & MANAGED SERVICES
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Cloud infrastructure design and customization
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Deployment, integration, and configuration
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Continuous monitoring and maintenance
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Technical support and development
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Security management and compliance
CUSTOMER
“Thanks to UDS Enterprise technology and administration, costs are reduced, while enhancing security, backup, and user experience"
João Pinote – IT Manager
Situation
The client group is a key player in the financial services industry in Portugal, recognized for its role in driving innovation and delivering high-value solutions within the sector. In response to the increasing demands for performance, security, and scalability, the main objective of the project was to deliver a robust, scalable, and tailored cloud infrastructure designed to support the financial data management application named Bob.
To meet this objective, Linkcom designed and implemented a cloud infrastructure based on Microsoft Azure, offering a comprehensive suite of managed IT services. This setup ensures high levels of elasticity and system performance, while also guaranteeing business continuity — a critical requirement in the financial sector where system availability and data integrity are essential.
This digital transformation initiative is fully aligned with the client’s broader strategic vision for IT. By adopting a modern cloud-based platform, the client is now equipped with a secure, flexible, and continuously updated environment. This not only supports the current demands of the Bob application but also lays the foundation for future developments, ensuring the infrastructure can evolve in tandem with the business.
Ultimately, this transformation empowers the client to stay ahead in a rapidly changing financial landscape and continue to deliver innovative, data-driven services.
Solution
To address the operational and technological challenges faced by the client group, Linkcom designed and implemented a scalable and customizable cloud infrastructure built on Microsoft Azure. This cloud solution was specifically tailored to support the financial data management application known as Bob, ensuring the necessary levels of performance, elasticity, and resilience to support both current operations and anticipated business growth.
A key component of the solution was the deployment of managed IT services, which provide ongoing maintenance, development, monitoring, and technical support. This approach allows the infrastructure to adapt continuously to evolving business and application requirements, enabling seamless updates, strengthened security, and consistent operational efficiency. By relying on a managed services model, the client benefits from proactive issue resolution, reduced internal IT workload, and the assurance of a stable, secure, and up-to-date cloud environment.
The project was initiated in August 2022 and remains active to this day, reflecting a long-term partnership between Linkcom and the client. This ongoing collaboration emphasizes a shared commitment to innovation, reliability, and sector-specific excellence in cloud infrastructure.
Overall, the project represents a strategic step forward in the client’s digital transformation journey. By aligning the cloud infrastructure with long-term IT goals, the solution enhances business agility, reinforces data protection standards, and ensures service continuity — all of which are critical in the highly regulated and fast-paced financial services industry.
Outcome
The project delivered tangible improvements in scalability and elasticity across the entire cloud infrastructure, equipping the client with the capability to efficiently accommodate increasing business demands and operational complexity. This enhanced flexibility ensures that the infrastructure can support both current workloads and future growth without compromising performance or reliability.
Designed to be continuously updated and adaptable, the cloud environment evolves in step with the client’s organizational structure, business objectives, and application requirements. This ensures long-term alignment between technology and business strategy, providing a stable yet flexible foundation that adjusts as the client's needs change over time.
The combination of ongoing development and proactive maintenance enables the infrastructure to deliver consistently high performance, maintain service continuity, and respond effectively to shifting market dynamics. These qualities are essential in the financial services industry, where agility, security, and uptime are critical.
By leveraging a robust Azure-based architecture, the client has significantly strengthened its IT foundation. This not only enhances day-to-day operations but also creates the conditions necessary to drive innovation, digital transformation, and operational efficiency in a highly competitive and regulated environment.
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About Linkcom
Linkcom is a trusted provider of end-to-end IT solutions, specializing in secure infrastructure, cloud services, and modern workplace technologies. We design, implement, and manage digital environments tailored to each client's operational needs — whether on-premises, hybrid, or fully cloud-based.
With a client-centric approach, we support organizations at every stage of their digital transformation journey, helping them modernize systems, improve resilience, and adopt innovative solutions that drive performance and long-term growth.
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