Paradigm Investment Management
From WAFR to CloudCare: Optimising AWS Infrastructure in the Financial Services
About Paradigm Investment Management
Paradigm Investment Management is a distinguished financial services firm providing innovative investment management services. Operating in an increasingly digital-first financial landscape, the firm relies on advanced technology to support its investment operations and client service delivery.
The firm’s critical technology infrastructure underpins complex data analysis, portfolio management systems, and comprehensive client reporting platforms. These systems require robust, secure, and highly available cloud solutions to operate effectively in the fast-paced financial markets.
In an industry where rapid data processing and regulatory compliance are paramount, Paradigm’s technology infrastructure plays a vital role in maintaining efficient operations while meeting stringent financial sector requirements.
The Challenge
Following an initial Well-Architected Framework Review (WAFR), Paradigm Investment Management sought to further strengthen their AWS infrastructure environment in several key areas:
Infrastructure and Security Optimisation:
- Enhancement of remote work capabilities through secure Workspace deployment
- Evolution of RDS infrastructure to ensure continued data integrity and performance
- Opportunities for EC2 cost optimisation and performance tuning, particularly for their primary application
Operational Excellence:
- Advancement of AWS best practices for financial services workloads
- Strengthening of AWS estate management to align with industry regulations and security standards
- Balancing optimal performance with cost efficiency
Strategic Growth:
- Investment in ongoing AWS infrastructure support and expertise
- Commitment to continuous improvement through regular environment reviews
- Focus on building internal capability while maintaining access to expert guidance
To address these areas comprehensively, Paradigm joined Ubertas Consulting’s CloudCare programme, which offers ongoing support and proactive optimisation. As part of this programme, a second WAFR was scheduled to further enhance their AWS environment.
The Benefits
The implementation delivered significant improvements across both operational capabilities and strategic advantages for Paradigm Investment Management:
Enhanced Operational Capabilities:
- Strengthened security posture through integrated AWS SecurityHub and GuardDuty implementations
- Improved disaster recovery and business continuity through AWS Backup
- Optimised EC2 performance and cost efficiency through rightsizing
- Secure and efficient remote working capabilities via Amazon WorkSpaces
Strategic Advantages:
- Future-ready infrastructure supporting Paradigm’s growth trajectory
- Comprehensive security aligned with financial services regulatory requirements
- Improved decision-making through enhanced AWS estate visibility
- Ongoing optimisation and support through the CloudCare programme
- Strengthened internal AWS expertise through knowledge transfer
These improvements have positioned Paradigm Investment Management to better serve their clients while maintaining the high standards of security and performance demanded by the financial services sector.
"Ubertas Consulting's expertise has significantly enhanced our AWS infrastructure, addressing the unique challenges we face in the financial services sector."
"Their Well-Architected Framework Review and CloudCare programme have been invaluable in optimising our operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and empowering our team with AWS best practices."
"We've seen tangible improvements in both performance and cost-effectiveness, positioning us well for future growth and innovation in the cloud, crucial for staying competitive in our industry."
Why Ubertas Consulting
Ubertas Consulting, part of Devoteam, is a Premier AWS Partner specialising in helping organisations successfully navigate their AWS Cloud journey. With deep expertise in AWS migrations and modernisation, we focus on delivering solutions that align with AWS best practices while meeting specific business needs.
Our track record of successful migrations across various industries, combined with our AWS competencies including Migration and DevOps, ensures we can help organisations like Paradigm Investment Management achieve their cloud transformation goals efficiently and effectively.
To learn more about how Ubertas Consulting can support your AWS journey, schedule a free consultation.
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