When a European communications and media regulator needed to modernize its complex hybrid IT estate, Coforge stepped in, reducing IT operating costs by 25% by implementing a unified, scalable, cloud-first operating model using Microsoft Azure, data lake architecture, and continuous delivery practices.
The Challenge
The regulator operated a large hybrid IT estate supporting 474 mission-critical applications and more than 2,300 end users with a complex mix of on-premises and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Fragmented ownership created gaps in accountability, security, and service reliability.
High operating costs, slow release cycles, and limited deployment frequency constrained agility, making it difficult to quickly adapt to changes in the technology and regulatory landscape. The regulator needed a strategic partner that could unify their operations and drive modernization to help them keep up.
Our Approach
Coforge took full ownership of the client’s IT operations under a shared-risk model, unifying infrastructure, applications, cloud, and data services into a single, accountable operating model. We migrated workloads to Microsoft Azure, implemented a scalable data lake for analytics, and established continuous development and support capabilities to accelerate delivery.
End-to-End IT Ops
Unified ownership of infrastructure, applications, cloud, and data services with clear accountability and a shared-risk commercial model.
Cloud Migration
Migrated workloads from on-premises data center to Microsoft Azure, decommissioning legacy infrastructure and reducing hosting costs.
Azure Data Lake
Implemented a scalable, cloud-based data lake enabling the regulator to consolidate data and apply advanced analytics for sharper regulatory insights.
Virtual Desktop Migration
Replaced legacy Citrix with Azure Virtual Desktop, enabling secure remote access, improving workplace flexibility, and delivering annual licensing savings.
Continuous Development and Support
Established an agile delivery model with 24x7 monitoring, faster release cycles, and improved service agility.

Impact to Date
Coforge’s next-gen IT Ops services delivered measurable cost savings, improved service quality, and a secure, scalable, future-ready cloud platform. Unified accountability improved service levels and eliminated fragmented ownership, while cloud migration and operational optimization delivered significant cost reductions.
~25%
96+%
100%
~30%
Business Impact
- Decommissioned on-premises data center
- Unified management of 474 business-critical applications
- 3,100 end-user devices supported
- 50+ Azure Virtual Desktops deployed
With a modern cloud foundation, streamlined operations, and a trusted delivery partner in place, the regulator is positioned to scale its services, adopt emerging technologies, and continue driving operational efficiency across its IT estate.
