Migration from DataSynapse to ArmoniK: Equity IT's Journey
Context of the migration
Equity IT at Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CA-CIB) faced significant challenges with their existing grid computing infrastructure, which relied on TibCo DataSynapse. The system struggled to meet increasing computational demands and regulatory requirements. This led to inefficiencies, higher operational costs, and limited scalability. The need for a more robust, scalable, and cost-effective solution was clear. Additionally, there was a strategic decision to align with the bank's hybrid cloud strategy to enhance flexibility and performance.
In addressing these challenges, Equity IT opted for a phased, step-by-step approach to migrate to ArmoniK. This method allowed for careful planning and incremental improvements, mitigating risks and ensuring continuity throughout the transition.
What Aneo did
Aneo, leveraging its expertise in high-performance computing and cloud solutions, proposed ArmoniK as the replacement for DataSynapse. Aneo's approach involved a comprehensive assessment of Equity IT's existing infrastructure and computational needs. They developed a customized migration plan that included transitioning the codebase from .Net Framework to .Net Core and then to Linux. Aneo set up a hybrid cloud environment utilizing AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and middleware. The phased migration approach allowed for incremental improvements and risk mitigation at each stage of the transition.
Methodology and approach
The migration followed a meticulously planned 18-month phased approach. The initial phase involved scoping and framing the project to align with business objectives. This was followed by migrating the codebase to .Net Core and deploying it on AWS using DataSynapse. Concurrently, Aneo worked on transitioning the infrastructure to Linux and setting up a Linux-based grid environment. The final phase focused on migrating from DataSynapse to ArmoniK, running on AWS EKS. Throughout the process, comprehensive audit processes ensured compliance with security and regulatory standards. This step-by-step methodology minimized disruptions and allowed for continuous feedback and adjustments.
Results
The migration from DataSynapse to ArmoniK yielded significant qualitative and quantitative benefits for Equity IT. Operational efficiency improved markedly, with a 30% increase in computational performance. The new infrastructure's scalability allowed Equity IT to handle increased workloads and variable execution times dynamically. Financially, the migration led to a substantial reduction in TCO, achieving a three-year ROI in just 12 to 18 months. The successful transition also enhanced the strategic alignment of IT and business objectives, fostering a more agile and responsive IT environment. Vincent Lacroix, Head of Equity IT, noted the robustness of ArmoniK's APIs and infrastructure, which facilitated a smooth and bug-free migration process.