The client
Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (UK) Limited is a London-based firm that provides specialised investment management services to institutional investors and pension funds, focusing on Japanese and Asian equity investment strategies.
The challenge
Before adopting Umbraco Cloud, Sumitomo faced several website infrastructure challenges. The company needed help to maintain consistent security updates and patches across its web platform and needed automated deployment processes and development workflows. They also needed better monitoring and support capabilities and help scaling resources to handle peak traffic periods.
The insight
At GrowCreate, we understand the critical need for reliable, scalable hosting solutions. For Sumitomo, we implemented Umbraco Cloud hosting to provide a secure, high-performance environment that supports their business operations with flexibility and future-proof scalability. This solution ensures they can focus on growth while we manage the technical infrastructure.
The solution
GrowCreate designed and deployed a comprehensive Umbraco Cloud hosting solution that delivers enterprise-grade infrastructure, seamless development workflows, and security features. This carefully architected solution encompasses multiple integrated components working together to provide a complete hosting environment comprising:
Infrastructure
- Azure-powered Umbraco Cloud environment with automated scaling capabilities
- Multi-environment setup (Development, Staging, Production)
- Automated backup and disaster recovery systems
DevOps integration
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline
- Automated testing and deployment workflows
- Version control integration with Git
DevSecOps Features
- Regular security patches and updates
- SSL/TLS certificate management
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) protection
- 24/7 security monitoring and threat detection
Solution benefits
The strategic transition to Umbraco Cloud hosting has yielded numerous benefits, transforming how the organisation manages and delivers its web presence. Through this carefully executed migration, the company has realised several key operational and technical improvements that have positively impacted its digital infrastructure:
- Cost efficiency: Significantly reduced infrastructure management and operational expenses
- Enhanced security: Comprehensive protection through automated updates and 24/7 monitoring
- Optimised performance: Improved speed and reliability across all site functions
- Streamlined development: Efficient deployment processes and automated workflows
- Dynamic scalability: Infrastructure that automatically adjusts to meet varying traffic demands
- Expert support: Dedicated maintenance and technical assistance from GrowCreate's specialised team
The future
The Umbraco Cloud hosting solution creates new possibilities for Sumitomo. With GrowCreate's managed cloud services, Sumitomo can concentrate on its core business while maintaining a secure, reliable, and scalable web presence. The platform offers several key areas for enhancement:
- Security & Monitoring: Advanced security protocols, comprehensive analytics, and APM solutions for enhanced visibility and protection
- Performance optimisation: Edge computing, CDN deployment, and distributed caching for improved speed and reliability
- Infrastructure improvements: API gateway implementation, container orchestration, and multi-region deployment for better scaling and availability
- Automation & intelligence: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automated testing, and AI/ML integration for predictive optimisation and quality assurance
Services and technology
Engineering
Umbraco CMS
24/7 support and maintenance
Azure Cloud Services
Architecture
Platform migration
Umbraco Cloud Hosting
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