Cloud operating model
Establish a strategic technology capability and cloud operating model for future adoption.
Case study • Cloud modernisation
Cloud integration for the Bank of England
Supporting cloud adoption and modernisation by integrating strategic Microsoft SaaS platforms into a broader cloud operating model.
Cloud roadmap
Microsoft SaaS
Identity control
Operating model
Overview
A cloud modernisation programme for critical financial infrastructure.
The Bank of England wanted to modernise its IT infrastructure and adopt cloud-based services to improve capability, operational efficiency and the way core platforms supported the organisation.
Programme priorities
From strategic roadmap to practical platform integration.
The work needed to connect technical capability, governance, security standards, data policies and business processes into a modern cloud operating model.
Vendor-agnostic adoption
Support a flexible approach to cloud adoption while avoiding unnecessary platform lock-in.
Security and data alignment
Ensure the roadmap aligned with information security standards and data policies.
Microsoft SaaS integration
Bring strategic Microsoft services into the wider modernisation programme.
The challenge
Moving from legacy services to a more agile cloud operating model.
The Bank needed to modernise hosting, improve agility and security, and enable the consumption of cloud services without creating unnecessary cost, complexity or operational friction.
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Strategic operating model
A clear model was needed to connect cloud capability, governance, vendor-agnostic decision-making and business processes.
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Existing services transition
Legacy hosting services needed to move towards cloud services while modernising applications to reduce cost and complexity.
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Cloud adoption foundation
The programme needed a solid foundation for consuming cloud services and supporting modern application workloads.
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Investment in tooling
Agile delivery methods, cloud-native tooling and improved delivery predictability were important parts of the change.
Altiatech's role
Integrating strategic SaaS platforms into the roadmap.
Appvia led the overall cloud adoption strategy. Altiatech supported the integration of strategic SaaS solutions, including Microsoft Dynamics 365, Exchange and SharePoint Online, into the wider cloud roadmap.
Delivery focus
Microsoft cloudMaking Microsoft services part of the wider cloud model.
The solution focused on making Microsoft SaaS platforms work as part of a broader cloud programme, rather than treating them as separate standalone systems.
Integration
Dynamics 365 integration
Altiatech developed a migration roadmap for existing CRM services and supported the use of D365 to manage external participant interactions.
Collaboration
Exchange and SharePoint Online
The platforms were incorporated into the cloud operating model, helping ensure compatibility with the new cloud-native infrastructure.
Identity
Azure AD and SSO
Unified identity management and single sign-on were introduced to improve user experience, security and integration.
Governance
Cloud roadmap alignment
Microsoft services were aligned with the broader cloud roadmap, information security requirements and business needs.
The approach
A practical Microsoft cloud integration approach.
The work focused on roadmap definition, platform alignment, access control and practical integration with the Bank’s broader cloud operating model.
Migration planning for D365
Existing CRM services were mapped into a migration roadmap, enabling the Bank to use Dynamics 365 for external participant interactions.
Exchange and SharePoint alignment
Exchange and SharePoint Online were aligned with the target operating model so they could support collaboration and communication in the cloud environment.
Azure AD and SSO
Unified identity management and single sign-on were implemented to strengthen control, simplify access and improve the user experience.
Outcomes
Stronger integration, improved collaboration and reduced infrastructure overhead.
By integrating Microsoft SaaS platforms into the broader cloud roadmap, the Bank was able to increase control, strengthen security and improve how cloud services supported business needs.
Enhanced collaboration
Improved communication and collaboration capabilities through better integration of Exchange and SharePoint Online.
Improved CRM capability
Dynamics 365 supported a better approach to managing external participant interactions and related services.
Seamless cloud integration
Cloud services were integrated with the Bank’s wider systems and cloud operating model.
Strengthened identity control
Azure Active Directory and single sign-on helped improve security, access management and user experience.
Greater agility
The Bank improved its ability to respond to changing business needs through a more modern cloud services approach.
Reduced overhead
The move towards cloud services reduced infrastructure management overhead and supported a more efficient operating model.
Programme value
Critical SaaS platforms were incorporated into the broader cloud adoption initiative.
This helped maximise the value of Microsoft investments while supporting the Bank’s wider modernisation goals.
Connected services
Services connected to this work.
Altiatech helps organisations modernise, secure and optimise their IT environments through practical delivery, governance and ongoing support.
Modernise
Cloud & AI Enablement
Modernise platforms, improve governance and enable cloud services that support business outcomes.
Secure
Secure Identity
Improve identity, access management and control across Microsoft cloud and enterprise environments.
Run
Managed Services
Run IT reliably with support, monitoring, incident response and operational service management.
One connected model: Altiatech can support discrete modernisation work or combine cloud, identity and managed services into a wider delivery model.
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