Case Study
TRANSFORMING FEDERAL HEALTHCARE ARCHITECTURE: A CLOUD MIGRATION SUCCESS STORY
$100M
In annual savings
50%
More web traffic handled
20%
Reduction in security incidents
30%
Faster feature implementation
RESULTS AND BENEFITS
Through the successful execution of this complex cloud migration, TDG showcased its expertise in delivering innovative solutions that facilitate digital transformation.
- Significant Cost Savings
Reduced operational costs by $100 million annually through optimized resource utilization and cloud cost efficiencies.
- Enhanced Security
Strengthened security posture through advanced security measures and compliance with industry standards, resulting in a 20% reduction in security incidents.
- Accelerated Innovation
Adopted a DevOps approach to accelerate development and deployment cycles, leading to a 30% reduction in time to market for new features.
- Increased Scalability
Enabled the platform to handle 50% more traffic during peak enrollment periods.
- Improved Performance
Enhanced system performance and responsiveness, leading to a 30% faster user experience.
By successfully supporting the execution of this complex cloud migration, TDG demonstrated its expertise in delivering innovative solutions that drive digital transformation.
- Significant Cost Savings
Reduced operational costs by $100 million annually through optimized resource utilization and cloud cost efficiencies.
- Improved Performance
Enhanced system performance and responsiveness, leading to a 30% faster user experience.
- Enhanced Security
Strengthened security posture through advanced security measures and compliance with industry standards, resulting in a 20% reduction in security incidents.
- Increased Scalability
Enabled the platform to handle 50% more traffic during peak enrollment periods.
- Accelerated Innovation
Adopted a DevOps approach to accelerate development and deployment cycles, leading to a 30% reduction in time to market for new features.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CLIENT BACKGROUND
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS oversees Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Health Insurance Marketplace. The agency’s healthcare.gov platform is a critical component of the Affordable Care Act, facilitating enrollment in health insurance plans.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The project aimed to modernize the healthcare platform by migrating it to a cloud-native architecture. Key objectives included:
- Cost Reduction: Lowering operational costs and optimizing resource utilization.
- Improved Performance: Enhancing system performance and responsiveness.
- Enhanced Security: Strengthening security measures to protect sensitive health information.
- Increased Scalability: Enabling the platform to handle fluctuating workloads, especially during peak enrollment periods.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CLIENT BACKGROUND
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS oversees Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Health Insurance Marketplace. The agency’s healthcare.gov platform is a critical component of the Affordable Care Act, facilitating enrollment in health insurance plans.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The project aimed to modernize the healthcare platform by migrating it to a cloud-native architecture. Key objectives included:
- Cost Reduction: Lowering operational costs and optimizing resource utilization.
- Improved Performance: Enhancing system performance and responsiveness.
- Enhanced Security: Strengthening security measures to protect sensitive health information.
- Increased Scalability: Enabling the platform to handle fluctuating workloads, especially during peak enrollment periods.
SOLUTION APPROACH
To achieve these objectives, TDG supported the prime contractor in employing a comprehensive approach:
- Strategic Planning: Developed a detailed migration plan, including risk assessments, cost estimates, and timelines.
- Cloud Platform Selection: Evaluated AWS and Azure to determine the optimal cloud platform for each application, considering factors like security, compliance, and cost.
- Infrastructure Modernization: Migrated on-premise infrastructure to cloud-native services, including virtual machines, databases, and storage.
- DevOps Implementation: Adopted DevOps practices to automate infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, and configuration management.
- Security and Compliance: Implemented robust security measures to protect sensitive data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
- Performance Optimization: Optimized the platform’s performance through load testing, capacity planning, and performance monitoring.
SOLUTIONS APPROACH
To achieve these objectives, TDG supported the prime contractor in employing a comprehensive approach:
- Strategic Planning: Developed a detailed migration plan, including risk assessments, cost estimates, and timelines.
- Cloud Platform Selection: Evaluated AWS and Azure to determine the optimal cloud platform for each application, considering factors like security, compliance, and cost.
- Infrastructure Modernization: Migrated on-premise infrastructure to cloud-native services, including virtual machines, databases, and storage.
- DevOps Implementation: Adopted DevOps practices to automate infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, and configuration management.
- Security and Compliance: Implemented robust security measures to protect sensitive data, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
- Performance Optimization: Optimized the platform’s performance through load testing, capacity planning, and performance monitoring.
IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS
1
Assessment and Planning: Conducted a thorough assessment of the existing infrastructure and identified migration candidates.
2
Cloud Migration: Migrated applications and data to the target cloud environment, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
3
Infrastructure Optimization: Optimized cloud resources to reduce costs and improve performance.
4
DevOps Implementation: Implemented a DevOps pipeline to automate deployment and configuration management.
5
Security and Compliance: Established security controls and implemented continuous monitoring.
6
Performance Tuning: Fine-tuned the platform to optimize performance and responsiveness.
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