Case Study · FAF™ — Assessed Modernization
Data Modernization
Enterprise-scale data modernization. Proven. Measured. Assured.
Framework Foundations
Fidelra transformed a high-risk SQL estate into a resilient, cloud-ready platform—assured
Measured Against Africa’s Data Standard
This case study demonstrates how Fidelra applied its Assurance Framework (FAF™) to modernize fragmented, legacy SQL estates—eliminating sprawl, restoring platform supportability, and delivering measurable gains in resilience, performance, and cost efficiency.
The Challenge
Legacy SQL platforms carried heavy technical debt, driving risk and cost inefficiencies. Over 60% of databases ran on unsupported versions, increasing security gaps. Standalone deployments amplified outage risk, while inconsistent builds slowed upgrades and audits. Legacy dependencies further blocked cloud adoption with unclear readiness.
Pre-FAF™ Engagement Modernization Score
15%
FAF™ Score Before Fidelra Intervention
key modernization challenges identified
Resilience & Cloud Readiness Gaps: Legacy dependencies and lack of HA/DR standards blocked cloud adoption, constrained scalability, and left workloads vulnerable.
Platform Obsolescence & Continuity Risk: Unsupported SQL versions and standalone deployments increased security exposure, limited vendor support, and raised outage risk.
Operational Complexity & Modernization Drag: Fragmented estates and inconsistent builds slowed upgrades, increased change failure risk, and drove higher cost.
Assessment Methodology: These challenges were identified through a FAF™-based assessment across modernization, resilience, performance, cloud readiness, and compliance signals.
What We Delivered
Platform Modernization & Consolidation
- Consolidated 200+ fragmented databases into standardized, optimized SQL estates
- Enforced baseline configurations, builds, and governance consistency
- Reduced operational complexity, sprawl, and failure domains
- Optimized infrastructure and licensing costs through consolidation and FAF scoring
Version, Security & Platform Alignment
- Upgraded legacy SQL platforms to supported, secure SQL Server versions
- Applied OS, CU, and security patch alignment across environments
- Embedded encryption, identity hygiene, and secure defaults
- Eliminated unsupported platforms and reduced security exposure
Resilience Engineering & HA/DR Assurance
- Implemented HA/AG, zone-aware, and cross-region architectures for critical workloads
- Defined and validated RPO/RTO targets aligned to business criticality
- Executed live failover and recovery drills to prove resilience
- Delivered automated runbooks for repeatable, low-risk recovery
Performance Engineering & Workload Optimization
- Re-architected execution paths to reduce latency by up to 60%
- Optimized throughput to sustain 3× peak workload demand
- Embedded query, I/O, and workload telemetry for continuous tuning
- Eliminated contention and bottlenecks impacting transactional stability
Cloud Adoption & Operational Readiness
- Resolved legacy dependencies and architectural blockers delaying cloud adoption
- Delivered cloud readiness scoring across cost, risk, compliance, and performance
- Defined phased, low-risk migration strategies aligned to business priorities
- Established governance guardrails for secure, compliant, cost-efficient operations
FAF™ Domain Score: Modernization
FAF™ Modernization Score
FAF™ Modernization Score
FAF™ Domain Score: Modernization
75%
Reduction in legacy and unsupported SQL platforms
80%
Standardization across builds, configurations, and deployment patterns
99.99%
Availability readiness through validated HA/DR architectures
FAF™ Unified Score
88%
Post-engagement modernization score
Post-Modernization
Impact
FAF™ Unified Modernization Score
15%Pre-FAF™ Modernization Readiness
88%Post-FAF™ Modernization Alignment
Modernization accelerated from legacy architecture to optimized, high-availability platforms, improving scalability and performance readiness.
Impact delivered through a structured assurance model
Modernize Your Data Platforms — Measured. Delivered.
Part of the Audit-Ready Modernization Advantage™ , this modernization workflow eliminates legacy risk, standardizes platforms, and establishes resilient, cloud-ready data foundations—measured against Africa’s Data Standard.
- Modernizes legacy SQL platforms to supported, secure versions
- Standardizes builds, configurations, and architectures for consistency
- Embeds resilience, HA/DR, and performance baselines by design
- Establishes modernization governance for audit-ready execution
Trusted by banks, telcos, and regulators across Africa and North America.
FAF™ ASSESSED EVIDENCE
This case study documents how FAF™ was applied to measure, standardize, and govern automation across a complex SQL estate — including domain signals, control validation, and measurable outcomes aligned to Africa’s Data Standard.
