The State of Alaska innovates to make digital government services more resilient and accessible by migrating to Microsoft Azure | Microsoft Customer Stories
Public sector organizations often face the challenge of modernizing legacy systems without compromising security or compliance. This customer story highlights how the State of Alaska used Microsoft Azure to build a secure, cloud-based environment that enables innovation, scalability, and cost efficiency while protecting sensitive data. Read the story and contact MIS Solutions to explore how Azure can strengthen your organization's security and compliance posture.
What prompted Alaska's migration to Microsoft Azure?
The State of Alaska faced challenges with its legacy on-premises infrastructure, which was complex, inefficient, and costly. Additionally, the state's vast geography made it difficult to provide consistent digital services. To overcome these issues and innovate in public services, Alaska contracted with Microsoft to enhance modernization, security, and workforce development, aiming to improve access to digital services and increase transparency and collaboration across departments.
How many applications and servers were migrated in the first phase?
In the first phase of the migration, Alaska successfully migrated 1,200 servers and 700 applications to Microsoft Azure within just three months. This rapid transition was part of a broader strategy to modernize the state's infrastructure and improve the delivery of government services.
What benefits has Alaska experienced from the migration?
Since migrating to Azure, Alaska has experienced enhanced resilience and reliability of its systems, improved security, and greater transparency across departments. The state has also reduced costs by consolidating infrastructure and decommissioning legacy systems, allowing for better access to data and services for residents, particularly those in remote areas.
The State of Alaska innovates to make digital government services more resilient and accessible by migrating to Microsoft Azure | Microsoft Customer Stories
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