Cloud Migration and Zero Trust Network Deployment
Industry: Transportation Technology
Employees: 150+
Services Delivered: Cloud Migration, Microsoft 365 Modernization, Zero Trust Network, Azure Infrastructure Deployment
Project Overview
A leading Transportation Technology Company specializing in move optimization, connected fleet and logistics solutions partnered with Smarter IT Services to modernize their IT infrastructure.
Their on-premise ERP platform and file servers were struggling to meet the needs of a distributed workforce, creating challenges with performance, security, and access management. The organization needed a secure, cloud-first environment that could scale with their growth and enable seamless collaboration worldwide.
Our Solution
Smarter IT designed and deployed a modern, zero trust network architecture leveraging Microsoft’s Global Secure Connect (SASE) framework.
The solution provided secure, high-performance access to Microsoft 365, Azure-hosted ERP systems, and shared file resources from anywhere in the world — without the complexity of traditional VPNs.
Key Deliverables
Zero Trust Global Network
We implemented Microsoft’s Global Secure Connect (SASE) to create a distributed, policy-driven network.
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Secure, identity-aware connections to all Microsoft 365 and Azure services
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Consistent, encrypted access for staff regardless of location
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Optimized latency through Microsoft’s global edge nodes
Azure File Services Migration
Legacy on-premise file servers were migrated to Azure Files, providing global file access with enterprise-grade performance and security.
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Fully integrated with Microsoft 365 for seamless user experience
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Replicated and cached for distributed teams
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Managed under a unified Azure identity model
ERP Cloud Integration
ERP workloads were designed to be migrated to Azure Compute Services, improving scalability and uptime.
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High-availability design using Azure Virtual Machines
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Optimized network routing for fast, secure ERP access
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Simplified updates and lifecycle management through Azure automation
Cloud Identity Platform
We implemented Azure Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) to establish a cloud-based identity foundation.
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Unified sign-on across Microsoft 365 and third-party applications
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Streamlined onboarding and offboarding through automated provisioning
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Reduced IT overhead with centralized identity governance
Results
The transformation delivered a modern, secure, and globally accessible IT environment aligned with Microsoft’s Zero Trust principles.
Outcomes
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Global Secure Access: Employees connect securely to ERP and files from anywhere, with no VPN required.
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Enhanced Security: Zero Trust access policies protect every user and device.
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Simplified Management: Unified identity and access control reduced administrative effort.
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Improved Performance: Global SASE nodes ensure low latency and consistent user experience.
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Future-Ready: The scalable cloud environment supports rapid business growth and new integrations.
Technology Stack
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Microsoft 365
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Azure Virtual Machines / Compute Services
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Azure Active Directory (AD) & ADDS
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Intune / Conditional Access
Transformative Change
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Is Your Business Keeping Up with Modern IT?
Today’s most successful companies are accelerating ahead — powered by secure, cloud-first technology that keeps teams connected, data protected, and operations running faster than ever. If your systems still rely on legacy infrastructure or complex VPNs, you’re missing out on the agility, scalability, and security that modern networks deliver.
At Smarter IT Services, we help businesses like yours move smarter — not just to the cloud, but toward a more secure, high-performance, and resilient IT foundation. From Zero Trust security to fully managed Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions, our experts make modernization seamless.
Contact Smarter IT today to discover how we can help your business move faster, work safer, and reduce risk — all with technology that’s built for the future.
