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prescient move given the subsequent operational restrictions imposed by the pandemic . This is not to say , however , that lockdown conditions were without challenges . “ We had to switch from having an on-premises culture to remote practically overnight ,” Murray adds . “ But once everybody was set up it ’ s been business as usual for the most part .” In fact , the efficacy of the cloud migration was such that , when the plug was pulled at midday , nobody noticed the data centre was gone . Achieving a more agile operating model was HOOPP ’ s prize , and Williams is quick to highlight the security benefits it has brought , too . Providing advice and recommendations for action in a timely way , the security team works to expedite the delivery of technology .
“ The cloud migration that happened in 2019 set us up for success in 2020 . Our security program can now pivot much quicker and has been well-equipped for the transition to remote working .”
In total , the cloud migration took the combined efforts of up to 10 teams , a significant logistical challenge but one that HOOPP was able to carry off through teamwork and strong executive leadership .
Once cloud was in place , Williams says that the security team began examining the best way to transition from ‘ on-prem ’ infrastructure to a multi-cloud environment . Her team ’ s goal was to make sense of the new operating paradigm and search for innovation opportunities . “ You don ' t typically hear about security programs
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