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Case Study
Modernizing Cloud Infrastructure for a Healthcare Provider
Zero
Downtime during migration
+70%
Faster deployments
Cleq has been a consistent presence since day one, always quick to respond and resolve issues. We're convinced they'll keep delivering that same quality going forward
Julian Mulder
Owner
Outcomes
Azure adoption expanded across departments, but governance and operational control needed to mature at the same pace. Cleq’s work focused on measurable improvements that reduced risk while improving day-to-day efficiency for engineering and IT teams.
1
Reduced cloud waste by 15–25%
Through improved cost allocation, policy enforcement, and spending visibility.
2
Improved audit readiness
By standardizing identity, access, and logging controls across environments.
3
Lowered operational risk
Across production-critical systems through consistent security baselines.
4
Less firefighting for IT teams
Due to clear ownership, repeatable processes, and documented standards.
The Situation
The client’s cloud environment had grown organically as new products and integrations were introduced. While this supported rapid innovation, it also led to inconsistencies in configuration, access control, and cost ownership.
As regulatory and audit requirements increased, the existing setup made it difficult to demonstrate compliance or confidently assess risk. The engineering team needed a more structured foundation without slowing down product development or disrupting clinical operations.
Core Challenges
Cleq identified several challenges that were limiting scalability and increasing operational complexity:
- Multiple cloud subscriptions with inconsistent standards and ownership
- Limited insight into cost drivers and allocation per business unit
- Inconsistent identity and access controls across environments
- Increasing pressure around continuity, compliance, and audit expectations
These challenges created friction between engineering, IT, and compliance teams, slowing decision-making and increasing operational risk.
What Cleq Delivered
Cleq delivered a structured set of improvements designed to stabilize the platform while preparing it for long-term growth in a regulated environment.
🔍 Risk Assessment
Complete Azure security mapping
🏢 Governance Model
Unified subscription & ownership structure
🔐 Access Control
Least privilege & role clarity
🛡️ Security Baseline
Policy, logging, & guardrails
💰 Cost Framework
FinOps-ready allocation system
📚 Documentation
Handover & operational guides
How we actually did it?
All changes were delivered in phased rollouts to avoid production disruption. Cleq worked closely with engineering, IT, and compliance stakeholders to validate each step before implementation.
Architectural decisions were documented and reviewed collaboratively, ensuring alignment with operational reality and regulatory requirements. This approach allowed the client to modernize their cloud environment safely while maintaining continuous service for healthcare providers and patients.
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