Carhartt Gears Up for Growth with Azure VMware Solution
When Carhartt, a global maker of worker apparel, began experiencing yearly outages, the company's CIO tasked the IT team with evaluating cloud-based alternatives.
The company needed to replace its aging IT infrastructure. Carhartt started with a needed upgrade to its SAP environment, which catalyzed a migration to Microsoft Azure. That, in turn, led to Carhartt implementing an Azure VMware Solution environment in addition to its overall Azure cloud infrastructure.
Read this case study to learn how Microsoft Azure and VMware has helped Carhartt successfully grow its business.
What prompted Carhartt to migrate to Azure?
Carhartt's continued growth strained its existing IT infrastructure, leading to frequent outages. The CIO tasked the IT team with evaluating cloud-based alternatives, starting with an upgrade to its SAP environment, which ultimately catalyzed the migration to Microsoft Azure.
How does Azure VMware Solution benefit Carhartt?
The Azure VMware Solution has established a reliable cloud infrastructure for critical workloads, enabling easy-to-manage and more secure digital workspaces. It allows Carhartt to leverage existing VMware investments while freeing the IT team to focus on strategic business initiatives.
What improvements has Carhartt seen in its IT management?
Carhartt has experienced zero downtime since migrating to Azure VMware Solution, which has reduced hardware issues and allowed for seamless routine updates. This shift has given the IT team more time to focus on enhancing processes and supporting the company's rapid growth.