MINICASE STUDY Microsoft Azure Delivers Reliability Security and

MINI-CASE STUDY Microsoft Azure Delivers Reliability, Security, and Mobility for Customers Moving to Cloud “Using Microsoft Azure, we are able to move our on-premises clients into the cloud, providing enhanced mobility options for our customers and their members. Up time and security were critical in our decision. ” – Philip van Diem, Development Manager, Platypus Software MICROSOFT AZURE ISV: Platypus Software Pty Ltd WEB SITE: ezemember. info LOCATION: Brisbane, Australia ORG SIZE: 5 MICROSOFT AZURE ISV PROFILE: Platypus Software is an Australianowned company established in 1989 developing EZe. Member, a membership management software solution for the fitness industry. Software needs to grow with a business and that future is in the cloud, which gives customers flexibility for today and tomorrow. Read about other Microsoft Azure ISVs § SITUATION Clients of EZe. Member by Platypus Software were looking to utilise current technologies that allow access to their data from anywhere at any time. The fitness industry clients wanted their members to have mobility in managing their account and class bookings. The challenge was to find a platform that was highly reliable, secure, provided speedy development options, and was future-proof. § SOLUTION Platypus Software assessed many options, and it was clear that Microsoft Azure not only would achieve the company and client goals, but also would provide an ongoing path to support future requirements for EZe. Member. Previous versions were on-premises and developed in MS Visual Fox. Pro. Platypus Software needed a logical transition from this environment to the cloud. Platypus chose the. NET offering, including Azure Web Apps services, SQL Azure Database, and Storage options to achieve success. § BENEFITS Microsoft Azure enables customers to move their data to the cloud and enables secure access from anywhere using EZe. Member. Azure platform allows Platypus Software to develop web portals that target functionality that Platypus can on-sell in the market.