SCADA to AWS Migration Programme Rescue

Challenge: A major utility client faced a failing SCADA system migration programme to Amazon AWS. The program, crucial for modernising their industrial control systems, was hampered by a critical constraint: an offshore supplier struggling to fulfil their System Integrator (SI) responsibilities.

Solution: We partnered with the client to diagnose the root cause of the programme's struggles. Through careful analysis, we identified the offshore supplier's lack of capability as the primary constraint. To get the program back on track, we implemented a two-pronged approach:

• In-Sourcing Expertise: We guided the client to bring the programme and SI role in-house, ensuring control and access to the necessary expertise.

• Strategic Sourcing: We assisted the client in issuing smaller work-packages to other, more capable suppliers with proven experience in SCADA migrations and AWS integration.

Outcome: Our intervention led to a successful turnaround of the SCADA migration program. By in-sourcing critical expertise and strategically selecting new suppliers, we empowered the client to achieve their desired outcomes. This successful migration ensures the client's industrial control systems leverage the scalability and security benefits of the AWS cloud platform.