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Real-time cloud migration strategy for retail data platform

Real-time cloud migration strategy for retail data platform

Real-time cloud migration strategy for retail data platform

How Fractal's Cloud Strategy transformed a retailer’s data management and operations

How Fractal's Cloud Strategy transformed a retailer’s data management and operations

Optimized database strategy

Machine learning insights

New SKU combinations

Improved operational efficiency

The challenge

Defining a scalable cloud migration strategy for real-time retail platforms

A multi-national retailer sought a migration strategy and roadmap for their cloud journey, aiming to build a next-generation architecture to support their real-time platforms, including their online store.

Key challenges

  • Migrating and consolidating data

  • Need for modernization and scalability

  • Supporting high-traffic, real-time transactions

  • Building adaptable infrastructure for future growth

The solution

Holistic solution framework for mission-critical data migration to GCP

Data integration & replication

Migrated data to GCP

Built sales data pipelines

Integrated ML for insights

Real-time insights

Developed models for insights

Enabled REST APIs

Integrated across platforms

Implementation approach

1

Data pipeline setup

  • Automated data ingestion to GCP

  • Ensured real-time sales flow

  • Used GCP tools for fast processing

2

Machine learning models

  • Developed predictive models

  • Trained on historical data for trends

  • Enhanced decisions with analytics

3

API & security

  • Built REST APIs

  • Managed flow using Cloud composer

  • Secured access with Cloud endpoint

The impact

Optimized operations and data-driven insights for retail growth

Operational efficiency

  • Optimized database partitioning

  • Reduced resource usage

  • Improved scalability

Data-driven insights

  • Applied ML to customer behavior

  • Introduced SKU combinations

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction

Business growth

  • Boosted revenue

  • Enhanced inventory management

  • Strengthened retail strategy

Looking ahead

Enhanced data scalability

  • Continuous optimization of data infrastructure to support growing transaction volumes

Advanced AI integration

  • Leveraging machine learning for deeper insights into customer behavior and trends

Seamless multi-platform integration

  • Expanding the API ecosystem to enhance integration across mobile, web, and in-store applications