This architecture firm had grown significantly, including through recent acquisitions that increased user demand across its fully virtualized environment. However, the underlying infrastructure had not kept pace, leaving servers, storage, and networking components nearing end-of-life and operating close to capacity.

At the same time, legacy VMware and Windows Server platforms created additional challenges around support, security, and scalability. The firm needed to modernize its environment to reduce risk, create room for growth, and ensure any transition could be completed without disrupting day-to-day operations.