The Client
Scholl, a global leader in footcare, faced the complex challenge of migrating 101 global websites as part of a private equity carve-out from Reckitt-Benckiser.
Scholl required a trusted partner to handle the technical complexities of their Cloud migration while ensuring minimal operational disruption. Their goals included:
Migrating 101 websites and associated domains from Reckitt-Benckiser to AWS
Establishing a secure, scalable multi-account AWS environment with disaster recovery capabilities
Rebuilding fragmented Jenkins CI/CD pipelines into modern workflows
Reintegration of legacy CMS images into scalable infrastructure
The Challenge
Scholl’s Cloud migration project presented several challenges:
- Legacy Infrastructure
The websites were hosted across fragmented environments with undocumented DevOps pipelines that lacked standardisation or documentation due to multiple architects’ involvement over time
- Complex CMS Systems
Legacy CMS applications required cloning and reintegration into new CI/CD workflows without compromising functionality
- Operational Risk
Ensuring zero downtime during migration was critical for maintaining Scholl’s global customer experience
- Tight Deadlines
The migration had to be completed swiftly without taxing Reckitt-Benckiser’s technical teams or resources
Our Approach
Foundation Set-up
- Created a master AWS Organisations account for Scholl, enabling simplified multi-account management
- Integrated Azure Active Directory with SSO and MFA for streamlined access control
- Deployed AWS Control Tower with security guardrails, alerting mechanisms, and governance policies
- Provisioned segregated accounts for backups and disaster recovery to ensure resilience against data loss
Pipeline Rebuild
- Reverse-engineered undocumented Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and refactored them for modern DevOps standards
- Integrated dynamic pod autoscaling within EKS to optimise performance and resource utilisation.
CMS Image Reintegration
- Cloned legacy CMS images and redeployed them into containerised environments on EKS for improved scalability and resilience
Validation & Testing
- Conducted rigorous testing to ensure compatibility, reliability, and performance across the migrated websites
Deployment & Cut-over
- Executed a seamless switchover with zero downtime, ensuring uninterrupted service for Scholl’s customers globally
Post-project
- Provided ongoing monitoring and optimisation to ensure long-term operational success
Our Solution
By combining technical expertise with strategic planning, we delivered a future-ready solution for Scholl:
- Seamless migration of 101 websites and associated domains to AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
- Refactored Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to meet modern DevOps standards with dynamic pod autoscaling on EKS
- Reintegration of legacy CMS images into containerised workflows for improved scalability and resilience
- Built-in security, automation, and governance frameworks using AWS Control Tower to support Scholl’s growth ambitions
Our Results
The migration delivered measurable benefits that aligned with Scholl’s business objectives:
Improved Resilience & Scalability
- Modernised infrastructure capable of handling increased traffic globally
Optimised Costs & Maintenance
- Reduced operational overheads through automation and streamlined workflows
Enhanced Security & Governance
- Strengthened data protection through advanced AWS security features
Seamless Transition
- Zero downtime during migration ensured uninterrupted customer experience
By partnering with Cloud Elemental, Scholl achieved a resilient digital foundation that empowers them to innovate without being constrained by legacy systems.
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Scholl Website Migration: Accelerating Cloud Adoption with AWS
How Cloud Elemental helped a leading energy provider optimising its Cloud-based trading platform with scalable, secure, and automated Cloud solutions.
The Client
Scholl, a global leader in footcare, faced the complex challenge of migrating 101 global websites as part of a private equity carve-out from Reckitt-Benckiser.
Scholl required a trusted partner to handle the technical complexities of their Cloud migration while ensuring minimal operational disruption. Their goals included:
- Migrating 101 websites and associated domains from Reckitt-Benckiser to AWS
- Establishing a secure, scalable multi-account AWS environment with disaster recovery capabilities
- Rebuilding fragmented Jenkins CI/CD pipelines into modern workflows
- Reintegration of legacy CMS images into scalable infrastructure
The Challenge
Scholl’s Cloud migration project presented several challenges:
- Legacy Infrastructure
The websites were hosted across fragmented environments with undocumented DevOps pipelines that lacked standardisation or documentation due to multiple architects’ involvement over time
- Complex CMS Systems
Legacy CMS applications required cloning and reintegration into new CI/CD workflows without compromising functionality
- Operational Risk
Ensuring zero downtime during migration was critical for maintaining Scholl’s global customer experience
- Tight Deadlines
The migration had to be completed swiftly without taxing Reckitt-Benckiser’s technical teams or resources
Our Approach
Foundation Set-up
- Created a master AWS Organisations account for Scholl, enabling simplified multi-account management
- Integrated Azure Active Directory with SSO and MFA for streamlined access control
- Deployed AWS Control Tower with security guardrails, alerting mechanisms, and governance policies
- Provisioned segregated accounts for backups and disaster recovery to ensure resilience against data loss
Pipeline Rebuild
- Reverse-engineered undocumented Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and refactored them for modern DevOps standards
- Integrated dynamic pod autoscaling within EKS to optimise performance and resource utilisation.
CMS Image Reintegration
- Cloned legacy CMS images and redeployed them into containerised environments on EKS for improved scalability and resilience
Validation & Testing
- Conducted rigorous testing to ensure compatibility, reliability, and performance across the migrated websites
Deployment & Cut-over
- Executed a seamless switchover with zero downtime, ensuring uninterrupted service for Scholl’s customers globally
Post-project
- Provided ongoing monitoring and optimisation to ensure long-term operational success
Our Solution
By combining technical expertise with strategic planning, we delivered a future-ready solution for Scholl:
Here’s how we did it:
- Seamless migration of 101 websites and associated domains to AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
- Refactored Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to meet modern DevOps standards with dynamic pod autoscaling on EKS
- Reintegration of legacy CMS images into containerised workflows for improved scalability and resilience
- Built-in security, automation, and governance frameworks using AWS Control Tower to support Scholl’s growth ambitions
Our Results
The migration delivered measurable benefits that aligned with Scholl’s business objectives:
Improved Resilience & Scalability
- Modernised infrastructure capable of handling increased traffic globally
Optimised Costs & Maintenance
- Reduced operational overheads through automation and streamlined workflows
Enhanced Security & Governance
- Strengthened data protection through advanced AWS security features
Seamless Transition
- Zero downtime during migration ensured uninterrupted customer experience
By partnering with Cloud Elemental, Scholl achieved a resilient digital foundation that empowers them to innovate without being constrained by legacy systems.
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