In this case study:
Client: Anonymous
Industry: Public Sector
In this Case Study:
Regulatory Compliance
On-Premises to Cloud Modernization
Administration Systems
Country: USA
Quisitive partnered with a state-led financial organization managing retirement services to modernize its Pension Administration System (PAS) using Azure Cloud technology.
System Needs:
- Flexibility to adapt to legislative changes
- Reduced page load times and improved responsiveness
- Enhanced user experience to streamline operations and reduce training requirements
- Scalability to accommodate organizational growth
- Cost-effective data processing and storage solutions
- Remote work capabilities to ensure operational continuity, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic
Technologies Used:
- Azure App Services
- Azure SQL Server
- Azure App Insights
- Azure Queues
- Azure DevOps
- GitHub for CI/CD Pipelines
The Problem
Quisitive was engaged by a state-led financial services organization that handles retirement, financial services and deferred compensation to develop a modular, web-based application to replace its multi-tiered .Net and SQL-based Pension Administration System. The PAS handles pensions for over 40,000 members, managing contributions, benefits, and distributions.
Despite ongoing maintenance, the on-premises PAS struggled to adapt to legislative changes, had long page load times, and required extensive training due to its challenging client interface. Data transfer and processing were costly and time-consuming.
Remote work was difficult, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting the organization to prioritize system overhaul.
The Solution
Quisitive assisted the state-led financial organization in transitioning its aging Pension Administration System (PAS) from on-premises to the Azure cloud.
Quisitive redesigned the PAS on Azure, employing Azure App Services, SQL Server, App Insights, Queues, and DevOps for flexibility and efficiency. The organization's Business Integration Manager commended Quisitive's expertise and efficiency, stating "Quisitive is an amazing vendor to work with. They have vast knowledge of all the latest technologies and keep themselves updated with emerging technologies. They provide a quick solution to any business requirement with such ease. They are very productive in the work they do and deliver top-quality solutions. They are truly the best vendor I have ever worked with".
The Results
The cloud-based PAS improves responsiveness, reduces page load times, and facilitates remote work. Modular architecture enables quicker legislative adjustments and backlog enhancements. User experience enhancements include multitasking, streamlined workflows, and reduced training requirements. Operational savings are anticipated, benefiting both employees and retirees.
Futhermore, this scalable solution has potential use cases beyond this organization, offering customizable solutions for similar public sector entities' pension management needs.