Enterprise Azure Landing Zone for Global Retailer
Building a standardised Azure landing zone architecture across multiple regions. RCS implemented Infrastructure-as-Code and Microsoft-aligned governance controls to enable secure, consistent cloud adoption at enterprise scale.
Retail (Global Operations)
15,000+ employees
Senior Azure & DevOps Delivery Partner
The Challenge
A worldwide retail company faced the complex task of transferring thousands of servers to Azure across multiple geographic regions. The organisation grappled with inconsistent governance frameworks and security protocols across different business units, resulting in operational fragmentation, architectural inconsistency, and heightened migration risks.
The company needed a unified, enterprise-level Azure landing zone capable of operating at global scale while ensuring consistent governance, regulatory visibility, and security standards.
The Approach
RCS facilitated joint discovery and design sessions to document business, security, and operational needs spanning multiple regions. This collaborative process produced a standardised enterprise Azure landing zone architecture aligned with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework guidelines.
Core implementation components:
- Structured Azure Management Group hierarchy design
- Azure Policy framework codified for uniform governance compliance
- Infrastructure-as-Code deployment pipelines leveraging Terraform
- Network segmentation coupled with integrated security controls
- Template-driven deployment models ensuring regional consistency
Governance and security mechanisms were integrated into the platform’s foundational layer rather than layered afterward.
The Outcome
The organisation built a controlled Azure platform supporting large-scale retail operations worldwide.
- Enhanced consistency in regional operations
- Unified governance and policy application
- Improved security posture transparency
- Minimised architectural inconsistency throughout cloud adoption
- Dependable infrastructure supporting future digital growth
This implementation delivered an integrated, enterprise-calibre Azure foundation designed for sustained expansion without compromising security or operational efficiency.
Measurable Results
Landing zone architecture standardised across global regions
Policy controls implemented through Infrastructure-as-Code methodology
Configuration inconsistency reduced across organisational units
Enterprise-wide governance transparency strengthened
