Precision Cable Assemblies faced challenges during its move to the cloud, encountering obstacles that are common for small and medium-sized businesses navigating complex cloud transitions. With limited IT resources, organizations often struggle with cloud adoption due to factors like lack of expertise and resources, as highlighted in the 2025 State of the Cloud Report by Flexera. Eric Hanselman, chief analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence, emphasizes the need for businesses to understand the intricacies of cloud limitations and potential stumbling blocks to ensure a successful transition.
PCA sought expert assistance to overcome the hurdles encountered during their cloud migration. With a small IT team supporting both PCA and Global Engineered Products, the organization faced issues like unexpected virtual machine shutdowns, inadequate security measures, and integration challenges between cloud and on-premises resources. By partnering with CDW, PCA implemented robust security features, enhanced monitoring tools, and a new Azure architecture to improve reliability and performance. The collaboration with CDW resulted in a stable Azure environment, providing better visibility and management capabilities for PCA.
In a similar vein, Brain Corp, a San Diego-based autonomous technology company, undertook a comprehensive transformation by moving its BrainOS software platform to Google Cloud. Rather than a simple lift-and-shift approach, Brain Corp opted to rewrite a significant portion of its codebase to align with future growth and data requirements. The migration to Google Cloud enabled Brain Corp to enhance security, isolate customer data effectively, and leverage AI capabilities for code development. The migration process, led by executives and supported by native Google services, led to cost savings, accelerated development, and improved software updates for Brain Corp. Embracing a proactive approach to problem-solving, Brain Corp successfully navigated the challenges of the migration and reaped the benefits of a more efficient and cost-effective infrastructure.
