Ralliton & Team Candi implemented the new internal portal of CNP CYPRUS Group

Employee Portal: The new internal portal of the leading insurance group CNP CYPRUS

Team Candi, a member of the Quest Group, in collaboration with Ralliton, one of the largest Cypriot cloud services companies, designed and implemented a modern internal information portal (Intranet portal-Employee Portal) for the leading insurance Group CNP CYPRUS.


The Employee Portal was created with the aim of optimizing internal communication and dissemination of corporate information, gathering and organizing in one central place all common information and further developing cooperation among employees.

The new internal portal was implemented by utilizing Microsoft technologies, specifically SharePoint and Power Platform, offering rich features and functionality. Utilizing for the first time an internal Portal, the 350 employees of the organization in Cyprus and Greece, gain in a completely user-friendly and secure environment, the ability to have direct contact with their colleagues and access to updated and complete corporate information. In addition, the Employee Portal is connected to the organization’s Success Factors in a secure way through Azure, offering additional information to users, such as their licenses, trainings, organization chart and many other useful information.

With the acquisition of a modern intranet portal, CNP CYPRUS Group now has a powerful tool for managing and sharing corporate information with authorization levels and an auditing mechanism, achieving to upgrade the overall employee experience and promote information, interaction, participation and cultivation of a single corporate culture.

Manos Pepis, Technology Manager of Team Candi stated: “CNP CYPRUS’ Employee Portal is a real source of enhancing effective collaboration and resource management, setting new standards for the digital evolution of businesses. Microsoft’s choice of technologies has helped us leverage the full potential of the company’s existing infrastructure to create a secure, flexible, and high-performance application fully and securely interconnected with the rest of the company’s systems.”

Ralliton’s Solutions Director, Kyriakos Kyriacou, said: “Our transformative project, using Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Microsoft Viva, has equipped CNP CYPRUS with an advanced corporate network. This powerful solution not only increases productivity, but also promotes seamless collaboration across the Group, enhancing communication channels and promoting increased user engagement. In this way, strengthening CNP CYPRUS’ position at the forefront of productivity and connectivity in their industry.”

Eleni Psillidou, Human Resources Director of CNP CYPRUS commented: “Our new Group Employee Portal offers a fast and efficient basis for communicating with all members of our Group staff in Cyprus and Greece, through a renewed and enjoyable user experience. The first impressions and comments of the staff members are indeed encouraging and very positive. We look forward to further utilizing the Portal through the new possibilities offered to us, such as conducting internal surveys (polls), publishing new interactive material, etc. »

Leonidas Mouskos, Group IT Manager of CNP CYPRUS stated: “We are excited to present this new technological application, a testament to our commitment to providing our employees with the best tools to work. CNP Cyprus continues to invest in new technological solutions to empower its human resources. The choice of SharePoint platform is also a demonstration of our commitment to promote a flexible, dynamic and efficient workplace. This cutting-edge platform not only enhances communication and collaboration, but also allows employees to connect, share ideas, and work seamlessly.”


One Plus Management’s AWS Migration: Empowering Business Transformation

In the ever-evolving world of IT, cloud technology has emerged as a catalyst for innovation and efficiency. Today, we delve into the remarkable journey of One Plus Management, a dynamic organization that recently made the transition from its on-premises infrastructure to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. This migration has brought forth a plethora of benefits, enhancing not only their operational agility but also reinforcing their commitment to security and compliance.

Unleashing the Potential of Cloud Migration

Agility and Elasticity

The primary driver behind One Plus Management’s decision to migrate to AWS was the need for greater agility and flexibility. Stuck within the confines of traditional on-premises setups, they often grappled with the limitations of hardware scalability and resource allocation. By embracing the AWS cloud, they gained the power to effortlessly adjust resources according to fluctuating demands, ensuring seamless performance during peak workloads.

Financial Optimizations

One of the significant advantages of this migration was the cost efficiencies it unlocked. One Plus Management could now reallocate their financial resources that were once tied up in capital expenses for hardware and maintenance. Thanks to AWS’s pay-as-you-go pricing model, they could effectively pay only for the services they consumed, eliminating unnecessary expenditures.

Bolstering Security and Compliance in the Cloud

Robust Data Encryption

The paramount concern for One Plus Management during this migration was data security, a vital aspect given their involvement in sensitive business operations. AWS, with its robust encryption capabilities for data at rest and in transit, provides an ironclad shield against potential security breaches, assuring the utmost protection for critical business information.

Stringent Compliance Standards

AWS has invested significantly in obtaining a multitude of compliance certifications and standards, serving as a key factor in One Plus Management’s decision to migrate. These certifications, including SOC 2, PCI DSS, and HIPAA, signify AWS’s unwavering commitment to industry-leading best practices in security, privacy, and compliance. By migrating to AWS, One Plus Management was not only enhancing its security posture but also simplifying compliance adherence.

Enhanced Access Controls

With AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), One Plus Management could establish fine-grained access controls for their team members. This ensured that only authorized personnel could access specific resources, significantly bolstering their security framework while facilitating compliance with regulatory requirements.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

AWS offers comprehensive disaster recovery and backup solutions, providing One Plus Management with a robust framework to ensure business continuity in the face of unexpected disruptions. They no longer needed to invest in separate disaster recovery infrastructure, saving both time and resources while enhancing their preparedness for unforeseen events.

Conclusion

One Plus Management’s migration to AWS showcases the immense potential of cloud technology, emphasizing the transformative impact it can have on businesses. This transition has led to improved scalability, cost-effectiveness, and, most importantly, an elevated standard of data security and compliance.

The advantages of cloud migration extend far beyond mere operational convenience. In industries like business management, where data integrity and compliance are paramount, a secure and compliant environment is non-negotiable. AWS, with its robust security features and extensive certifications, has emerged as a trusted ally for such organizations.

One Plus Management’s journey to the cloud serves as an inspiring testament to how embracing cloud technology can empower organizations to flourish in the dynamic world of modern business, all while maintaining the highest levels of data security and compliance. As the IT landscape continues to evolve, we anticipate more narratives like this, reaffirming the pivotal role of cloud technology in our increasingly digital and connected world.

The Power of Cloud Migration – Priamus Audit

In the ever-evolving landscape of IT, the cloud has emerged as a game-changer for businesses across the globe. Today, we’ll delve into the inspiring case of Priamus Audit, a forward-thinking organization that recently made the leap from their on-premises environment to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform. This migration not only brought a multitude of benefits but also enhanced their security and compliance measures.

The Power of Cloud Migration

 

Scalability and Flexibility

The primary reason behind Priamus Audit’s migration to AWS was the need for scalability and flexibility. In their on-premises environment, they were limited by the physical infrastructure and resources, which often led to constraints in handling growing data volumes and varying workloads. By transitioning to the AWS cloud, they gained the ability to scale resources up or down as needed, ensuring optimal performance even during peak demand.

Cost Efficiency

Migrating to the cloud also brought about significant cost savings. Priamus Audit no longer had to invest in expensive hardware and maintenance, allowing them to allocate their resources more efficiently. With AWS’s pay-as-you-go pricing model, they only pay for the services they use, eliminating the need for over-provisioning.

 

Security and Compliance in the Cloud

 

Robust Data Encryption

One of the primary concerns when migrating to the cloud is data security. Priamus Audit, being in the audit and financial services industry, had to prioritize data protection. AWS offers robust encryption mechanisms, both in transit and at rest, ensuring that sensitive client information is shielded from potential threats.

Compliance Certifications

AWS has invested heavily in achieving various compliance certifications and standards, which was a key factor in Priamus Audit’s decision to migrate. These certifications, including SOC 2, PCI DSS, and HIPAA, provide assurance that AWS follows industry best practices for security, privacy, and compliance. This significantly reduced the compliance burden on Priamus Audit.

Enhanced Access Controls

With AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Priamus Audit could set granular access controls for their team members, ensuring that only authorized personnel could access specific resources. This not only bolstered security but also helped them meet regulatory requirements.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

AWS offers comprehensive disaster recovery and backup solutions, allowing Priamus Audit to ensure business continuity even in the face of unexpected events. They no longer needed to invest in separate disaster recovery infrastructure, saving both time and resources.

 

Conclusion

The story of Priamus Audit’s migration to AWS stands as a testament to the immense potential of cloud technology. Their transition brought about improved scalability, cost efficiency, and, most importantly, a heightened sense of security and compliance.

The benefits of cloud migration extend far beyond mere convenience. For businesses operating in regulated industries like finance and audit, a secure and compliant environment is non-negotiable. AWS, with its world-class security features and certifications, is proving to be a trusted partner for such organizations.

Priamus Audit’s journey to the cloud serves as an inspiring example of how leveraging cloud technology can empower organizations to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape while ensuring the highest levels of data security and compliance. As the IT world continues to evolve, we can expect more stories like this to unfold, reinforcing the transformative power of cloud technology in our increasingly digital world.

Ralliton, as an Amazon Web Services Advanced Partner in Cyprus, Accelerates Digital Transformation in Businesses

Ralliton, the award-winning managed cloud service company that accelerates businesses’ digital transformation, achieved the Advanced Amazon Web Services (AWS) partner status in Cyprus after a rigorous certification process.

As an Advanced and service provider partner in Cyprus, Greece and Malta, working directly with AWS, Ralliton helps customers take full advantage of all Amazon Web Services and grow their businesses.

“Through our direct partnership with AWS, we build reliable, personalised, scalable solutions in a diverse set of industries in the region,” commented Ralliton Co-founder Christina Delcea, adding: “Ralliton, as a trusted AWS partner and cloud provider, drives businesses into digital transformation through expertise, technology and skills.

“We work together with Amazon Web Services, to create high-level road maps that meet our clients’ needs.”

Amazon Web Services is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centres globally. Millions of customers are using AWS to lower costs, become more agile and innovate faster. Meanwhile, those companies that have achieved AWS partner status have demonstrated that they have successfully deployed multiple client applications across a range of industries.

Small- to large-scale businesses interested in adopting and leveraging cloud infrastructure can take advantage of Ralliton’s deep expertise and experience in delivering AWS solutions.

Ralliton’s AWS team of certified consultants deliver services for planning, migration and managed services, while implementing best practices to meet the most demanding workload, operations and efficiency standards. Ralliton’s services also cover advising existing AWS customers how to gain more value from their AWS operations, by assisting them to engage directly with AWS and providing additional benefits currently not available to them. As a direct partner, Ralliton manages the billing processes of the customers.

Ultimately, Ralliton’s partnership with AWS enables industries, governments and private companies in the region accelerate their cloud journey via secure cloud technology and robust cost-optimisation services.

Case Study: ISV Migration to cloud

go365cloud, the leader in cloud solutions for small businesses in Cyprus and provider of cloud infrastructure and Microsoft 365 solutions, were looking for a service provider to migrate, design and build their managed backup and recovery offering.

Working with an established AWS partner Ralliton, we can continue to provide best in class managed services solutions for our customers.

go365cloud is experienced in providing small businesses with the following continuity and recovery services.

  • Powerful backup and restore solutions, eliminating the risk of data loss and downtime.
  • A fully managed service, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: driving your business forward.
  • Affordable, specially packaged pricing that’s tailored for small businesses and evolves as you grow.

Andreas Themistocleous, CTO of go365cloud said, Ralliton’s expertise in cloud technologies and clear understanding of our client’s needs from day one accelerated the time to market of our Managed service solution.

The solution value:

  • Address all your data protection concerns from on-premise infrastructure to servers and endpoints in the cloud
  • Eliminate the risk of losing access and control over your Microsoft 365 data, including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business and Teams
  • Remove the complexities of creating and executing a disaster recovery plan, making executing full- or partial-site failover an affordable and effective reality.

Cyprus is moving to the Cloud with AWS. Are you? Amazon Web Services are widely used for cloud computing across the globe

Cloud computing is on the rise, with Amazon Web Services (AWS) emerging as the clear winner in the sector, currently holding over than 40% market share. As the leader in the industry, AWS offers a wide variety of services and options for every enterprise and its digital needs. 

With the pandemic driving companies to digitalization, cloud computing is now more popular than ever.  

Ralliton has achieved the highest Amazon Web Services partner status in Cyprus, that will help customers take full advantage of all AWS services and elevate their business. The partnership enables the government and private sector companies to accelerate their cloud journey via secure cloud technology and robust cost-optimisation services. 

The push for digitalization of Cyprus and the importance of Amazon Web Services can be seen through the recent Memorandum of Understanding that has been signed between the two sides. The MoU aims at supporting the modernization of state infrastructure and speeding up the adoption of cloud services in the Cyprus public and private sectors.  

Cyprus’ collaboration with a global leader in cloud services, provides a unique opportunity to boost the transition to the cloud, an integral part of the country’s digital agenda and a key lever in advancing its posture as a regional tech and data hub.  

Ralliton’s status as an official AWS partner in Cyprus, Greece, and Malta, with 5 certified consultants, will be critical for any business willing to take the leap into the digital era. With a wide number of services covering from planning to migration and managed services, Ralliton guarantees the implementation of the best practices to meet the demands of any client. 

Millions of customers are using AWS to lower costs, become more agile and innovate faster. 

All the big tech giants and software development companies such as Samsung, Netflix and Adobe, use AWS services for their cloud computing needs. Ralliton’s partnership with AWS enables both public and private sector to accelerate the implementation of secure cloud technologies, bundled with robust cost-optimization services. 

What’s stopping your business to join the cloud?

AWS Cloud Economics, Security & Compliance

AWS Cloud Economics, Security & Compliance 12th May 10:00-11:30.

The value of the cloud extends beyond Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction.

Join us to hear experts from AWS and Ralliton to understand the business value of moving to and building on AWS.

In this webinar, we will also dive into the security and compliance offerings AWS & Ralliton can bring to your business.

AGENDA:

10:05-10:30 Welcome and Introduction. Kyriacos Kyriacou – Ralliton

10:30-10:45 Cloud Economics AWS Speaker

10:45-11:15  AWS Security and Compliance – Radu Dobrinescu

11:15-11:20 Next Steps for your Business Kyriacos Kyriacou – Ralliton

11:20 Q&A

Ralliton the First Company in Cyprus to Receive Microsoft Advanced Specializations

Nicosia, 9th March 2022– Ralliton, the award-winning managed cloud service company that accelerates digital transformation in businesses, has become the first Microsoft partner in Cyprus to earn Advanced Specializations in Modern Workplace. In February 2022, the company obtained the official recognition that adds up to its growing list of Microsoft Competencies as a top-tier Microsoft partner.  

Kyriacos Kyriacou, Co-Founder and Cloud Solutions Director at Ralliton, commented: “We are honoured to be the first Microsoft partner in Cyprus to earn Advanced Specializations. Since 2011, we have empowered small and large enterprises to achieve growth and success through customized solutions and services. This achievement is a recognition of our team’s dedication, skills, and commitment to providing current and prospective customers the latest solutions that meet their needs, paving their way to the digital era.”

Microsoft, besides Gold and Silver competencies, introduced Advanced Specializations to make it easier for businesses searching for solution providers to locate and select the correct partner. An Advanced Specialization is earned on top of an active Gold competency and validates a partner’s expertise, extensive knowledge and technical capabilities in delivering specialized services and solutions across many industries. A partner must meet a strict set of requirements around customer success and undergo a third-party audit. Ralliton has proven its competency through its long and successful partnership with Microsoft and its successful involvement in large-scale deployments in Cyprus and other regions.

 

Microsoft Azure Event Series – 2

Citrix Virtual Desktop Series:

What is Cloud and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on Azure. 15th Dec 10:00-12:00.

AGENDA:

10:00-10:20 Welcome and Introduction. Kyriacos Kyriacou – Ralliton

10:20-10:40 What is Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops. Kyriacos Kyriacou – Ralliton 

10:40-11:20 Demo Azure Virtual Desktops + Citrix Stylianos Thoma – Ralliton

11:20-11:30 Next Steps for your Business Kyriacos Kyriacou – Ralliton

11:30-11:45 Q&A

Microsoft Azure Event Series

Microsoft Azure Event Series:

What is Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Compliance and Azure Global Reach. 15th Dec 10:00-12:00.

AGENDA:

10:00-10:20 Welcome and Introduction. Kyriacos Kyriacou – Ralliton

10:20-10:40 What is Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Compliance and Azure Global Reach

10:40-11:20 Demo Azure Virtual Desktops + Citrix Stylianos Thoma – Ralliton

11:20-11:30 Next Steps for your Business Kyriacos Kyriacou – Ralliton

11:30-11:45 Q&A