84 Lumber Case Study: Database Modernization
Limited support from a previous vendor left issues unresolved and projects in limbo
Offshore-only MSP coverage slowed response times and created communication gaps
Hiring and retaining expert DBAs was difficult and costly
Legacy databases required urgent upgrades for performance, reliability, and scalability
Fractional Onshore Expertise: Planned and executed a smooth data warehouse migration
Performance Tuning: Hands-on reliability improvements and security hardening aligned to business needs
Flexible Engagement: Support that scales up or down with demand, backed by 24x7x365 coverage
Structured Implementation: Clear objectives, stakeholder collaboration, and a seamless cutover plan
Significant time and energy savings, with internal teams focused on strategic projects instead of firefighting
Cost efficiency from paying only for the expertise needed, when it was needed
Faster, more secure databases that improved confidence across the business
On-time, on-budget delivery for upgrade and migration milestones
A fractional DBA and BI support model that provides expertise only when needed
A trusted working relationship as an extension of 84 Lumber's internal team
Business intelligence capabilities to evolve the data warehouse and reporting roadmap
