Sigma Trading Cloud-native Application Modernization Project

Sigma Trading Management provides risk management solutions to brokers, market makers, and managed funds. They faced inefficiencies due to a lack of a streamlined CI/CD process, prolonged delivery times, complex provisioning procedures, inconsistent remote access, and inefficient cross-border networking. Jedi Hill TaaS implemented AWS Control Tower for governance, established a robust DevOps pipeline, streamlined cloud automation with IaC, enhanced cross-region connections, and set up secure remote access. The project resulted in enhanced efficiency, better governance, optimized networking, and secure remote access, supporting Sigma’s business growth with a scalable and efficient IT environment.

Customer Background

Sigma Trading Management

https://sigmatm.com.au/

Sigma Trading Management provides comprehensive risk management solutions to brokers, market makers, and managed funds at all levels. Empowered by state-of-the-art technology, Sigma Trading Management accompanies clients towards success while safeguarding them from potential downsides.

Pain Points Sigma Trading Management faced several critical challenges in their IT environment:

• Lack of Streamlined CI/CD Process

The absence of a well-integrated Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipeline caused inefficiencies in development and deployment workflows.

• Prolonged Delivery Times

Extended durations for delivering new features and updates hampered their ability to respond swiftly to market demands.

• Cumbersome Provisioning Procedures

The existing provisioning processes were intricate and time-consuming, leading to delays and operational bottlenecks.

• Inconsistent Remote Access

Difficulties in providing reliable and seamless remote access for teams distributed across various countries.

• Inefficient Cross-Border Networking

The need for optimized and accelerated networking performance across different regions to ensure smooth operation and connectivity.

Solution Brief

Jedi Hill TaaS collaborated closely with Sigma Trading Management to address these challenges and implement a comprehensive and effective solution:

• Creating the AWS Control Tower

Implemented AWS Control Tower for governance and best practices across Sigma Trading Management’s multi-account environment.

• Building the DevOps Process

Established a robust DevOps pipeline to streamline development and operations workflows.

• Streamlining Cloud Automation

Leveraged Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and IT automation tools to automate cloud provisioning, reducing complexity and accelerating deployment.

• Accelerating Cross-Region Connections

Enhanced networking performance and reliability using AWS Global Accelerator and AWS Direct Connect.

• Cloud-end Remote Access via VPN

Implemented secure remote access solutions using Site-to-Site VPN and Client VPN.

Benefits After Project Completion

Key Benefits:

• Enhanced Efficiency

Significantly reduced deployment times and increased operational efficiency,deployment times reduced by 40%, increasing overall operational efficiency by 25%.

• Improved Speed and Automation

Simplified setup times and reduced operational overhead,business setup times simplified by 50%, and operational overhead reduced by 35%.

• Better Governance and Management

Ensured compliance with best practices and security standards.

• Optimized Networking

Networking performance improved by 30%, with a 40% increase in reliability. Enabled seamless remote access and collaboration with a 68% reduction in latency.

• Secure Remote Access

Provided reliable and encrypted connections for remote teams to access cloud resources securely.

Why Use Jedi Hill and AWS

Sigma Trading Management chose Jedi Hill and AWS for several key reasons:

• Expertise in DevOps and Automation

Proven expertise in building and streamlining DevOps processes and cloud automation.

• Comprehensive Solution Offering

End-to-end solutions encompassing DevOps, cloud automation, governance, cross-region networking optimization, and secure remote access.

• Professional Background in Networking and Telco

Deep expertise in networking and telecommunications ensured high-quality, reliable solutions.

• Knowledge Base in Security and IT Audit

Extensive knowledge in security, IT audits, and compliance ensured data protection and regulatory compliance.

• Responsive and Agile Support

Commitment to providing timely and efficient responses ensured smooth and uninterrupted operations.

Customer Testimonials

"Sigma Trading Management had struggled with long delivery times and a complex provisioning process. Jedi Hill understood our needs and implemented a comprehensive AWS solution that streamlined our DevOps process, automated cloud provisioning, and improved our cross-region connectivity. The results were immediate, with enhanced efficiency and reduced operational overhead." - [Filip Shu, Founder of STM]

"Jedi Hill’s expertise in AWS and their innovative approach have transformed our IT infrastructure. We now have a scalable, secure, and efficient environment that supports our business growth. The improvements in our CI/CD process and network performance have exceeded our expectations." - [Rocky Liu, CTO of STM]