Transforming Manufacturing Through Cloud Innovation

MESTEC, a leading global provider of cloud-based software for digitizing production processes in manufacturing, plays a crucial role in enhancing productivity and reducing costs for its clients, which include Siemens, Thales, Formaplex, and Higgidy Family Kitchen. For over 20 years, their solutions have been integral to supporting round-the-clock production lines for their clients across various industries.

Elevating Database Management in the Cloud

MESTEC’s SaaS solution and primary web application, critical for its clients’ manufacturing operations, was underpinned by a Standard Edition Oracle database hosted hosted and managed by a third party provider. MESTEC aimed to transition to a cloud-based Platform as a Service (PaaS) solution to improve its focus on application development, reduce focus on running costs and Oracle licensing, and gain full access to Oracle Database options in a commercially sustainable way.

Strategic Transition to Oracle ATP

MESTEC collaborated with Cintra to transition to Oracle Autonomous Transaction Processing (ATP). This initiative positioned MESTEC at the forefront of cloud technology users in the UK, integrating its database with Microsoft Azure Web App Service via a newly announced Azure-OCI interconnect.

Cintra utilized it's expanse of Oracle knowledge to architect a ground-breaking solution that not only delivered a highly performant solution but also significantly reduced and addressed business risks associated with adopting this multi-cloud environment.

Achieving Seamless Performance and Strategic Growth

MESTEC's software now operates seamlessly across Oracle and Microsoft clouds, enhancing performance and reliability. This transformation allows MESTEC to focus more on high-value internal tasks, assured of their production database’s continuous support and strategic advancement.

Starting Context: MESTEC's software, crucial for manufacturing digitization, relied on a standard Oracle database hosted on Microsoft Azure Web App Service.

Objectives of the Migration:

• Migrate to Oracle Autonomous Transaction Processing (ATP) for enhanced database management.

• Ensure continuous availability for round-the-clock manufacturing operations.

• Utilize Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) for higher availability in a cloud environment.

• Achieve seamless integration with Microsoft Azure in a multi-cloud setup.

Cintra's Methodological Approach:

• Strategic Oracle Transition Planning:

• Assessed the need for moving to Oracle ATP and provided expert guidance.

• Facilitated the transition to Oracle ATP, positioning MESTEC as one of the first in the UK to adopt this technology.

• Multi-Cloud Environment Establishment:

• Enabled the use of the newly announced interconnect between Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Microsoft Azure.

• Ensured MESTEC was at the forefront of using this innovative multi-cloud approach.

Benefits & Advantages:

• Operational Excellence: Ensured 24/7 availability of MESTEC's software, critical for their clients' continuous manufacturing processes.

• Strategic Expertise and Support: Gained access to Cintra's strategic advisory and 24/7 support, enhancing MESTEC's ability to manage its multi-cloud environment effectively.

• Innovative Edge: By adopting Oracle ATP and the Azure-OCI interconnect, MESTEC enhanced its position as a leading technology adopter in manufacturing software.