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Cross-industry engineering experience across regulated and high-growth sectors.
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Client Overview
Construction Software Leader
Our client is a company specializing in cloud-based construction management software. Their core application, which serves the construction and technology sectors, was facing critical challenges due to obsolete technology components, impacting user trust and operational efficiency across their user base.
Industries:
Construction SaaS, Project management software
Country:
USA
Challenges
Legacy Infrastructure Blocking Compliance and Scalability
The client’s aging file download service made it difficult to meet strict security standards and support the company’s expanding enterprise and government clients.
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Security gaps
Outdated infrastructure and manual maintenance created risks that prevented full SOC2 and FedRAMP compliance.
Unreliable file delivery
Users experienced dropped or incomplete downloads when retrieving large project files.
Limited scalability
The system could not easily scale with demand or adapt to new deployment models.
Compliance pressure
Without modernization, the client risked losing eligibility for future federal contracts and enterprise clients requiring certified cloud environments.
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Why They Chose Us
Trusted Partner for Secure Modernization
The client selected Zoolatech for our proven track record in large-scale cloud transformation and our ability to align modernization with stringent compliance standards.
Enterprise modernization expertise
Our teams specialize in transforming critical infrastructure for scale—bridging legacy systems and modern cloud architectures without disrupting business operations.
Compliance and reliability by design
We integrate security and observability practices from day one, ensuring every deployment meets SOC2, FedRAMP, and enterprise-grade reliability standards.
Zoolatech is a senior-heavy engineering firm with Silicon Valley roots and a Miami HQ, specializing in legacy modernization, system re-architecture, and AI deployment to drive long-term, compounding value.
2017
Year Founded
600+
Employees
96%
Client Satisfaction
Workflow
Structured and Compliance-First Delivery
Zoolatech worked closely with the client’s infrastructure and security teams to modernize critical services through a transparent, phased approach that balanced speed with audit readiness.
Phase 1
Discovery and assessment
Analyzed a legacy file streaming service, identified security and compliance gaps, and reviewed dependencies to define a clear modernization roadmap.
Phase 2
Architecture redesign
Designed a cloud-native architecture using Kubernetes and Amazon S3 to support scalability, observability, and secure deployments.
Phase 3
Implementation and migration
Containerized the service, automated scaling and monitoring, and migrated workloads with zero downtime.
Phase 4
Compliance validation
Implemented security controls, documentation, and cross-team reviews to ensure adherence to defined frameworks.
Phase 5
Continuous optimization
Established monitoring and performance dashboards to support ongoing reliability improvements and future expansion.
A cloud-native file access platform improved reliability, achieved SOC2/FedRAMP compliance, and unlocked secure growth in regulated markets.
Solution
Modern Cloud Infrastructure Built for Security and Scale
Zoolatech redesigned the client’s file access platform to deliver faster, more reliable, and fully compliant downloads for global users.
Cloud-native architecture
Migrated from manual, server-based systems to Kubernetes clusters running on AWS, ensuring elastic scaling and high availability.
End-to-end observability
Integrated DataDog and Sumo Logic for proactive monitoring, performance tracking, and rapid incident response across all environments.
Compliance automation
Implemented security and patch management workflows aligned with SOC2 and FedRAMP standards, reducing audit complexity and risk exposure.
Risks and Mitigations
Mitigating Migration and Compliance Risks
Zoolatech proactively managed technical and regulatory risks to ensure a secure, uninterrupted transition to modern infrastructure.
Option |
Risk |
Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy dependencies | Breaking existing file download links across web and mobile clients. | Maintained DNS mappings and backward-compatible routing during migration. |
| Service downtime | User disruption during cutover from legacy to cloud. | Performed phased deployment with full rollback capability and zero downtime handover. |
| Compliance delays | Missing FedRAMP certification timelines due to audit complexity. | Embedded compliance validation into each phase and partnered directly with the client’s security team. |
| Visibility gaps | Limited monitoring across new environments post-migration. | Implemented centralized observability using DataDog and Sumo Logic from day one. |
Results
Secure, Compliant, and Scalable File Access Infrastructure
The modernization eliminated compliance risks, supported reliability, and positioned the client to serve regulated markets.
SOC2 and FedRAMP achieved
Full certification across all File Access services, removing compliance barriers for enterprise and government clients.
Improved reliability
Significant reduction in download failures and improved uptime through automated scaling and observability.
Faster deployment cycles
Modern container-based architecture enabled more frequent, controlled releases across environments.
Business Value
Building a Foundation for Long-Term Growth and Trust
With a compliant, cloud-native backbone, the client can now innovate faster, expand into new markets, and maintain customer confidence in regulated environments.
Accelerated market expansion
FedRAMP authorization opened access to the US federal and SLED contracts, creating new revenue opportunities.
Sustainable infrastructure maturity
Standardized cloud operations reduced maintenance overhead and established a repeatable model for future service modernization.
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