Cloud Migration Case Study for Housing Authority

This case study details the Housing Authority of the City of Austin's (HACA) transition to a cloud-based infrastructure utilizing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. HACA, a public-sector entity focused on providing housing services to low-income families, faced significant operational challenges due to reliance on outdated on-premises technology, which was exacerbated by severe weather events and a fire incident. The organization recognized the need for a more resilient and secure infrastructure. With the assistance of Rackspace Professional Services, HACA developed a comprehensive migration strategy that included moving over 10 terabytes of critical data and consolidating multiple productivity tools into a unified Microsoft ecosystem. Post-migration, HACA experienced substantial improvements in business continuity, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity. The new cloud environment allowed HACA to maintain operational efficiency and adapt to future technological demands while ensuring compliance with government standards. This transition ultimately supports HACA's mission to provide housing for vulnerable populations.