Transforming Data Pipeline Efficiency
A Microsoft security partner saves $288,000 annually while gaining near real-time data processing capabilities.
Need
Transform a legacy pipeline into a dynamic, efficient, scalable data pipeline.
The Challenge: Costly Legacy Systems Limiting Response Time
The client, a Microsoft certified security partner exclusively using Microsoft Azure cloud services, faced significant operational and financial challenges. Their outsourced data processing system had:
- Cost thousands of dollars in monthly fees
- Security teams couldn’t analyze cybersecurity threats in real-time, leaving them limited to post-incident analysis
- The rigid system couldn’t adapt to changing security needs
- The client had no in-house ownership or transparency over critical security operations
Internally, their team felt stuck. They believed in proactive security but didn’t have the tools to make it happen.
Freya's Question
How can we develop an in-house solution that collects support tickets from a message queue, stores them in a database, and processes them using cloud-based applications—all while reducing costs and improving response times?
Approach
We developed a Azure Function App to extract continuous raw data and classify and convert it into actionable alerts and valuable insights.
Freya Systems' Collaborative Approach
At Freya, we don’t just implement technology. We work side-by-side with our clients’ team to craft data strategies that restore confidence and unlock value. In this case, our teams collaborated closely to develop a customized data processing strategy using Microsoft’s Azure cloud infrastructure.
The Plan: Smart Data. Real-Time Insights. Scalable Infrastructure.
Phase 1: Smart Data Collection
We designed and implemented a comprehensive data collection framework that transformed how the client managed security information:
Implemented cloud applications to capture continuous streams of support ticket data
Established reliable processing channels capable of handling high-volume security alerts
Created a flexible storage system that preserved data in its raw form for maximum adaptability
Eliminated dependency on external providers for data collection and storage
Phase 2: Intelligent Processing
The solution transformed raw security data into actionable intelligence through:
Standardized data formats for efficient analysis
Built classification logic for identifying high-risk threats
Automatic filtering of outdated alerts
Priority routing for urgent security alerts
100+ automated triggers for real-time threat response
Result
A custom ELT pipeline built for their data in their environment which saves over $288,000 a year in expenses.
The Outcome: Empowered Teams. Lower Cost. Faster Response.
The new system delivered immediate and substantial benefits to the client’s operations:
- Financial Impact: The initial implementation saved $12,000 monthly, doubling to $24,000 monthly after replication to a second environment—resulting in a total annual cost reduction of $288,000.
- Near Real-Time Security Operations: The solution processes thousands of security issues hourly with near real-time threat detection and analysis, significantly accelerating response to potential threats.
- Improved Data Management: Better visibility into security operations, enhanced data accuracy, and more controlled processes enabled better workforce engagement and more informed decision-making across the organization.
- Future-Ready Infrastructure: The client now has a scalable system for business growth that’s easily adaptable for mergers and acquisitions, built to evolve alongside changing security challenges without requiring costly overhauls
Why it Worked:
A Collaborative Approach Anchored in Strategy
Freya’s strength lies in co-building solutions with internal teams- making sure the outcomes are technically sound, practical, and sustainable. By listening first and designing intentionally, we create a system the client can own and scale.
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