Case Study Art.com (Walmart Group of Companies)

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Introduction

From their humble beginnings as a small discount retailer in Rogers, Ark., Walmart has opened thousands of stores in the U.S. and expanded internationally. Through innovation, they are creating a seamless experience to let customers shop anytime and anywhere online and in stores. They are creating opportunities and bringing value to customers and communities around the globe. Walmart operates approximately 10,500 stores and clubs under 46 banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites.
Walmart acquired the assets of Art.com in 2018, an e-commerce site that features more than 2 million images and on-demand customization services.
Art.com Inc. is the world's largest online specialty retailer of high-quality wall art and complementary décor. The company was founded in 1998 with one goal – to help people find the art they love so they can love their spaces more.

Problem Statement:

Art.com, a prominent online retailer specializing in art prints and custom framing, sought to optimize their Enterprise Business Suite (EBS) platform by migrating it to the Oracle Cloud. With a focus on enhancing management capabilities and leveraging cloud advantages, Art.com collaborated with Vast Edge, a leading cloud solutions provider.

Our Approach

Art.com's primary goal was to streamline the management of their EBS platform by transitioning to the Oracle Cloud. They aimed for a comprehensive solution encompassing as-is migration of applications and datasets, platform upgrades, cloud security setup, and implementing a digital assistant. Vast Edge was entrusted to execute this transition seamlessly.
The following scope of work has been created to outline how Vast Edge can partner with Art.com to assist them in completing the EBS migration:

Oracle Cloud Design:

Database Servers: Configuration of Oracle Database servers to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Networking: Establishment of a robust network infrastructure for seamless communication.
Security and User Access: Implementation of stringent security measures including role-based access controls.
WebLogic Servers: Provisioning of WebLogic servers for hosting applications.
SOA Servers: Configuration of Service-Oriented Architecture servers for streamlined integration.
Oracle Cloud Setup:

Configuration of Oracle Cloud to align with Art.com's requirements.
Setup of Oracle Database, WebLogic, and SOA environments.
Implementation of Data Guard for data redundancy and disaster recovery.
EBS Migration:

Migration of Development, Testing, and Production environments with zero downtime.
Thorough testing of integrations to ensure seamless functionality.
Onboarding sessions covering APEX, Cloud, Analytics, and Integration.

Results

Zero-Downtime Migration: Successful migration of data and applications across all environments (Development, Testing, Production) with zero downtime, ensuring uninterrupted business operations.
Platform Upgrade and Compliance: Performance tuning and enhancements to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, enhancing overall platform efficiency
Business Gap Analysis: Identification of business gaps through app discovery and analysis, leading to UI modernization, digital assistant implementation, and deployment of new applications to address evolving business needs.
Cloud Setup On-Premises: Seamless connectivity between on-premises systems and the cloud environment, coupled with robust network security measures and the setup of Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments.

Art.com (Walmart) EBS Migration Case Study by Vast Edge

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