Case Study: CGG achieves responsive, secure, and cost-efficient seismic data management in the cloud with Microsoft Azure

CGG delivers responsive, secure, and cost-efficient seismic data management services in the cloud

CGG, a global geoscience provider for the oil and gas industry, faced challenges with its costly and complex on-premises data management infrastructure. To better serve clients and position its services for the future, the company sought a more flexible and efficient solution, leading them to explore cloud services with vendor Microsoft Corporation.

By implementing a solution using Microsoft Azure, including Azure IaaS, StorSimple, and Virtual Network, CGG rebuilt its data management services in the cloud. This provided substantial cost savings, such as avoiding a $45,000 hardware purchase, and shifted their financial model from capital to operational expenses. The solution also delivered enhanced performance, flexibility, and built-in disaster recovery, allowing CGG's IT team to focus on higher-value projects while ensuring secure, global data access for internal and external clients.

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Geoffrey Rile

IT Operations & Support Manager, EMEA/APAC Regions