Redesigning Systems Architecture for AWS Platform Migration: A Case Study of an Energy Monitoring System

Abstract

Monitoring activities play an important role in increasing the effectiveness of the energy adopted in industry. Accurate tracking in combination with analytical usage patterns helps to identify potential inefficiency in the adopted setting. Cloud-based services are adopted to help with these monitoring activities. Energy companies adopt these platforms to leverage real-time energy data. Recent advancements in this field have driven companies to continuously evolve and develop their energy platforms. Platform migration is important for improving scalability, flexibility, and advanced analytics. This study presents an industrial case on redesigning system architecture for platform migration. The case company aims to modify its current Energy Monitoring System (EMS) by shifting from its current EMS to a novel platform. The study showcases both technical and organizational challenges involved in integrating the novel platform into the existing system architecture. It then proposes a strategy to minimize stakeholders' resistance and ensure an easy platform migration aligned with the company's objectives.