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TiC Project - Top in Cloud

POR FESR 2021-2027 Avviso Pubblico “Voucher Digitalizzazione PMI 2025”

Top Consulting & Services Srl develops advanced IT solutions to support companies in digital transformation and in improving commercial performance. The implementation of e-commerce platforms integrated with CRM systems and marketing automation tools enables Top Consulting & Services to offer products capable of optimizing the sales funnel, improving the user experience, and personalizing interactions with users. Thanks to data-driven strategies and integration with advanced analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, Business Intelligence tools, and Customer Data Platform (CDP) systems, Top Consulting & Services’ client companies can increase their sales, build customer loyalty, and maximize the value of each transaction, achieving as results an increase in the quantities sold and growth in their profitability, thanks to the possibility of applying dynamic and personalized pricing strategies.


If until today Top Consulting & Services has been able to differentiate itself from its competitors through the delivery of services, platforms and more generally unique and reliable solutions, the increasingly growing need for personalization, dynamic adaptation, and last but not least environmental respect, have led the company’s management to face the need to further improve its services by acting this time on the IT infrastructure, implementing a digital transformation that, while maintaining the company’s typical initial quality, will bring new advantages especially in those aspects that are mostly transparent to those who turn to Top Consulting & Service such as security, redundancy, reduction of recovery times, load balancing, etc.

 

Purpose

  • Digital diagnosis – The first step of this digital renewal process will be to turn to an Innovation Manager capable of analyzing the digital scenario of Top Consulting & Services. The digital diagnosis will be based on an analysis of the company structures and processes, with particular attention to the digitalization of activities. The objective will be to identify the strengths and areas for improvement in the adoption of digital tools and technologies. The analysis will concern the assessment of the digital infrastructures and technological platforms currently owned by the company, correlated with the workflows and operational processes of the personnel involved, guiding the choice toward solutions capable of offering a more efficient and effective capacity for internal (among employees) and external (with customers) collaboration, an increase in the speed of execution of business processes, an optimization of costs, greater customer satisfaction, greater security in operations, but also a reduction of environmental impact, in terms of energy consumed and CO2 produced.

 

  • Digital workplace – The intervention will be characterized by the setup of 3 digital workplaces featuring the following services: 
  • Personal productivity software that can ensure adequate performance for flexible and remote work
  • Digital communication systems
  •  Systems for shared document management
  •  Digital signature software and legally compliant archiving software
  • Professional ICT services supporting the intervention


  • Digital Commerce & Engagement 

Top Consulting & Services knows very well the importance of always having direct contact with its customers and the importance of having a platform capable of managing and optimizing not only the online purchasing experience but also interaction with customers across different digital channels and through the collection and analysis of data and automated communication systems. A platform of this type is able to create a smooth experience for customers and to increase their engagement through strategies based on data, artificial intelligence, and automation. Top Consulting & Service wants to invest:

 

o Piattaforma PaaS:

  • integrated digital commerce including any additional applications (such as payments, personalization, etc.)
  • for the management of advertising campaigns on digital channels
  • for web content management and personalization for the purposes of sharing information, services, and support to customers/partners
  • for the management of Analytics in support of digital commerce and engagement
  •  for customized customer support and management via Web, Mobile App, Social

 

  1. Purchase and maintenance of the internet domain with related digital SSL certificate
  2. Professional ICT services in support of:
  • Technical design, configuration, and customization of the solution and the platforms
  • Verification of the correct functioning of the solution
  •  Administration and specialist support

 

  • Cloud Computing

Migrating from on-premises solutions to cloud infrastructures offers numerous advantages in terms of scalability, security, operational management and, last but not least, costs. Cloud solutions in fact allow IT resources to be increased or reduced quickly based on business needs, avoiding high initial investments and optimizing the use of infrastructures. From a security perspective, the main cloud providers offer advanced data protection solutions, such as encryption, automatic backups and disaster recovery systems, reducing the risk of loss or compromise of information. The cloud reduces the workload for internal IT teams, as updating, maintenance and infrastructure management are entrusted to the provider, guaranteeing a service that is always up-to-date and high-performing; moreover, flexibility and accessibility make it possible to access data and applications from any location and device, enabling remote work and improving collaboration among company teams. Finally, through a cloud infrastructure a company is able to eliminate the costs of purchasing, maintaining and upgrading hardware, paying only for the resources actually used (in accordance with the pay-per-use model).

 

For these reasons, Top Consulting & Services has decided to migrate its applications to the cloud through the following Virtual Machines: Application Server, Database Server, Web Server, Database Back Up.



  • Cyber security

 

Top Consulting & Services is interested in updating its digital security system. It will be the task of the Digital diagnosis to identify which of the solutions allowed in the Public Notice best fit the company’s needs, and in any case it will be a solution in line with what is indicated in Appendix 4 of the Public Notice:

  • Purchase or rental of hardware associated with the provision of Cyber security functionalities such as, by way of example and not limited to:

 

  • Firewalls
  •  Gateways
  •  Intrusion protection system
  •  VPN gateways
  •  hardware for backup and recovery
  •  hardware authentication modules

 

  • Purchase and maintenance of software under license or usage fee for cloud services associated with the intervention
  •  Acquisition of managed security services (outsourcing)

Results

  • Digital Diagnosis

The digital diagnosis captures the company’s level of digital maturity before and after the interventions. Through this diagnosis it will be possible to:

  •  Map existing digital processes
  •  Evaluate technological maturity
  •  Analyze digital risks
  •  Evaluate the adoption of new technologies
  • Evaluate the operational efficiency of the resources involved in the digital transformation


  • Digital Workplace

The advantages achievable through the adoption of these services, delivered for the 3 key roles of the company, are related to:

  • greater efficiency, enabling activities to be organized more effectively and work tools to be accessed from any location. In addition, these services will allow optimal time management thanks to automation and integration with other company software
  • better collaboration and greater speed in the exchange of information, reducing the need for in-person meetings and lowering operating costs. A digital communication system will also offer a higher level of security in managing communications, enabling more immediate interaction with customers and suppliers, improving the service offered
  • simplification in accessing and sharing company information, and through version control it will be possible to monitor changes and retrieve previous versions, while ensuring data security and compliance with information protection regulations
  •  ensuring the legal validity of documents, improving operational efficiency and reducing costs related to paper-based management. Through the use of digital signature software it will also contribute to environmental sustainability, eliminating the use of paper and the need for printing and shipping


  • Digital Commerce & Engagement

This initiative represents a strategic step for Top Consulting & Services, which intends to adopt an innovative and integrated solution to improve the experience of its customers and optimize its digital processes. Thanks to this platform, the company will be able to strengthen its online presence, offer a highly personalized and competitive service, and ensure effective interaction across all digital channels. The investment in advanced technologies and supporting ICT services will make it possible to consolidate business growth and respond dynamically to the needs of a constantly evolving market.




  • Cloud Computing

Top Consulting & Services will implement a migration on 4 Virtual Machines:

  • VM Database Server 

It will be the first VM to be activated, as it is the heart of the migration operation. This new VM will be activated and made available to the current server-based infrastructure in order to evaluate its performance and reliability immediately. The creation of a Cloud Computing infrastructure for the Database Server will make it possible to efficiently manage large volumes of data, ensuring accessibility, security, and high performance. The possibility of leveraging managed cloud databases will reduce the complexity of administration, lowering maintenance costs by up to 30% compared to on-premise solutions and improving system reliability thanks to replication mechanisms and automatic failover. Thanks to query optimization and the use of technologies such as distributed caching, the company will be able to improve data processing speed, thus supporting faster and more informed decisions, with positive impacts on productivity and competitiveness.

  • VM Database Back Up
    The second VM to be activated will obviously be the Database Back Up. The creation of a Cloud Computing system for Database Backup will allow Top Consulting & Services to protect its data in a reliable and secure way. The solution will provide automatic and redundant backups, eliminating the risk of losing critical data and ensuring immediate restoration in the event of failures or cyberattacks. The reduction of operational risk and business continuity represent a significant competitive advantage, enabling the company to operate without interruptions and to focus on strategic activities rather than on managing the IT infrastructure.

 

  • VM Application Server

The third VM to be activated will be the Application Server. The use of a Cloud VM Application Server will offer several advantages compared to traditional on-premises solutions:

  •  It will ensure greater scalability, allowing resources to be adjusted according to the application’s needs without having to invest in physical hardware (also resulting in a reduction of costs, since only the resources actually used will be paid for, avoiding waste and oversizing).
  •  Maintenance and management. The need for updates and manual interventions will be eliminated, as the provider will take care of keeping the infrastructure always efficient and up to date. In addition, integration with other cloud services, such as managed databases, load balancers, and advanced security tools, will make it possible to improve application performance and protection without additional complexity.
  •  Operational flexibility, since the VMs can be configured and deployed quickly, facilitating the development, testing, and production release of applications. Finally, accessibility from anywhere and the possibility of implementing advanced disaster recovery strategies will ensure greater operational continuity and data security.

 

  • VM Web Server

The last machine to be activated will be the one related to the Web Server. The adoption of a cloud Web Server will offer Top Consulting & Services greater stability and security in managing its websites and web applications. Thanks to automatic scalability, the VM Web Server will be able to adapt dynamically to traffic variations, avoiding service interruptions and ensuring a smooth user experience. These improvements translate into greater online visibility, an increase in conversions, and an improvement in the company’s reputation. The solution the company intends to adopt will ensure a reduction in loading times, an optimization of traffic management, and advanced protection against any cyber threats.


  • Cyber security

The main objective of this intervention is to ensure advanced protection of the company’s data and IT infrastructures, guaranteeing operational continuity and compliance with cybersecurity regulations.

Financial support received

The TiC project proposal was submitted on 13/02/2025 with protocol number A0821-2024-090718 under the Public Notice “Voucher Digitalizzazione PMI 2025”, under the ERDF Programme 2021-2027 referred to in Determination no. G17328 of 17/12/2024, and granted with Determination no. G07696 of 17/06/2025 – CUP F88I25001550006.

Below we provide the details of the expenditure and the granted contribution.

Eligible expenditure

Contribution granted

€ 154.038,00

€ 88.665,77

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