Azure Architecture, Integration & Modernization

Azure Architecture, Integration & Modernization

Azure Hybrid Integration & Modernization Services

At Engstrom Consulting, we help organizations modernize their systems and connect cloud applications with on-premise workloads using secure, Azure-native architectures. Whether you're integrating ERPs, financial systems, GIS platforms, or custom internal APIs, we design solutions that reduce complexity, improve reliability, and unlock the full power of the cloud.

We specialize in creating scalable, secure, and maintainable integration patterns using Azure services—so your business can move faster without relying on legacy infrastructure or fragile point-to-point connections.

Azure Architecture, Integration & Application Modernization

Cloud Architecture & Cost Optimization

We design Azure environments that balance performance, security, and operational efficiency.

  • Scalable, secure architecture aligned to your business needs

  • Cost optimization through right-sizing, storage tiering, and workload analysis

  • High-availability and resiliency built into the design from day one

Hybrid Integration Using Azure HCM, API Management & Serverless Compute

Modern businesses operate in both worlds: cloud and on-premise. We specialize in bridging that gap using Azure’s native hybrid capabilities.

Azure Hybrid Connection Manager (HCM)

A simple, secure way to connect Azure applications to on-prem systems without exposing internal networks.

  • Outbound-only connectivity—no inbound firewall changes

  • Reliable access to ERPs, SQL databases, custom APIs, and legacy apps

  • Eliminates complex networking dependencies

Azure API Management (APIM)

Your centralized API gateway in the cloud.

  • Authentication, throttling, IP filtering, and policy enforcement

  • Request/response transformations without code changes

  • API versioning, auditing, and observability built in

Azure Functions (Serverless Compute Layer)

A lightweight integration engine for modern workflows.

  • Routing, data transformation, enrichment, and business logic

  • Event-driven execution for high-volume systems

  • Zero infrastructure management with instant scalability

Modernizing Legacy Connectivity

Organizations often use older technologies like Bluecoat or other reverse proxies to expose internal systems.

While decommissioning these tools is not the primary service we sell, it naturally becomes possible as Azure-native integration patterns replace legacy appliances—reducing cost, improving security, and simplifying operations.

Serverless & Event-Driven Architecture

Serverless Integration with Azure Functions

  • High-performance, isolated .NET 8/9 function apps

  • Built-in retry policies, dead-letter queues, and monitoring

  • Ideal for real-time transaction processing and background workflows

Messaging & Orchestration

  • Azure Service Bus for reliable, asynchronous communication

  • Event Grid for webhook ingestion and event-driven automation

  • Durable Functions for long-running workflows and complex orchestration

Application Modernization & DevOps Automation

DevOps Pipelines & Automation

  • Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for multi-environment deployments

  • Automated testing, approvals, versioning, and rollback strategies

  • Infrastructure-as-Code for consistent, repeatable environments

API Design & Custom Integration Development

  • REST API development tailored to your business workflows

  • Middleware and integration logic implemented using Azure Functions

  • Secure API publishing through API Management

Cloud Storage & Data Platforms

Azure Storage

  • Azure Blob, Files, and Data Lake Gen2 with RBAC and AD-Kerberos

  • Lifecycle management, retention policies, and immutability

  • Scalable, secure storage for documents, media, and datasets

Database Architecture

  • Azure SQL (provisioned or serverless)

  • Cosmos DB for distributed, low-latency workloads

  • Data modeling, indexing, and performance tuning

Backend & Application Development

.NET Core / .NET 8/9 Development

  • REST APIs and backend services

  • High-performance, secure codebases

  • Authentication and authorization aligned with modern identity practices

Integration-Driven Application Capabilities

  • Payment processing workflows

  • ERP synchronization

  • GIS, fleet, and telemetry integrations

  • High-volume pipelines capable of processing hundreds of thousands of transactions daily

Let’s Build What’s Next

Whether you're integrating cloud services with on-prem systems, modernizing legacy applications, or building new cloud-native solutions, Engstrom Consulting delivers secure, scalable architectures that grow with your business.

Contact us at moreinfo@engstromconsulting.com to learn more or request a project estimate.