AEM Cloud Migration Case Study: Precision Watch Manufacturer Moves to the Cloud
This unique project, described in this AEM Migration to Cloud Case Study, was developed for a client in the premium watch manufacturing industry. Known for precision and quality, the client expected the same standards from their Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) setup — aiming to precisely address their content management needs and deliver high-quality digital experiences.
Challenge: Key Obstacles in the AEM Migration to Cloud for a Premium Watch Manufacturer
During the migration from AEM on-premise to AEM as a Cloud Service, we encountered a key challenge: the need to transition away from a fully custom release process. Adobe Cloud Manager imposes specific requirements, which meant we had to align with its capabilities while retaining as much flexibility as possible. Furthermore, the client wanted to reuse their existing code repositories and CI/CD provider to avoid unnecessary overhead.
Solution: AEM as a Cloud Service Migration That Preserved CI/CD Flexibility
To tackle the challenge described in this AEM Migration to Cloud Service Case Study, we began by consulting the client to understand their vision for release and deployment processes in the new AEM Cloud setup. Their primary expectations included:
- Retaining the current code repository and CI/CD solution to prevent additional migration work.
- Eliminating the need for daily interaction with Cloud Manager — all processes should be manageable from the existing CI/CD environment.
- Giving QA team members full control over automated test execution.
- Ensuring scalability, so that onboarding a new project would require only simple configuration.
With these requirements in mind, we crafted a flexible and scalable solution. Although AEM as a Cloud Service typically mandates that all code resides in a single repository, we preserved the client’s existing code repositories by introducing an additional “parent” repository. This parent repository serves as a unifying layer. During deployment, our CI/CD solution gathers all project repositories into this parent repository and synchronizes the ready-to-deploy code with the Cloud Manager repository.
From a user perspective, any team member can trigger a deployment with a single click — all from the existing CI/CD interface, without ever needing to log into Cloud Manager. This single action initiates code synchronization, deployment, and status tracking via Adobe’s Cloud Manager CLI.
In this AEM Cloud Migration Case Study, to support QA, we implemented dedicated pipelines for automated tests. Running tests is as simple as clicking a button, with results available in an easy-to-analyze report that can be shared with stakeholders after each release.
The solution’s scalability was recently validated when we launched a new project for an additional website. As expected, integrating the new project into the platform required minimal configuration, confirming the success of our scalable design.
Outcome: AEM Cloud Migration Case Study Showing Scalable and Streamlined Delivery
The proposed solution in this AEM Cloud Service Migration Case Study fully met the client’s expectations. It enables fast and efficient delivery of new features to AEM without requiring additional tools or CI/CD migration. By reusing existing infrastructure, we ensured a smooth learning curve for the team. Additionally, the platform is future-proofed — allowing for seamless onboarding of new projects with minimal effort.
Conclusion: What This AEM Cloud Service Migration Case Study Reveals About Tailored Solutions
This AEM as a Cloud Service Migration Case Study demonstrates how a thoughtful, requirement-driven approach can bridge the gap between Adobe Cloud Manager’s constraints and a client’s need for flexibility. By preserving existing systems, streamlining deployment, and empowering QA, we delivered a solution that embodies the same precision and efficiency that defines the client’s products.
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