Cloud Transformation for a U.S. Oil & Gas Company
Bonelli Systems
&
Kimmeridge Texas Gas
Kimmeridge Texas Gas partnered with Bonelli Systems to modernize its IT, enhance security, and unlock the power of data. By migrating to Microsoft Cloud, the company cut infrastructure costs by 50%, empowered a secure hybrid workforce, and eliminated legacy risks. With advanced security tools and a unified data governance framework, Kimmeridge gained full visibility, compliance readiness, and a strong foundation for AI-driven innovation—positioning the business for long-term growth and resilience.
Challenge
Outdated on-premises systems, rising cybersecurity risks, and scattered data made operations costly, vulnerable, and difficult to scale.
Solution
Bonelli Systems migrated core infrastructure to Microsoft Cloud, implemented enterprise-grade security tools, and centralized 25 TB of data under a modern governance framework.
Service Focus
- Cloud Migration – Scalable, cost-saving, hybrid-ready
- Security – Protected, compliant, resilient
- Data & AI – Unified, governed, future-ready
✓ 40%
Reduction in Annual IT Overhead
✓ 100%
Data Secured with Zero Loss
✓ 95%
Improvement in System Performance
Kimmeridge Texas Gas, a $1.3B energy leader, was being held back by outdated, costly on-premises systems and growing cybersecurity risks. With legacy VMware servers difficult to scale, IT overhead high, and compliance gaps widening, the company needed a smarter way forward.
Immediate Crisis:
Kimmeridge’s aging on-premises systems created mounting risks—escalating costs, looming data loss, weak security, and no clear path to scale. Without urgent modernization, the company faced costly downtime, compliance exposure, and disruption of critical operations.
Technical Debt:
Kimmeridge was burdened by outdated on-premises VMware systems that were costly, hard to scale, and vulnerable to data loss—leaving critical operations exposed and innovation stalled.
Business Impact:
Kimmeridge’s aging on-premises systems were costly, hard to scale, and exposed the business to data loss, compliance risks, and rising security threats—hindering growth and putting critical operations at risk.
Strategic Planning:
Bonelli Systems delivered a phased, business-first strategy—migrating 20 critical servers to Microsoft Cloud, modernizing identity and access, and deploying cloud desktops for a secure hybrid workforce. By aligning security with CIS benchmarks, centralizing device management, and structuring 25TB of data for governance, we reduced costs, strengthened compliance, and built a scalable foundation for AI and future growth.
Technology Implementation:
Bonelli Systems modernized Kimmeridge’s IT by migrating 20 legacy servers to Microsoft Cloud, cutting costs and boosting scalability. Security was strengthened with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Intune, ensuring real-time protection and compliance. Finally, 25 TB of company data was classified and governed, unlocking visibility, legal readiness, and a foundation for future AI innovation.
Collaborative Partnership:
Through a close partnership, Bonelli Systems modernized Kimmeridge’s IT by migrating to Microsoft Cloud, securing operations with advanced tools, and unifying data under strong governance. The result: lower costs, stronger security, and a future-ready foundation for AI innovation.
- 50% Cost Savings – Eliminated legacy infrastructure and reduced ongoing maintenance costs.
- 20 Critical Servers Migrated – Seamless transition to Microsoft Cloud with zero downtime.
- 130 Employees Empowered – Secure hybrid work enabled through cloud-based desktops.
- 25 TB of Data Governed – Transformed into a business-ready, AI-compatible asset.
- Stronger Security & Compliance – CIS benchmark alignment, real-time threat detection, and zero-trust access reduced cyber risk exposure.
- Faster Decision-Making – Centralized analytics improved operational insights and investor reporting.
Phased migration and early adoption of cloud-native tools delivered faster results, stronger security, and simplified IT operations. With data governance in place, Kimmeridge is now positioned to embrace AI and advanced analytics. Bonelli Systems will continue supporting their journey toward greater resilience, innovation, and growth.
Lessons Learned
1. The Danger of Single-Point-of-Control
Relying on an on-site data center created a single point of failure that threatened business continuity and security. By moving to a cloud-based, resilient environment, Kimmeridge eliminated this risk—proving that modern IT strategies must prioritize redundancy, scalability, and zero-trust security over legacy, centralized systems.
2. Proactive Security Architecture is Non-Negotiable
Kimmeridge’s experience shows that waiting to address security creates unnecessary risk. By implementing Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Intune early—aligned with CIS benchmarks—the company gained real-time threat visibility, stronger access control, and simplified compliance. The lesson is clear: building a proactive, standardized security framework from the start prevents costly breaches, accelerates regulatory readiness, and ensures business continuity.
3. Global Operations Require Global Compliance
For a company like Kimmeridge, operating at scale means security and compliance can’t be regional afterthoughts—they must be standardized across the entire business. By aligning systems with CIS benchmarks, centralizing device management, and enforcing zero-trust access globally, Kimmeridge reduced risk, simplified audits, and built trust with regulators and stakeholders worldwide.
