An intro to Flutter
Flutter is the world’s leading online sports betting and gaming company, operating iconic brands like FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, Paddy Power, PokerStars, and Betfair. With its global scale and innovative mindset, Flutter delivers entertainment safely and sustainably. Leveraging its collective strength, known as the Flutter Edge, the company seeks to disrupt the industry and shape a better future for customers, colleagues, and communities.
The Challenge
As one of the world’s largest gaming platforms, Flutter Entertainment’s rapid expansion and strategic acquisitions created an opportunity to optimise their enterprise IT infrastructure. They initiated an ambitious program to enhance security and streamline their server estate across their growing global operation.
The Solution
We deployed specialist infrastructure and security engineering teams to deliver this large-scale transformation. Our approach was methodical but ambitious:
Executed coordinated optimization of 150+ systems
Discovery & Analysis
- Comprehensive documentation of 250+ Windows and Linux servers
- Mapped critical service dependencies and business impact
- Collaborated with key stakeholders across the organisation
Strategic Planning
- Developed targeted upgrade strategies for each technology stack
- Created detailed migration pathways for critical services
- Established clear optimization criteria
Execution at Scale
- Modernised Active Directory infrastructure with enhanced security features
- Implemented automated patching through Ivanti Security Centre 2022.1
- Delivered custom Linux patching automation solution
The Results
Enhanced
security
Future-proofed
Architecture
Operational
efficiency
The Impact
The transformation delivered immediate security improvements while setting Flutter up for continued global growth:
- Future-Proofed Architecture: Created standardised build and decommission processes for ongoing infrastructure management
- Streamlined Infrastructure: Optimised server footprint by 60% through strategic planning
- Enhanced Security: Implemented standardised OS templates and automated security patches across both Windows and Linux estates
- Operational Efficiency: Established clear maintenance windows and communication protocols for future updates
