The act of fermentation is fundamentally about change. Microorganisms break down carbohydrates, producing a wide range of metabolites, such as enzymes or ethanol, that are crucial in the production of bread, wine, yogurt, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels. Family-owned since its founding, Montreal-based Lallemand has used this imperceptible process to become a global leader in yeast and bacteria production with 11 business units spanning 5 continents.

Microorganisms are in high demand. Their expanded application in nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels accelerated Lallemand’s growth, but revealed limitations within its on-premises technology. Though maintaining these legacy solutions had become cumbersome and costly, the pandemic further strained systems not designed to operate in a work-from-home world.

Video: Lallemand ferments its digital evolution with Microsoft Dynamics 365

In a unique position for growth, the pandemic compelled Lallemand to act. With Marco Petruccelli newly installed as their Vice President, CIO, and CTO, Lallemand was ready to begin their transition to the cloud.

It’s exciting. We know Microsoft will continue to advance the product(s) with every update, which will only improve our ability to serve customers, build relationships, and collaborate while allowing the business to adapt to market challenges. - Christian Palka: Corporate Director Lallemand

Reviewing potential cloud providers, Lallemand ultimately chose Microsoft believing it offered a superior partnership alongside its industry-leading solutions. Further empowered by Microsoft’s extensive partner ecosystem, Lallemand identified a partner with the expertise necessary to fast-track their transformation.

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