Application and Infrastructure Modernisation
with Google Cloud

STREAMLINED DEPLOYMENTS

• Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) - Utilse GKE, a managed Kubernetes Service, to deploy and operate containerised applications at scale using Google's infrastructure.
• Advantages of GKE - Enable GKE platform management, improved security posture, cost optimisation, reliability, and availability.

SERVERLESS SOLUTIONS

• Scalable Applications - Develop and deploy highly scalable applications and functions on a fully managed serverless platform.
• Flexible Service - Leverage Google Cloud Serverless Computing to dynamically scale your services, adjusting to traffic fluctuations, and only pay for what you use, such as Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, or Integration Services.

MODERNISE APPLICATIONS

• Application Management - Enable users to build and manage modern applications across on-premises and cloud environments using Anthos.
• In-Place Modernisation - Modernise applications and infrastructure in place.
• Unified Cloud Operations - Create a unified cloud operating model to create, update, and optimise container clusters wherever you are.

OPTIMISE LEGACY INFRASTRUCTURE

• Legacy Application Alignment- Rationalise and prioritise your traditional applications with Google Cloud.
• Inventory Insight - Discover and assess against a VMware inventory.
• Strategic Prioritisation - Prioritise your apps based on business and technical criteria.
• Legacy Transformation - Utilise Apigee to encapsulate legacy services in modern APIs.

API EXCELLENCE

• API Management - Utilise Apigee, Google Cloud’s native API management tool to build, manage, and secure APIs for any use case, environment, or scale.
• API Enhancement - Include features like Duet AI in Apigee API Management, Duet AI in Apigee API hub and Automated API Security with ML-based abuse detection.
• API Utilisation - Employ use cases like cloud-first application development and modernising legacy apps and architectures.

VM MIGRATION

• Strategic Transition Benefits - Discover the advantages of transitioning virtual machines to a robust and secure cloud platform.
• Efficiency and Flexibility - Drive your achievements through heightened efficiency and flexibility, evaluate and control expenses, and provide a uniform development experience across all areas.

SUMMARY

In response to challenges faced by our client, a prominent multinational telecommunications company, GoReply successfully implemented a transformative solution. The project aimed at democratising application development and improving the reliability of critical business applications. Leveraging Google Cloud Platform, the implemented self-service platform streamlined the development lifecycle, significantly reducing lead time for changes and enhancing deployment frequency.

CHALLENGE

Prior to the collaboration, the client faced significant challenges in manual app deployment on on-prem servers due to limited cloud environment access. The absence of automated build and deploy processes, coupled with the lack of CI/CD tools, led to prolonged lead times for changes and infrequent deployment. The absence of robust logging and monitoring mechanisms further increased downtime, affecting time to restore.

SOLUTION

GoReply implemented a self-service platform leveraging Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Cloud Build for automated build, test, and deploy processes. The incorporation of Artifact Registry and Container Registry facilitated efficient management of build artifacts and container images. Monitoring and logging were addressed through Google Operations Suite, including application performance monitoring. Additional tools such as Anthos Service Mesh, Cloud Armour, and Global Load Balancer (GLB) were deployed to bolster security and reliability.

RESULTS AND VALUE-ADDED

The introduced solution democratised application development, significantly improving the delivery and reliability of critical business applications. The implementation of automated CI/CD processes using Cloud Build substantially reduced lead time for changes and deployment frequency. Modern deployment practices like blue-green and canary deployments contributed to a noteworthy decrease in change failure percentage. The results have been impactful, empowering the client to effectively respond to dynamic business demands.