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Revving Up the Cloud Engine

Mit Azure DevOps und Cloud-Power die Räder der Innovation in Bewegung setzen. 

Kennzahlen

  • ↑ 25 %

    Faster provision of new applications thanks to optimized CI/CD pipelines.

  • ↑ 40 %

    improved scalability of the infrastructure for future business expansion.

  • ↓ 30 %

    Reduction in operating costs by migrating to the cloud.

From the street to cyberspace

Für unseren Kunden, einen führenden Automobilhersteller, stellte die bestehende On-Premise-Infrastruktur ein echtes Hindernis für Agilität und Innovation dar. Die komplexen IT-Systeme in die Microsoft Azure-Cloud zu migrieren und gleichzeitig die CI/CD-Pipelines von Jenkins auf Azure DevOps umzustellen, ergab sich als eine doppelte Herausforderung. Hinzu kamen strenge Compliance- und Sicherheitsanforderungen, die während der gesamten Migration und im späteren Cloud-Betrieb erfüllt werden mussten, um den hohen Standards der Automobilbranche gerecht zu werden. 

Compliance, code and cloud: the balancing act of migration

The migration of the existing on-premise infrastructure posed a major challenge, as the car manufacturer's IT landscape was highly individualized and included numerous legacy-based applications. These systems had to be migrated under the highest security standards and without interrupting operations. The migration involved monolithic and inflexible applications that could not easily be transferred to the cloud in their existing form. This complexity required careful planning and execution to minimize downtime while guaranteeing system availability. 

Another critical point was the conversion of the Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines to a flexible, scalable system that could meet the company's growing requirements. The existing Jenkins pipelines could no longer meet the requirements for speed and flexibility, which severely limited the efficiency of the development and deployment process. In addition, the strict compliance and data protection requirements of the automotive industry had to be observed during the migration. It was essential to ensure that all cloud-based systems complied with industry-specific security and data protection standards. 

Jenkins war gestern: Azure DevOps ist heute 

We migrated the car manufacturer's IT infrastructure securely and scalably to Microsoft Azure to improve flexibility and agility. Using Azure Site Recovery and virtual machines, we ensured a fast migration with minimal downtime. This transition enabled the client to efficiently adapt its IT systems to changing market conditions. 

The existing Jenkins pipelines were converted to Azure DevOps, which led to a significant increase in the speed and reliability of software deployment. This enabled the car manufacturer to optimize its development processes and react more quickly to changes. 

To ensure compliance and security, we used Azure Security Center and Azure Policy. These solutions ensured compliance with industry-specific regulations and enabled continuous security monitoring. 

Numbers travel faster than words

We can tell you a lot, so let's just take a look at the speedometer:  

  • −50 %

    shorter Time für das Testen und Bereitstellen von Anwendungen. 

  • ↓ 35 %

    geringere Fehlerquote bei der Softwarebereitstellung dank automatisierter Pipelines. 

  • ↑ 45 %

    gesteigerte Teamproduktivität durch vereinfachte und vereinheitlichte Prozesse. 

  • −25 %

    weniger Fehlerbehebungsaufwand durch die Einführung einer standardisierten Cloud-Umgebung. 

  • ↑ 20 %

    Verbesserung der Systemverfügbarkeit durch den Einsatz von Azure-gestützten Hochverfügbarkeitslösungen. 

CLOUD-HOPPING: FROM THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY TO THE FUTURE OF EVERY SECTOR

Wir ihr seht, muss die Migration einer bestehenden Infrastruktur in die Cloud und die Optimierung von CI/CD-Prozessen kein Mount Everest sein. Basierend auf den Herausforderungen, die unsere Kunden gemeinsam mit uns bisher bewältigt haben, findet ihr hier ein paar Inspirationen, wie ihr unser Wissen bei euren spezifischen Herausforderungen einsetzen könntet, und stehen selbstverständlich jederzeit zur Verfügung, um einen customized Ansatz mit euch zu besprechen:  

Fintech: Cloud-Migration und CI/CD-Optimierung
In the financial industry, organizations often face the challenge of securely and efficiently migrating legacy infrastructures and monolithic applications that handle sensitive financial data. To overcome this challenge, we would start with a comprehensive analysis of existing systems to determine security and compliance requirements. Our solution would be to migrate to a scalable cloud infrastructure, supported by modern CI/CD tools that make the software deployment process faster and more flexible. We would also ensure that all security and compliance requirements are met through specialized management tools. This would not only significantly reduce operating costs and downtime, but also optimize time-to-market for new financial products and increase customer confidence and satisfaction. 

Healthcare: Sichere und skalierbare Datenverwaltung
Healthcare providers are often faced with the challenge of managing sensitive patient data and health information both securely and efficiently. To address this challenge, we would take the cloud migration route, relying on highly secure and scalable data solutions designed specifically for the needs of the healthcare industry. We would ensure that all data protection and compliance requirements are met, while also creating the ability to deliver software updates quickly and efficiently. By using modern CI/CD processes, we could ensure that the provider can always work with the latest technologies and security specifications. The result would be improved patient data management, increased data availability and a noticeable reduction in operational overheads, leaving more resources available for innovation in patient care. 

Retail: Verbesserung des E-Commerce und der Kundenerfahrung
A common problem in retail is the scalability of IT infrastructure to cope with seasonal traffic peaks. If this doesn't work optimally, it results in downtime and a poor customer experience. We would solve this problem by migrating to an elastic cloud infrastructure that is able to dynamically adjust the required resources during periods of high demand. Additionally, by using modern CI/CD tools, we would ensure that new features and updates to the e-commerce platform could be deployed quickly and reliably. This would not only improve the customer experience, but also increase the efficiency of operations. The result would be a seamless, scalable shopping experience, less downtime and greater competitiveness through the rapid implementation of new features that would increase sales and customer satisfaction. 

Our tech kit

Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen, Tools die bei der Migration eine entscheidende Rolle spielten: 

Cloud wizard

Microsoft Azure made it possible to provide a scalable, flexible and secure infrastructure that ensured the smooth operation of the application in the cloud and adapted dynamically to customer needs.

Container magician

Containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes facilitated the fast and efficient deployment and scaling of applications, which led to a significant reduction in operating costs and downtime.

CI/CD Speedster

Switching to Azure DevOps for continuous integration and delivery significantly accelerated software development and deployment, resulting in faster time-to-market for new features.

Surveillance detectives

Azure Monitor and Azure Log Analytics ensured that system performance and security measures were continuously monitored and optimized so that problems could be detected and rectified at an early stage.

Compliance watchdog

With the help of Azure Security Center and Azure Policy, the strict compliance requirements were easily met and the security of the infrastructure was ensured at all times.

Data architect

Azure SQL Database and Azure Cosmos DB provided secure and scalable data management, enabling large volumes of data to be stored and processed efficiently.

Developer magic wand

The use of C#, .NET, Java, Python, JavaScript and ASP.NET Core enabled us to develop flexible and performant applications that were both fast and easy to maintain.

Team Coordinator

With Microsoft Teams and Azure documentation, team collaboration was optimized, resulting in efficient communication and well-structured project development.