Seamless Transition to Google Cloud Platform for A Multinational Automobile Manufacturer

A Case Study on Transforming Global Operations and Enhancing Performance through Strategic Cloud Migration.

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Overview

In a transformative collaboration, Info Services partnered with the American multinational automobile manufacturer to orchestrate a seamless migration from on-premises and PCF-based applications to the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This case study shed light on how Info Services navigated the complexities of the large automaker's global footprint and diverse technical landscape to realize enhanced performance, scalability, and operational agility.

Objectives
  • Support the overarching partnership of the client with Google while fortifying operational safety and scalability.
  • Introduce accelerated release cycles to enhance product feature deployment.
  • Refactor technical debt, optimize performance and foster enterprise consistency.
  • Simplify system designs and leverage native cloud services to minimize custom code reliance.
About Client

The client organization was incorporated long ago in the early twentieth century and stands as a pioneering multinational automobile manufacturer with its headquarters in the USA. Renowned for its legacy in automotive innovation, our client sells a diverse range of automobiles and commercial vehicles, as well as luxury segment vehicles, across the globe.

Industry

Auto Manufacturers

Years in Business
120+ Years
Company Size
1,77,000+ Employees
Geographical Presence
Worldwide

Strategy: A Thoughtful Path to Success

Our strategy for the client's migration to GCP was meticulously designed to ensure a seamless transition, balancing the company's enterprise goals and mitigating risks. The following key components guided our strategic approach:

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Comprehensive Assessment

Categorizing the current state API inventory by system, risk, level of tech debt, and effort to migrate provided a solid foundation for our migration plan.

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Strategic Recommendations

Establishing a migration plan involved not only aligning with the client's enterprise goals but also utilizing reference examples, playbooks, and best practices to drive a high-quality and efficient process.

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Thorough Implementation

Underscoring the migration with automated testing processes ensured low risk to business operations and provided validation for before/after use cases.

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Collaborative Tracking

Our strategy included weekly collaborative tracking and sharing of migration progress, issues, and risks, which played a crucial role in meeting all migration deadlines.

Challenges
  • Addressing technical debt while ensuring uninterrupted business operations.
  • Managing the complexities of a global, multi-region enterprise footprint in North and South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
  • Leveraging performance improvements with cost considerations and scalability.
Technologies Used
Customer Testimony
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InfoServices established GCP credibility and delivered a repeatable process that we applied across our portfolio. They met aggressive timelines and handled unexpected challenges seamlessly, becoming our 'go-to' team for migration advice and support. - Senior Official from the client office
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Naveen Kichili, Sr Manager, Software Defined Vehicle
Solutions

Info Services leveraged its expertise to streamline migration processes, ensuring minimal disruption to the client's operations. By implementing automated testing mechanisms, Info Services validated pre and postmigration scenarios, safeguarding against potential disruptions. Weekly tracking and collaborative sessions fostered proactive issue resolution and risk mitigation.

Impact
Realized a notable 15-20% performance enhancement across systems.
Achieved cost neutrality initially, with substantial improvements in service usage and cost awareness over time.
Empowered the automobile manufacturer with self-service provisioning, auto-scaling capabilities, and enhanced fault tolerance and disaster recovery mechanisms.
Facilitated access to cutting-edge DevOps, monitoring, and alerting tools.
Achieved Business footprints across different verticals such as marketing, sales/service, product development, etc.
Summary
Info Services successfully drove the large automaker's migration to GCP with rigorous planning, collaborative execution, and tireless dedication to excellence, resulting in improved performance, scalability, and operational efficiency. This alliance demonstrates the revolutionary effect of targeted cloud migration initiatives.

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