From manual chaos to automated control
From slow, manual releases to a fully automated pipeline with CI/CD, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code.
Solution
DevOps Services
Client
AkzoNobel
From slow, manual releases to a fully automated pipeline with CI/CD, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code.
Solution
DevOps Services
Client
AkzoNobel
An IT organization hit a wall. New features took months to go live, slowed down by manual steps, unclear approvals, and unreliable test results. Each go-live introduced bugs and regressions. Downtime became standard. Users lost trust, and internal teams grew frustrated. Development, infrastructure and operations worked in silos — ownership was vague, and escalations dragged on. The release process no longer supported innovation. It blocked it, just as the pressure for faster delivery continued to grow.
We implemented an end-to-end DevOps approach that integrates development, infrastructure, and operations into a seamless workflow.
Every code change is automatically tested, validated, and deployed through a structured CI/CD pipeline. From unit tests to integration checks and release approvals — it all runs without manual steps. Each commit is consistent, visible, and fully traceable. Human error is no longer a factor.
All applications run in containers, orchestrated by Kubernetes. Environments are identical across development, staging, and production. Rollouts, rollbacks, and autoscaling are automated. If something fails, the system recovers on its own — no engineer needed.
We manage the entire infrastructure as code using Ansible. New environments spin up in minutes with identical configs. No drift. No inconsistencies. Every change is versioned and repeatable.
Security is built into the pipeline with DevSecOps best practices. Every commit triggers an automated security scan. Real-time monitoring and alerts surface issues like resource spikes, failing deployments, or repeated errors before they affect end users. IT now has complete visibility across the entire delivery chain.
Live in no time
Releases run fast, stable, and without surprises.
Deployments go live without downtime.
Post-release issues have decreased significantly; test coverage and consistency are established.
Dev and Ops operate as one, with clear ownership, smooth handovers, and a full grip.
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