A global SaaS provider migrated from a fragile single-instance setup to a distributed multi-region Kubernetes infrastructure. The result: faster performance, 99.999% uptime, and less operational burden.
Solution
Global Clustering
Client
AkzoNobel
A client needed a business-critical application to be globally available—fast, always online, and resilient against outages in any region. But the existing infrastructure couldn’t keep up.
The app ran from a single location in a monolithic setup. That made it fragile: any spike or failure risked complete downtime. Users outside Europe experienced delays due to physical distance, and compliance requirements made things even more complex. Some countries require data to stay local—something the current setup couldn’t support.
We rebuilt the backend using a cloud-native architecture, deploying Kubernetes clusters across key regions. The result: infrastructure that’s built for uptime, scale and speed.
The application now runs on Kubernetes clusters across Europe, North America, and Asia. There’s no single point of failure left.
Traffic is automatically routed to the closest and healthiest cluster, maintaining low latency and high performance, even when one region goes offline.
When a cluster fails, another instantly takes over. Users don’t notice a thing. 99,999% uptime and business continuity are guaranteed.
Every cluster is continuously monitored. Failures are detected in real time, and traffic is rerouted immediately. Data is backed up, synchronized, and ready to restore at any moment.
Outages in one region will not impact your platform. Your app remains operational everywhere.
Smart routing and global reach provide every user with the fastest experience possible.
New clusters can be easily added as the business expands or as demand increases.
Data can be stored and processed in accordance with local regulations, thanks to regional clusters.
Failover, monitoring, and updates are automated, reducing manual tasks for the IT team.
Global Clustering gives you infrastructure that won’t crack under pressure. No more downtime risks, just control, speed, and peace of mind for users and the management.
Ready to scale globally without the fear of going offline?
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