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Azure Optimization and Continuous Support for a Global Chemical Manufacturing Company
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Event-Driven Application
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Storage Services
Applicable Industries
- Aerospace
- Chemicals
Applicable Functions
- Maintenance
- Product Research & Development
Use Cases
- Behavior & Emotion Tracking
- Leakage & Flood Monitoring
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- Cybersecurity Services
The Challenge
The client, a global Univar solution company specializing in chemical manufacturing, was facing several challenges with their Azure Cloud Services and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). The issues included unavailability of application for 30 minutes during AKS update, AKS vulnerability, lack of support for on-premise systems, complex deployment in CPT and their PDMS application involving AI/ML, redundant storage accounts and application service plans, insufficient pods and inefficient pod deployments. The client also expressed a need for continuous support and monitoring of their AKS, and a desire to reduce their turnaround time by implementing Azure best practices.
The Customer
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About The Customer
The client is a Univar solution company that specializes in chemical manufacturing. They employ nearly 500 people across the globe and have applications in various sectors including chemistry, technology, aerospace, architecture, medical devices, industry machinery, and appliances. The company has expanded to multiple locations including the US, Africa, Mexico, the Middle East, Canada, and parts of Europe. They utilize the strengths of traditional distribution and build on this model by embracing technology and innovation to improve the customer experience. They engage in exclusive product line relationships with premier manufacturers to provide personalized marketing, sales, and distribution services for more than 90 supplier partners for over 190 product lines globally. Their aim is to revolutionize how chemicals are distributed by incorporating tech innovations to steer towards meaningful growth.
The Solution
Aspire Systems, a global technology services firm, provided a comprehensive solution to the client's challenges. The development team researched and documented every issue, proposed the best possible solutions, and swiftly fixed bugs and errors upon client approval. This approach significantly reduced the client's turnaround time. Aspire was able to reduce the application unavailability during AKS update from 30 minutes to 10 minutes, remediate AKS vulnerability, and provide cloud server support and on-premise. They implemented a function app for SP expire notification, handled the client's AAD, AD and all Azure services, monitored the AKS, updated the node image, and created alerts for when pod restarts. They also improved the client's webapp access, removed unused storage accounts and app service plans, and provided Azure consulting, optimization, monitoring and support services.
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