ADROIT CLOUD CONSULTING LIMITED

Containerisation Services

Adroit's Cloud-Agnostic Containerisation Service ensures secure, scalable deployment of containerised applications across public and private clouds. Leveraging container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes to offer strategy, design, implementation, and management, enhancing application portability and resilience. Our service optimises cloud-native infrastructure, integrating CI/CD and security tools, ensuring efficient, compliant container solutions.

Features

• Designs containerised strategies, aligning with Cloud First, Agile practices.
• Implements Kubernetes, fostering scalability and compliance with TCoP guidelines.
• Offers cloud-agnostic flexibility, supporting private and public cloud solutions.
• Ensures secure deployments, adhering to GDPR, ISO 27001, and OWASP.
• Provides scalable setups, integrating continuous delivery aligned with GDS phases.
• Embeds CI/CD for development efficiency, meeting NCSC security standards.
• Integrates monitoring, logging for insights, following ITIL 4 service management.
• Secure networks, utilising SFIA skills for optimal DDaT aligned setup.
• Manages container registries securely, protecting data as per GDPR guidelines.
• Rapidly deploy Certified SC/DV cleared engineers, including CKA, CKS.

Benefits

• Boosts scalability, resilience across cloud platforms, enhancing service agility.
• Eases-migration, deployment across-environments, utilising ITIL 4, Prince 2 methodologies.
• Strengthens security protocols, ensuring container application integrity
• Facilitates Agile, streamlined development via integrated CI/CD practices.
• Provides operations visibility with advanced monitoring, aligning with WCAG standards.
• Simplifies application orchestration, reducing manual efforts and increasing efficiency.
• Cuts down on infrastructure expenses, leveraging cloud-agnostic strategies.
• Shortens development cycles, enabling rapid deployment of containerised applications.
• Ensures adherence to industry standards, fostering best practices in containerisation.
• Empowers teams with expert guidance, supporting continuous learning and innovation

£270 to £2,200 a unit a day

• Education pricing available

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

452301970847213

Contact

Pav Khural
07732808155
business@adroitcc.co.uk

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: Adroit's planning service for Containerisation Services crafts a strategic approach to integrate cloud-agnostic container technologies into your IT landscape, ensuring applications are deployed securely and efficiently across any cloud environment.; ; The Planning Service Includes:; ; Evaluating your current infrastructure to identify integration and optimisation opportunities for containerisation, ensuring seamless compatibility across private and public clouds.; Designing a bespoke containerisation strategy, including architecture design and selecting the appropriate container orchestration platform, like Kubernetes, tailored to your specific needs.; Developing secure deployment practices to protect your containerised applications, incorporating best practices for data protection and network security.; Planning for scalable container setups to meet growing application demands, integrating CI/CD pipelines for streamlined development and deployment processes.; Implementing monitoring and logging tools to provide operational insights, enhancing application performance and troubleshooting capabilities.; Advising on custom container registry management for secure image storage, ensuring efficient artifact management.; Our aim is to prepare your business for successful containerisation, maximising application portability, resilience, and the overall benefits of cloud-native technologies. This strategic planning lays the groundwork for agile, secure, and cost-effective application management across diverse cloud environments.
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: Adroit’s Training Service for Containerisation provides comprehensive education on utilising container technologies and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes. Tailored to enable teams to deploy, manage, and optimise containerised applications efficiently, our program is designed to enhance your organisation's cloud-native capabilities.; ; Training includes:; ; Fundamental concepts of containerisation, covering the advantages of using containers for application deployment.; Hands-on sessions with container orchestration platforms, focusing on Kubernetes for managing complex container ecosystems.; Best practices for secure container deployment, including network configurations and managing container registries.; Techniques for integrating continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines into the containerised development process.; Strategies for scaling container setups to support growing application demands without compromising performance.; Utilising monitoring and logging tools within a containerised environment to ensure operational efficiency and security.; Custom solution development training, providing insights into tailoring containerised applications to meet specific business needs.; Our training aims to equip your team with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful container technology adoption, supporting agile development processes and optimising resource utilisation. Post-training, your team will be prepared to leverage containerisation benefits fully, driving innovation and efficiency in your IT operations.
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: Yes
• How the setup or migration service works: Adroit’s Setup and Migration Service for Containerisation ensures a smooth transition to a containerised environment, supporting scalable, secure application deployment across cloud platforms. We focus on implementing the strategic plan developed during the planning phase, adapting your IT infrastructure for optimal use of container technologies.; ; This service includes:; ; Configuring container orchestration platforms, like Kubernetes, tailored to your specific cloud environment, whether private, public, or hybrid.; Migrating existing applications to containerised versions, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining data integrity throughout the process.; Setting up secure container deployment practices, including network configurations and custom container registry management, to protect your applications and data.; Integrating continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines into the containerised workflow, enhancing development speed and efficiency.; Implementing scalable container setups designed during the planning phase to meet current and future application demands.; Establishing monitoring and logging tools for real-time operational insights, facilitating proactive management and issue resolution.; Our approach not only ensures a technically sound migration to containerised applications but also supports your team's adaptation to new workflows and practices, enhancing agility and reducing infrastructure costs while maintaining robust security protocols.
• Setup or migration service is for specific cloud services: No

Quality assurance and performance testing

• Quality assurance and performance testing service: Yes
• How the quality assurance and performance testing works: Our quality assurance and performance testing services are embedded from project initiation, ensuring a comprehensive examination across functional and non-functional requirements. We employ a blend of manual and automated testing techniques, providing robust quality assurance and performance assessments throughout the software development lifecycle. Our agile testing strategy integrates seamlessly with DevOps practices, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD), establishing an efficient and streamlined software delivery pipeline.; ; Expert QA and performance testers are actively involved from the early stages—planning, design, and implementation—adhering to GDS standards. This proactive involvement facilitates the early detection and resolution of potential quality issues, effectively minimising defects to zero within sprint cycles and enhancing overall software integrity. Our approach not only ensures the delivery of high-quality software solutions but also accelerates time to launch, reduces project risks, and improves stakeholder satisfaction by aligning product outcomes with the organisations' objectives and user expectations.

Security testing

• Security services: Yes
• Security services type:
  • Security strategy
  • Security risk management
  • Security design
  • Cyber security consultancy
  • Security testing
  • Security incident management
  • Security audit services
• Certified security testers: Yes
• Security testing certifications:
  • GBEST
  • CHECK
  • CREST
  • Tigerscheme
  • Cyber Scheme

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: Yes
• Types of service supported:
  • Buyer hosting or software
  • Hosting or software provided by your organisation
  • Hosting or software provided by a third-party organisation
• How the support service works: We deliver tailored solutions to help you design, implement, and manage your hosting or software services. Our offerings are adaptable to meet your specific requirements and budgets, ranging from full outsourcing to supplementing your current teams.; ; For organisations wishing to build their own in-house capabilities, we provide comprehensive support. This includes sourcing skilled professionals, from apprentices to seasoned experts, and equipping them with the necessary training to independently manage and maintain your services.; ; Our support operates around the clock, 365 days a year, ensuring reliable service at all times. We also offer proactive monitoring and alerting systems, which can be integrated with your existing tools or provided through our own solutions.; ; Additionally, we provide access to a diverse pool of talent, whether local, nearshore, or offshore, ensuring you have the right expertise to meet your operational needs.; ; Whether you require continuous support or assistance in establishing a self-sufficient team, we work closely with you to ensure your strategy is achieved effectively and efficiently.

Service scope

• Service constraints: None apply, not applicable

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: Within 1-hour and response times are not different at weekends.
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: Yes
• Online ticketing support accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AAA
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: Adroit provides round-the-clock support for our Containerisation Services, ensuring your containerised applications operate seamlessly, securely, and in compliance with industry standards. Our dedicated team is on hand to assist with any challenges you might encounter, offering expert advice and solutions tailored to your needs.; ; Support Service includes:; ; 24/7 support-rota, guaranteeing immediate assistance for urgent containerisation and orchestration issues, ensuring operations are always up-and-running.; Direct communication channels through email, phone, and online platforms (Teams/Slack), offering easy-access to our container technology experts.; Guidance on leveraging container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, Docker, cloud-agnostic solutions, enhancing application deployment strategies.; Assistance with implementing robust security measures, in line with OWASP and GDPR standards; protecting containerised applications.; Expert advice on optimising container deployment, network configuration, monitoring for improved performance/security.; Support for custom container registry management, ensuring secure image storage and compliance with data protection regulations.; Help with integrating continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for efficient development workflows, following Agile practices.; Our ITIL 4 compliant support team ensures you have access to the expertise needed to navigate complexities of containerisation, from deployment to ongoing-management.; ; This comprehensive support structure empowers your organisation to harness the full-potential of cloud-native technologies while maintaining secure, compliant, and efficient environments.

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Conforms to BS7858:2019
• Government security clearance: Up to Developed Vetting (DV)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: British Standards Institute
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 09/02/2024
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: Nothing
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: No
• Other security certifications: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Covid-19 recovery
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  We encourage ethical and fair-trade purchasing and sustainable and carbon-reduction elements in our purchasing strategy. Our stated policy objective is to meet our Net Zero carbon targets while achieving our wider Social Value priorities. We have; ; Developed a circular economy model approach to our procurement strategy, environmental policy, and prevention strategies.; Ensured sustainability is considered in all purchases ; We operate a water consumption and management system that closely monitors water usage and compares performance with published targets. ; Regularly reviewed opportunities for reduction of mains water consumption. ; Installed water-efficient fittings and technology ; Reduced water consumption by 25% in 2023 and 3 m3/person/year for offices. ; To ensure new development, upgrades, and refurbishments are carried out to policies, and specifications. We apply independent environmental assessment methods to new developments. Our Waste Prevention Programme focuses on the top of the waste hierarchy, which means increasing the reuse, repair, re-manufacture, and use of industrial by-products. We monitor greenhouse gas emissions. We are committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050. ; REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS; Remote Working: By facilitating remote and hybrid working, we actively reduce our carbon footprint by minimising commuting and business travel. This has the dual benefit of enhancing work-life balance and reducing emissions associated with transport.; Minimising Business Travel: we limit in-person meetings and opt for virtual communication tools; reducing the need for travel and associated carbon emissions.; Green Transport Initiatives: We cycle to stations for public transport wherever possible, further decreasing carbon emissions linked with car usage. We are also replacing our existing hybrid company vehicles with fully electric models to lower our emissions further.; Carbon Offsetting: We work with partners, where we plant trees locally. For each tree planted, a tonne of carbon is saved through supporting internationally verified carbon reduction projects.

  Covid-19 recovery

  Enhancing workplace conditions to support COVID-19 recovery required a comprehensive effort. Adroit implemented the following measures to safeguard the well-being of all engaged parties and the local community in order to contribute to broader recovery efforts:; Remote Working: We facilitated and promoted remote working options wherever feasible; Employee Support and Communication: Regular updates on COVID-19 developments, safety measures, and resources were communicated transparently to our employees and subcontractors; Mental Health Support: Adroit places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Through regular check-ins and an empathetic management approach, we maintain a healthy work-life balance and emotional wellbeing for all our team members. Employee mental wellness is integral to us.; Adroit is a workplace that fosters a culture of safety, flexibility, and employee well-being. Our commitment to improving workplace conditions contributes to the broader COVID-19 recovery effort and helps us emerge stronger as a united and resilient workforce.

  Equal opportunity

  As a digital transformation consultancy, a core focus is on creating equal employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to employment and those located in deprived areas.; We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity by providing equal opportunities to all candidates based on their skills and potential. We actively seek talent from disadvantaged communities to contribute to their economic growth. Our dedication to creating meaningful employment opportunities drives our mission to positively impact and foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.; To demonstrate our dedication to this goal, we have implemented several actions:; Regular Audits: We conduct regular audits of our workforce to identify disparities in employment opportunities, skills development, and pay. These audits help us understand the areas that need improvement and ensure transparency in our practices.; Equal Pay Policy: Our equal pay ensures that all workers receive fair and equitable compensation for their work regardless of their contract status.; Skill Enhancement Programmes: We offer skill enhancement programmes to all employees, providing them with opportunities to develop and grow professionally. By investing in their skills, we aim to level the playing field and empower them for future career advancement.; Diversity and Inclusion Training: We conduct training sessions for our workforce to promote diversity and inclusion. These sessions raise awareness about fairness and respect, fostering a culture that values diversity.; Regular Feedback Mechanisms: We encourage open communication and feedback from our subcontractors. This helps us identify and address any concerns or issues related to inequality promptly.; We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where all employees, regardless of their contractual status, have equal opportunities to thrive and succeed.

  Wellbeing

  We have identified the needs of our workforce and local communities, worked with health professionals (also using our Occupational Health service providers) and workforce representatives/community leaders, conducted surveys, held focus groups, and talked to community leaders to provide our Care well-being Support Programme, supporting the Mental Health at Work Plan: our volunteers and certified partner organisation provide health and wellbeing support for our temporary workers, internal staff and local communities; ; Mental health Wellbeing & Floor Walking / Desk-Side Mental Health First Aider (pastoral support for disadvantaged groups; helping to reduce stigma surrounding mental health conditions); Healthy living ; Financial and legal well-being and Fair Work Planning; 24/7 GP consultation ; Smoking cessation ; Mental & physical health support & confidential helpline, especially during Covid-19 remote working/recovery ; Burnout prevention ; Life events counselling ; Team Coach (confidential work-based safe environment coaching support) ; Get fit programme, healthy eating at home ; Diet support/Healthy diet at work ; Financial/Legal guidance ; The programme is monitored quarterly to take feedback from participants to help us drive improvements. We especially focus on the feedback from individuals with mental health problems. Our internal volunteers are professionally trained to deliver mentoring and support. ; We work with local community organisations such as The Rainbow Project, Action Mental Health and Inspire Wellbeing, who provide support and resources to support underrepresented communities.; We work with Cancer Pledge which aims to abolish the stigma and insecurity that exist for people with cancer in the workplace. They stand together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture at work for all. We recently joined the pledge, in our continuous commitment to be inclusive and to create a supportive environment for our employees and candidates. We are committed to continuously raising awareness and creating specific policies and programs, to accommodate specific needs of cancer patients and caregivers in the workplace.

Pricing

• Price: £270 to £2,200 a unit a day
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at business@adroitcc.co.uk. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.