ADROIT CLOUD CONSULTING LIMITED

Microservices, Containers & Orchestration Consulting and Implementation Services

Adroit's Microservices, Containers & Orchestration Consulting and Implementation Services Service offers expertise in designing, deploying, and managing distributed container software architectures. Our service assess the needs required for microservices architecture to be scalable, portable and easily orchestrated through common platforms such as Kubernetes and cloud agnostic CI/CD tools.

Features

• Cloud-agnostic architectures across Azure, AWS, GCP and others.
• Streamlines deployment, scaling within Kubernetes, adhering to Agile practices.
• Designs microservices for container deployment, following GDS, TCoP guidelines.
• Implements robust security, compliant with OWASP Top 10, GDPR standards.
• Eases application transition to containers, supporting UK Digital Strategy.
• Provides monitoring, logging in line with NCSC security guidelines.
• Ensures high availability, resilience, ITIL 4 aligned for service continuity.
• Simplifies Kubernetes cluster management, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Fine-tunes for performance, cost-effectiveness, considering HMT Greenbook principles.
• Develops custom solutions, utilising GOV.UK Digital Service Platform tools

Benefits

• Flexibly adjusts resources, reflecting a responsive, demand-driven approach.
• Streamlines development, resource use, maximizing cost efficiency.
• Rapid deployment and updates, leveraging cloud-agnostic CI/CD tools.
• Provides multi-cloud flexibility, aligning with a Cloud First strategy.
• Ensures operational efficiency with comprehensive monitoring, GDPR compliance.
• Guarantees service resilience, high availability for critical applications.
• Enhances system robustness with secure, fault-tolerant container architectures.
• Facilitates CI/CD tool integration, supporting Agile, DevOps practices.
• Optimises resource usage, reducing operational costs effectively.
• Offers expert knowledge for successful microservices implementation, ongoing support.

£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

470588112033821

Contact

Pav Khural
07732808155
business@adroitcc.co.uk

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: Adroit’s planning service for Microservices, Containers & Orchestration Consulting and Implementation prepares organisations for scalable, portable, and efficiently orchestrated microservices architectures. Tailored for diverse cloud environments, including Azure, GCP, and AWS, our approach ensures your architecture is optimised for containerised deployment.; The planning service includes:; Assessing current IT infrastructure to identify opportunities for microservices integration, ensuring compatibility with cloud-agnostic architectures.; Designing a detailed roadmap for transitioning to containerised environments, focusing on security, scalability, and manageability.; Advising on the deployment and scaling of microservices, utilising platforms like Kubernetes for streamlined cluster management and high availability configurations.; Implementing robust security protocols specific to containerised applications to protect against vulnerabilities.; Establishing monitoring and logging practices for enhanced real-time insights into application performance and health.; Fine-tuning microservices and containers for improved performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency, customised to meet specific business needs.; Our service aims to facilitate a seamless transition to a microservices architecture, providing flexibility across cloud platforms and ensuring operational efficiency. With Adroit’s expert guidance, organisations can rapidly deploy and scale applications, optimising resource use and reducing operational costs, all while maintaining high availability and security standards.
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: Adroit’s training service for Microservices, Containers, and Orchestration equips teams with the skills needed to design, deploy, and manage containerised software architectures efficiently. Tailored for environments like Kubernetes and across cloud platforms such as Azure, GCP, and AWS, our programme ensures your team can maximise the benefits of microservices and container technologies.; Training includes: ; Fundamentals of microservices architecture, focusing on scalability, portability, and orchestration.; Best practices in containerisation, including Docker and Kubernetes, for application deployment and management.; Strategies for developing cloud-agnostic architectures, ensuring flexibility across different cloud providers.; Security protocols specific to containerised applications, enhancing protection against threats.; Techniques for effective monitoring and logging to gain real-time insights into application performance.; Hands-on workshops on managing high availability configurations and simplified cluster management.; Guidance on optimising microservices and containers for improved performance, reliability, and cost savings.; Our expert-led training is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge transfer, enabling your team to implement and manage microservices architectures confidently. By participating in Adroit’s training, your team will gain practical experience and insights, ensuring successful implementation and ongoing support of microservices, containers, and orchestration within your organisation.
• 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 Microservices, Containers, and Orchestration ensures a smooth transition to a containerised environment, optimising applications for cloud platforms, including Azure, GCP, and AWS. Our service is designed to streamline the deployment and management of microservices architectures, leveraging our expertise in Kubernetes and cloud-agnostic CI/CD tools.; ; Setup and Migration Includes:; ; Detailed assessment of existing applications to determine readiness for containerisation and identify the best approach for migration.; Designing and implementing a migration strategy that minimises downtime and maintains operational continuity.; Setting up robust security measures tailored to containerised environments ensuring your applications are protected throughout the transition.; Configuring Kubernetes or similar platforms for efficient orchestration and management of your containerised applications, including setting up high availability configurations.; Integrating real-time monitoring and logging tools to provide insights into application performance and system health post-migration.; Optimising microservices and containers post-deployment for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.; Adroit's service facilitates the technical transition to microservices and containers and also supports your team through upskilling and knowledge transfer, ensuring you're equipped to manage your new environment effectively. With our support, you can leverage microservices architectures' scalability, flexibility, and efficiency benefits, enhancing your system's robustness and operational efficiency.
• 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 offers a 24/7 support rota for our Microservices, Containers & Orchestration Consulting and Implementation Services, ensuring your containerized environments are efficiently managed, secure, and compliant.; Support Service includes:; 24/7 support rota addressing microservices, containers, and orchestration issues.; Direct communication through email, phone, and Teams for instant assistance.; Access to experts in Azure, AWS, GCP, and Kubernetes for specialized guidance.; Assistance in implementing and maintaining robust security protocols compliant with OWASP, GDPR.; Support for transitioning applications to containerized environments, enhancing agility.; Real-time monitoring and logging setup advice for insightful application performance analytics.; Guidance on high availability configurations to ensure your services remain resilient.; Best practices for managing Kubernetes clusters, streamlining deployment and management.; Optimisation strategies for microservices and containers, focusing on performance and cost.; Custom solution development support, tailored to your specific business needs.; Our ITIL 4 compliant support ensures your projects are supported by knowledgeable professionals, ready to assist with any challenges that arise, guaranteeing your microservices architecture is optimally deployed and managed.

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.