ADROIT CLOUD CONSULTING LIMITED

Kubernetes and Container Orchestration Service

Adroit's Kubernetes and Container Orchestration Service provides advanced container management, automated scaling, and deployment across clusters. We integrate CI/CD, security, and monitoring tools, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient containerisation. Our service optimises Kubernetes deployment, enhancing cloud-native performance and infrastructure agility. Robust management, compliance, and cost-effective operations across cloud platforms.

Features

• Automates containerisation deployment, scaling; enhances resource efficiency.
• Enables Kubernetes-native CI/CD; promotes Agile development.
• Implements robust security; complies with GDPR, OWASP standards.
• Offers cloud-agnostic flexibility; supports TCoP guidelines.
• Provides real-time insights; adheres to WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Ensures high availability; aligns with ITIL 4 service management.
• Enhances Kubernetes security posture with DevSecOps best practices.
• Integrates with major CI/CD tools; allowing collaborative workflows.
• Seamlessly scale, manage, and roll out updates to Kubernetes clusters
• Supports Google Cloud GKE, Amazon EKS, and Azure AKS.

Benefits

• Boosts scalability, performance; supports UK Digital Strategy.
• Automates CI/CD processes; streamlines development efficiently.
• Strengthens container security; NCSC guidelines adhered.
• Offers multi-cloud flexibility; enhances infrastructure adaptability.
• Ensures operational efficiency; comprehensive monitoring included.
• Guarantees service resilience; maintains high availability.
• Simplifies container ecosystem management; reduces complexity.
• Seamlessly integrates CI/CD tools; improves development workflows.
• Knowledge transfer, upskilling, rapid deployment by certified SC/DV consultants.
• Optimises containerisation costs by 30-50%, reducing operational expenses

£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

Request an accessible format

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

493701340504312

Contact

Pav Khural
07732808155
business@adroitcc.co.uk

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: Adroit's planning service for Kubernetes and Container Orchestration streamlines the adoption of container management and deployment across your IT ecosystem. Focused on enhancing cloud-native application performance and infrastructure agility, our service is built around a comprehensive strategy that leverages Kubernetes' full potential.; Key planning stages include:; Evaluating your existing infrastructure for Kubernetes integration, ensuring compatibility and identifying areas for improvement.; Designing a container orchestration strategy that aligns with your deployment needs across Google Cloud GKE, Amazon EKS, and Azure AKS.; Setting up automated deployment and scaling to maximise resource efficiency and application performance.; Establishing CI/CD processes with Kubernetes-native tools to accelerate development cycles.; Implementing security protocols tailored for containerised environments to safeguard your applications.; Configuring monitoring and logging for actionable application insights and performance tracking.; Ensuring high availability and resilience of services through strategic cluster management.; Integrating seamlessly with existing CI/CD pipelines for a cohesive development workflow.; Customising solutions to address your specific business challenges and requirements.; Our approach guarantees a scalable, secure, and efficient containerised application delivery infrastructure ready to support your operational demands and drive innovation.
• Planning service works with specific services: No

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: Adroit delivers a detailed training program on Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, equipping your team with the skills to manage and deploy containerised applications efficiently across any cloud environment. Our curriculum is designed to cater to different levels of expertise, from beginners to advanced practitioners, ensuring all your staff are well-versed in the latest container technologies and orchestration practices.; ; Training includes:; ; Comprehensive overview of Kubernetes and container orchestration concepts, tools, and architecture.; Hands-on sessions on setting up and managing Kubernetes clusters, including Google Cloud GKE, Amazon EKS, and Azure AKS.; Best practices for automated deployment, scaling, and management of containerised applications.; Implementing robust security measures in line with GDPR and OWASP guidelines for containerised environments.; Integration of CI/CD pipelines for streamlined development and deployment processes.; Utilising cloud-agnostic strategies to ensure flexibility and resilience across cloud platforms.; Real-world scenarios and case studies to enhance learning and application of skills.; Our trainers are seasoned Kubernetes experts, offering insights into practical challenges and solutions. Participants will gain the ability to navigate complex container ecosystems, enhance application scalability, and ensure high availability. Upon completion, your team will be proficient in leveraging Kubernetes for agile, secure, efficient application delivery, aligning with your organisation's digital transformation goals.
• 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 Kubernetes and Container Orchestration Service streamlines transition of applications to containerised environments, ensuring efficient deployment across cloud platforms. Our setup and migration service is designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing infrastructure, allowing for adoption of Kubernetes without disrupting ongoing operations.; ; Setup-and-Migration Includes:; ; Initial assessment of your current infrastructure to determine the optimal strategy for introducing Kubernetes, ensuring compatibility across Google Cloud GKE, Amazon EKS, Azure AKS.; Detailed planning of the migration process, including containerisation of applications, to align with Agile methodologies and Cloud-First principles, enhancing system scalability and resilience.; Configuration and deployment of Kubernetes clusters, employing best practices for automated scaling and management, supported by robust security protocols compliant with GDPR and OWASP standards.; Integration of continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, leveraging Kubernetes-native tools to streamline development workflows and improve deployment efficiency.; Comprehensive testing phases; validates performance and security of containerised applications, ensuring high-availability configurations are effectively implemented.; Post-migration optimisation and support, offering guidance on cluster management, monitoring, and logging to maintain operational efficiency; providing real-time application insights.; Our structured approach ensures smooth transition to Kubernetes, supported by expert guidance and adherence to ITIL 4, NCSC guidelines, GDS principles, promoting agile, secure, efficient application delivery.
• 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 continuous 24/7 support for our Kubernetes and Container Orchestration Service, ensuring your systems remain efficient, secure, and compliant. We provide a comprehensive support framework to address any issues you might face with containerized applications and orchestration across various cloud platforms.; ; Support Service includes:; ; A 24/7 support rota, ensuring immediate response to Kubernetes and orchestration challenges.; Multiple communication channels, including email, phone, and instant messaging platforms like Teams or Slack for quick resolution.; Expertise across major cloud services like Google Cloud GKE, Amazon EKS, and Azure AKS, facilitated by Agile, security-cleared engineers.; Guidance on implementing robust security protocols for containerised applications, compliant with GDPR and OWASP standards.; Assistance with the deployment, scaling, and management of containers, leveraging best practices for operational efficiency.; Advice on optimising container orchestration with Kubernetes, enhancing system resilience and performance.; Support for integrating continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, improving development and deployment workflows.; Our ITIL 4 compliant support team ensures that your container orchestration projects are backed by knowledgeable professionals, ready to assist with any challenges. This comprehensive support empowers your organisation to maintain high-performance, secure, and scalable containerised 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.