IYC Accelerates Development and Enhances Security with Google Cloud Platform
Empowering developers with a self-service platform built on Google Kubernetes Engine
Snapshot
IYC, a global leader in the yachting industry, partnered with Rocket Path to build a self-service Internal Developer Platform (IDP) on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Here's how they:
Streamlined their deployment process, resulting in 60% faster deployments.
Enhanced security with Single Sign-On (SSO) and centralized management.
Improved developer productivity by freeing up time for more strategic work.
Increased platform flexibility and responsiveness to demand.
The Challenge
IYC's in-house development team, along with external contractors, was tasked with maintaining and enhancing a diverse range of services, including Node.js apps, Laravel, Drupal, and React projects. Their workflows required robust management of integrations and deployments in a secure and consistent manner—without causing disruptions. However, their existing processes lacked efficiency and visibility, which slowed deployments and increased risks.
To address these challenges, IYC needed a solution that could deliver greater control, better security, and faster development cycles while empowering their teams to focus on delivering high-quality services.
The Solution
IYC partnered with Rocket Path to design and implement a self-service Internal Developer Platform (IDP) on Google Cloud Platform. Leveraging Rocket Path's expertise, the solution included:
Containerization: Streamlining app management through containerized workloads.
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE): Enabling efficient resource utilization, pipeline automation, and streamlined deployments.
Cloud Monitoring: Providing real-time visibility and insights into the platform's performance.
Single Sign-On (SSO) with Google Identity: Securing access and enhancing user authentication.
Anthos: Centralizing the management of diverse environments for greater control.
This custom-built IDP was tailored to meet IYC’s unique requirements, creating a platform that improved security, productivity, and agility.
The Results
The implementation of the IDP brought transformative benefits for IYC:
Faster Deployments: Deployment times decreased by 60%, enabling quicker releases and responses to customer needs.
Increased Productivity: Developers could shift their focus from repetitive deployment tasks to strategic initiatives, leading to better outcomes.
Enhanced Security: With SSO and centralized controls, the platform achieved stronger security measures while simplifying access management.
Greater Flexibility: The platform is now more responsive to changing demands, ensuring that IYC can adapt quickly to business needs.
According to Dimitris Valachis, Chief Technology Officer at IYC:
"By enabling development teams to manage deployed apps, we were able to deliver 60% faster deployments and time to production, and add stronger security measures."
Looking Ahead
IYC's journey underscores the value of embracing Google Cloud Platform to build modern, self-service development platforms. By leveraging containerization, Kubernetes, and other GCP tools, organizations can empower their developers, enhance security, and streamline operations. With Rocket Path as a trusted partner, businesses like IYC are positioned for sustained success in a competitive landscape.
About Rocket Path
Rocket Path is a Google Cloud partner that delivers innovative cloud solutions, empowering teams with technical expertise and accelerating success. From cloud migrations to tailored integrations, Rocket Path helps businesses achieve their goals with Google Cloud Platform.