Hybrid Kubernetes Modernization for Industrial Automation

Executive Snapshot

A leading industrial automation provider in the Oil & Gas sector needed to modernize its application delivery, container strategy, and hybrid deployment model. Their existing setup lacked CI/CD automation, unified governance, and scalable Kubernetes operations.

Transcloud built a cloud-native, enterprise-grade platform powered by GKE, Anthos, and a fully automated CI/CD pipeline.

Key Outcomes:

• Unified management for multi-cluster Kubernetes environments
  
• Automated CI/CD accelerating development and deployment workflows
  
• Enterprise Landing Zone enabling secure and scalable operations
  
• Proven hybrid reference architecture for Oil & Gas deployments
  

The Challenge

The organization was preparing to expand in the Oil & Gas market but lacked the cloud-native foundation required to support scalable, secure, and automated operations. Their environments were inconsistent, deployments were manual, and there was no unified approach to managing workloads across cloud and on-premises environments.

The key challenges included:

• No standardized, containerized application delivery model
  
• Lack of CI/CD automation leading to slow, manual releases
  
• Fragmented and inconsistent Kubernetes cluster operations
  
• Limited observability, governance, and security controls
  
• No reproducible infrastructure blueprint for future environments
  
• Difficulty supporting hybrid workloads required for Oil & Gas facilities
  

The Solution

Transcloud implemented a modern, cloud-native architecture built on Google Cloud. We established a secure Landing Zone with clear resource hierarchy, environment segregation, and IAM governance aligned to enterprise standards.

A production-ready GKE cluster was deployed with hardened configurations, autoscaling, and operational best practices. To accelerate development, Transcloud designed a modern CI/CD pipeline using infrastructure-as-code principles, enabling automated build, test, and deployment workflows. A sample application showcased the full lifecycle, including Windows-based compatibility testing.

To meet hybrid requirements, an open-source Kubernetes cluster was deployed on Compute Engine to simulate on-premises environments. Anthos was introduced as the unified management plane, providing centralized operations, policy enforcement, and comprehensive security across both GKE and the open-source cluster.

This platform foundation enabled the organization to confidently modernize and scale across cloud and hybrid environments.

The Impact

The Proof of Concept delivered a validated, future-ready platform that modernized the customer’s operational capabilities and provided clarity on how to scale into production. Beyond technical improvements, the engagement created a repeatable model the customer can use across all Oil & Gas environments.

Key impacts achieved:

• Successful validation of multi-cluster operations through Anthos
  
• Consistent governance, observability, and security across all clusters
  
• Accelerated deployments with a fully automated CI/CD pipeline
  
• Significantly reduced manual effort through standardized delivery patterns
  
• Reproducible infrastructure using IaC for scalable future environments
  
• Confirmed readiness for hybrid deployments in Oil & Gas facilities
  
• Strong enablement of internal teams through hands-on operations and training
  

Why Transcloud

The client needed a partner with the right blend of technical depth, execution maturity, and industry alignment. Transcloud stood out for its ability to deliver reliable, production-ready cloud foundations while enabling the customer’s teams to operate confidently.

Why the client chose Transcloud:

• Deep expertise in Kubernetes, GKE, Anthos, and hybrid/multi-cluster architectures
  
• Enterprise-grade Landing Zone, IAM, and governance frameworks
  
• Strong CI/CD and IaC modernization capabilities tailored for regulated industries
  
• Proven execution playbooks with hands-on enablement to support long-term cloud-native adoption