Case Study:
Dealerweb + Cloudsoft
Global Automotive, SaaS
Technology used
- RDS
- EC2
- S3
- CloudWatch
- AWS Organizations
- Control Tower
- IAM Identity Center
- AWS Config
- GuardDuty
- CloudTrail
- Security Hub
Problem Statement
Dealerweb’s on-premises infrastructure was reaching the end of its lifecycle, limiting scalability and making it harder to meet future demand. To adapt to the company’s growing needs, Dealerweb asked us to explore how a cloud-native approach could enhance security, resiliency, performance, and cost efficiency.
What we did
We partnered with Dealerweb to build a resilient cloud solution that enhances scalability and streamlines operations for future growth.
Migrated to AWS:
Designed and built a secure, scalable cloud environment for Dealerweb.
Modernised infrastructure:
Leveraged cloud-native technologies to enhance security, performance, and reliability.
Implemented best practices:
Ensured Dealerweb’s AWS setup followed security and governance standards from day one.
Set up Secure Multi-Environment
Isolated development, staging, and production environments using separate AWS accounts.
Optimised Networking & Security
Implemented VPC networking and site-to-site VPNs for secure AWS-office connections.
How we did it
1. Cloud Migration: Assessment Phase
Objective
Evaluate AWS migration benefits and long-term cost-effectiveness.
How
Cloudsoft partnered with Dealerweb’s technical, security, and business teams to assess impact and value.
Outcome
Developed a data-driven business case to guide leadership’s decision on the best hosting solution.
Support
AWS MAP Assess funding provided co-investment from Dealerweb, AWS, and Cloudsoft.
2. Cloud Migration: Mobilise Phase
Objective
Build a secure AWS cloud architecture and prepare workloads for migration.
How
Cloudsoft worked alongside Dealerweb’s engineers to ensure a phased, low-disruption transition.
Support
AWS MAP Mobilise funding continued co-investment from Dealerweb, AWS, and Cloudsoft.
The Outcomes
Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Reduced database management overhead, including backups.
Scalability
Applications and databases can now scale dynamically as needed.
Cost-Optimised Development
Development and staging environments can be spun down when not in use, reducing costs.
Faster Innovation
Standalone databases for experimentation enable easier feature development.
Expanded AWS Adoption
Actively using Amazon MQ and Lambda to enhance existing applications.
Fault-Tolerant Infrastructure
A more resilient and reliable environment, ensuring peace of mind.
Flexible Cost Management
Shifted from fixed infrastructure contracts to an elastic, usage-based model.
Enhanced Security
AWS-native tools like GuardDuty, CloudTrail, and Security Hub for improved security posture.