Cloud platform for standardisation, security and scalable cloud usage

Many organisations begin using the cloud on a project-by-project basis: individual accounts, individual subscriptions, individual teams. Whilst this often works well initially, it quickly becomes complex as usage grows. Networking, permissions, security, governance, logging, deployments and operational processes must eventually be consolidated and standardised.

Our Cloud Platform & Engineering experts support you in establishing precisely this foundation. We create cloud landing zones, standardised cloud environments, identity and access management, security standards, governance, guardrails, and reusable standards for provisioning and delivery. This results in a cloud platform where new projects do not have to start from scratch every time. Teams are provided with a ready-made, secure and traceable foundation, regardless of whether they rely on international hyperscalers or sovereign cloud platforms.

A selection of our client references

From the enterprise sector to the upper mid-market, we support clients in successfully implementing complex migration and modernisation projects.

Risks associated with unstructured cloud usage

Typical challenges:

Increasing complexity due to inconsistent accounts, subscriptions, network structures and operational processes
Security and compliance risks due to differing standards regarding authorisations, governance and security
Lack of transparency regarding resources, costs, responsibilities, as well as logging and monitoring
Slower project implementation due to recurring coordination and a lack of standardisation
Limited scalability due to bespoke solutions and cloud environments that are difficult to maintain

Our services

Our Cloud Platform Engineering service modules support you in building a standardised and scalable cloud environment, from design and implementation right through to architecture and developer platform patterns. They work together to create a consistent foundation for secure, efficient and compliant cloud operations.

Cloud Landing Zone Design

A cloud landing zone should be strategically aligned and based on a clear vision, as purely technical solutions often fail to fit with organisational requirements, compliance and scalability in the long term. Based on the overarching cloud strategy, a consistent design is developed, incorporating the fundamentals of architecture, operations, governance, security and networking. This creates a scalable and stable foundation for the subsequent implementation of the cloud platform.

Cloud Landing Zone Implementation

Implementing a cloud landing zone ensures that the previously defined design is implemented consistently and in a standardised manner. Without standardised implementation, manual deviations occur and cloud environments become difficult to maintain. We implement structure, networking, identity and access management, security, as well as the basics of governance and logging, in an automated and traceable manner. The result is a stable, scalable landing zone that serves as the foundation for further cloud projects.

Architecture & Deployment Blueprints

Development, test and production environments that are set up inconsistently often lead to discrepancies, errors and increased operational overhead. We standardise cloud environments through clear architectural patterns and automated deployment using Infrastructure as Code and reusable modules. The result is consistent, reproducible and secure environments that can be deployed more quickly and operated more easily.

The development of a developer platform

Development teams are often held back by manual approvals, disparate tools and complex infrastructure processes, whilst at the same time having to meet security, operational and compliance requirements. We are developing a developer platform that offers self-service, standardisation and automation through central capabilities such as a developer portal, service catalogue, CI/CD, policy checks and observability. The result is a unified platform that enables faster development, reproducible deployments and compliant cloud usage.

Expert opinion

“We manage the cloud migration of existing system landscapes – always with a focus on delivering sustainable, scalable and highly available solutions for our customers.”

Robin
, Cloud
Project Manager, Materna SE

References & Use Cases

APPLICATION TRANSFORMATION

OBJECTIVE: To modernise an online shop in order to improve the shopping experience, reduce abandoned orders and support growing online sales.

SOLUTION: Analysis and evaluation of the existing architecture using ATAM, definition of a target architecture and development of a migration path. In addition, support was provided for market trends, domain-driven design and refactoring, and accompanying coaching was carried out.

BENEFITS:

Improved performance reduces downtime and abandoned orders
A better user experience increases the number of successful orders
Target architecture improves the potential for further development
Coaching strengthens in-house expertise for operations and further development

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DATA MANAGEMENT

OBJECTIVE: To expand digital services in the areas of navigation and infotainment by collecting, linking and analysing global vehicle sensor data to develop new data-driven business models.

SOLUTION: Collection of vehicle and environmental data via sensors and transmission to a central cloud platform. There, the data is processed, integrated and used for services such as predictive maintenance, driver assistance systems and situational analysis.

BENEFITS:

A foundation for new digital services and business models
Greater convenience and safety through real-time information
Centralised collection and utilisation of vehicle data
A scalable platform for future data-driven applications

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Your benefits

A standardised cloud platform enables you to establish the technical and organisational foundations for secure, scalable and efficient cloud operations. We support you in building a consistent platform architecture with clear standards, automation and governance.

Scalable cloud infrastructure

A unified cloud platform creates standardised structures for accounts, networks, security and operations. This provides a robust foundation on which new workloads can be deployed more quickly and consistently.

Greater security and control

Centralised governance, identity and access management, and defined guardrails make cloud usage manageable and traceable. Security and compliance requirements are integrated from the outset.

Faster deployment

Automated provisioning, Infrastructure as Code and reusable templates reduce the amount of manual work required. Teams can deploy new environments and services much more quickly.

More efficient development teams

Standardised platform services and self-service features take the strain off development teams in their day-to-day work. Infrastructure processes are simplified, allowing them to focus more on application development.

Reduced operational complexity

Standardised architectures, centralised observability and clear operational models ensure transparency. This reduces the effort required for the operation, maintenance and further development of the cloud environment.

Greater compliance and auditability

A standardised cloud platform provides transparency regarding configurations, changes and usage. This means that decisions, security requirements and compliance criteria can be traced and audited at any time.

That’s why Materna...

Modernising your IT landscape requires more than just technical expertise. It requires a partner who understands your business processes, minimises risks and translates reliable strategies into practical solutions. Materna combines decades of IT experience with forward-looking cloud-native methods.

A partnership of equals

As a family-run business, trust, reliability and a strong sense of teamwork are our top priorities. We support you with personal commitment and a genuine interest in your goals. Together with your teams, we develop sustainable solutions that are perfectly suited to your business, both technologically and on a human level.

Comprehensive end-to-end expertise

We support you every step of the way, from the initial strategic analysis (portfolio assessment) through the actual migration and cloud-native software development to secure, automated operations (DevSecOps) – all from a single source.

Established process models

No room for experimentation. With our tried-and-tested migration frameworks and proven migration phases, we bring structure and transparency to highly complex projects. This protects your day-to-day operations from downtime.

Vendor independence

Whether it’s global hyperscalers, sovereign cloud platforms or bespoke private cloud solutions – we’ll find the technological solution that perfectly suits your regulatory and business requirements.

Certified expertise

Our architects and engineers hold advanced certifications. Thanks to our strategic partnerships with all the leading cloud providers, we guarantee you state-of-the-art architectures.

Focus on safety

Thanks to our DevSecOps expertise, security is an integral part of your development processes right from the start.

Our partners for your transformation

As an independent partner to leading hyperscalers, European cloud providers and technology providers such as Red Hat and STACKIT, we always find the best solution for you, both technologically and economically.

AWS

Google Cloud

IONOS

Microsoft Azure

Red Hat

STACKIT

Let’s go into detail

The strategy merely defines the theoretical vision and the guidelines. The cloud platform is the driving force that puts these guidelines into practice, both technically and organisationally, and provides teams with a standardised, ready-to-use foundation.

We embed FinOps and clear governance structures deep within the platform. By standardising cost data – for example, in accordance with the current FOCUS 1.2 format – we make resource consumption in complex AWS or Azure environments transparent and manageable from day one.

No. We harmonise tool ecosystems that have evolved over time and systematically migrate existing environments to a modern platform architecture. In this way, we break down isolated silos without jeopardising day-to-day operations.

By designing architectures that comply precisely with your compliance requirements. For the public sector and KRITIS clients, we seamlessly integrate sovereign cloud solutions, such as the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, into our platform approach to guarantee maximum data sovereignty.

IaC is the foundation for scalability and security. Instead of configuring infrastructure manually, we deploy complete platform environments using a high degree of automation. This minimises the risk of human error, makes changes reproducible and speeds up deployments considerably.

Please feel free to contact us

Dr. Daniel Chernuchin
VP Cloud – Software Factory