Vorwerk's Journey in the Cloud
Transformational Synergies: Vorwerk and glueckkanja Shape the Cloud Strategy of the Future
- Optimization and automation of IT infrastructure
- Introduction of an Azure Landing Zone and Managed Services
- Secure cloud environments through robust security strategies
- Fast and efficient deployment strategies
Learn more about the successful partnership between Vorwerk and glueckkanja in cloud technology. Through strategic automation, robust implementations and effective security measures, Vorwerk's cloud environment was optimized, resulting in significant time and cost savings.
Background
In the fast-moving world of cloud technology, it matters to work with partners who not only meet current requirements but think ahead and plan for the future. Vorwerk, a global player and pioneer in IoT, faced the challenge of continuing to manage its cloud environment effectively and securely. The collaboration between Vorwerk and glueckkanja was not a coincidence: it grew out of earlier experience and established trust. Vorwerk was already familiar with glueckkanja's capabilities in the Modern Workplace space and through the RealmJoin product, and was looking for the next evolutionary step in its cloud strategy.
Solution
glueckkanja accompanied Vorwerk through several phases, starting with building an Azure Landing Zone, running a Proof-of-Concept and continuously evaluating that strategy, through to signing the Azure Managed Services agreement. Each step was carefully planned, with glueckkanja laying the solid foundation using the Azure Foundation and guiding Vorwerk through the more complex aspects of cloud management. A Cloud Competence Center was established to address security and compliance questions systematically and to ensure effective organization and execution of cloud onboardings. At the heart of glueckkanja's solution is Infrastructure as Code. This approach delivered a robust, future-proof solution that not only supports Vorwerk optimally in today's IT landscape but also allows it to work flexibly with different service providers, all under a unified governance and security framework. In this setup, glueckkanja acts as a vigilant guardian, ensuring that all workloads remain clearly separated from one another and are protected as well as possible according to the principles of Least Privilege Access and Zero Trust.Conclusion & Outlook
The initial investment in the partnership with glueckkanja has proven very worthwhile. The collaboration generated significant time and cost savings, and Vorwerk benefited from a wealth of experience and best practices that minimized the risk of running into common pitfalls.
The next steps involve migrating additional workloads. glueckkanja is working to build applications in a stateless manner: rather than simply deploying them on virtual machines and installing them manually, the application infrastructure is carefully captured in templates and deployed using Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management. This approach goes beyond the traditional lift-and-shift model and targets a more efficient, adaptable solution.
The similar corporate cultures of Vorwerk and glueckkanja encouraged open communication and knowledge transfer, creating the foundation for an effective and productive partnership.
About Vorwerk
Vorwerk is the number-one direct sales company in Europe and a global leader in the direct sales of high-quality household appliances. The internationally active family business was founded in 1883 in Wuppertal, Germany. Its core business is the production and sale of high-quality household products, including the Thermomix® kitchen appliance and the Kobold vacuum cleaner. Vorwerk consistently seeks direct contact with its customers, with its consultants at the center of all activities and serving as the primary point of contact. The Vorwerk family also includes the akf Group. Vorwerk generates consolidated revenue of €3.2 billion (2022) and operates in more than 60 countries.
