Accelerating benefits for Google Cloud: three areas to focus on
How to accelerate Google Cloud transformation. We present three areas in which we have helped our customers with their journey to the public cloud.
Learn more about our strategic partnership with Google Cloud.Cloud transformation is no longer a question of 'if', but 'how fast'. Yet many organizations still struggle with legacy systems, fragmented operations and security concerns, all of which slow down progress. How to accelerate cloud transformation?
The challenge of cloud transformation
Although cloud transformation promises agility, scalability and innovation, the journey is often complex. Organizations face:
- Legacy infrastructure that resists modernization.
- Security concerns in multi-cloud environments.
- Operational silos that hinder collaboration and scalability.
In this article, we focus on areas in which we see many of our customers still struggling. Read on to find out how cloud transformation can be accelerated, helping organizations to unlock the full potential of Google Cloud.
1. Mainframe modernization: Smarter, faster and future-ready
Although mainframes still power many core systems in industries such as banking and insurance, they present several challenges, including the use of legacy languages such as COBOL, limited documentation, regulatory complexity and a shrinking talent pool. These issues make modernisation a strategic imperative as well as a technical necessity.
Google's AI-powered mainframe assessment tool can help organizations accelerate this transformation dramatically. This tool automates code analysis, identifies risks and maps out migration paths, bringing clarity and control to what was once a daunting process. The result? Significant reductions in time to market and development costs.
By combining AI with deep domain expertise, modernization becomes more than just a technological upgrade — it becomes a business enabler. It enables cloud-native operations, reduces maintenance overheads and frees up developers to focus on high-value innovation.
Key benefits:
- 50% faster time to market
- Reduced reliance on legacy vendors
- Clearer, more confident modernization decisions
AI powered mainframe modernization with Google Cloud
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Google Cloud services for modernization
Application modernization
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- Mainframe Assesment Tool helps to evaluate your existing mainframe code base and plan your migration to Google Cloud.
Migration & Compute
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- Migrate to Virtual Machines and Migrate to Containers help move legacy workloads to the cloud quickly.
- Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and Anthos provide scalable environments for modern applications.
Storage & Networking
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- Cloud Storage and Filestore ensure reliable, high-performance data access.
- VPC, Cloud Load Balancing, and Cloud VPN connect systems securely and efficiently.
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Security & Identity
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- IAM, Cloud Identity, IAP, KMS, and Security Command Center protect data and ensure compliance during and after migration.
Automation & Observability
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- Deployment Manager and Terraform streamline infrastructure setup.
- Cloud Monitoring and Logging provide visibility and control.
2. Platform Engineering: From siloed IT to scalable innovation
Many organizations struggle with fragmented IT environments, slow development cycles and increasing operational costs. Platform Engineering addresses these challenges by building a unified, automated and secure cloud foundation that empowers development teams and accelerates innovation.
At the heart of this service lies the creation of internal developer platforms — self-service environments that provide developers with standardised tools, automated workflows and scalable infrastructure. This enables teams to build, test, and deploy applications more quickly, without being held back by infrastructure bottlenecks or manual processes.
We support our customers by designing cloud platforms that are tailored to their specific needs. We leverage Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps best practices to achieve this. Automation reduces manual work and operational overheads, enabling teams to prioritise innovation over maintenance. Security and compliance are embedded in the development process from the outset, ensuring robust governance without impeding delivery. Standardizing tools and workflows simplifies complexity and enhances cross-team collaboration. Our agile approach, supported by continuous feedback loops, ensures the platform evolves alongside the business, enabling ongoing improvement and long-term scalability.
The result is a future-proof digital ecosystem that supports faster delivery, stronger security and long-term cost efficiency.
Key benefits:
- Faster time-to-market via internal developer platforms
- Reduced operational costs via standardisation and automation
- Built-in security and compliance for peace of mind
Platform Engineering: From siloed IT to scalable innovation
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Google Cloud services for platform engineering
Infrastructure & Orchestration
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Anthos provide scalable, hybrid-ready environments for containerized applications.
Identity & Access Management
Cloud Identity, IAM, and Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) ensure secure, role-based access across teams and services.
Networking & Connectivity
Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloud Load Balancer, Cloud NAT, and Cloud DNS enable secure, high-performance connectivity.
Automation & Provisioning
Terraform and Deployment Manager automate infrastructure setup and governance.
Security & Compliance
Security Command Center and Cloud Key Management Service (KMS) provide centralized visibility, threat detection, and encryption management.
Monitoring & Operations
Cloud Monitoring and Logging offer real-time insights and observability across the platform.
Supportive Services
Cloud Storage and Compute Engine offer reliable storage and compute capacity to support platform workloads.
3. Cloud security: Security in a multi-cloud environment
Each cloud provider — whether Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure — offers its own powerful security features. However, stitching these capabilities together into a cohesive, secure and cost-effective setup in a multi-cloud environment is far from simple. Deep expertise is required to evaluate, configure and optimise the right combination of tools and policies across platforms.
That's where our cloud security services come in. We help organizations design and implement security architectures that are tailored to their specific cloud landscape and fit for purpose. From identity and access management to threat detection and compliance, we ensure that every layer of your cloud environment is protected without compromising agility or inflating costs.
Our comprehensive approach to cloud security combines technical expertise with strategic insight, providing the confidence to securely scale in a multi-cloud environment.
Key benefits:
- Best-fit security architecture across cloud platforms
- FinOps to ensure cost efficiency
- End-to-end compliance and governance built in
Cloud security: Security in a multi-cloud environment
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Security related Google Cloud services
Identity & Access Management
Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Identity, and Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) ensure secure, role-based access to resources and applications.
Data Protection & Threat Visibility
Cloud Key Management Service (KMS) and Security Command Center provide encryption, threat detection, and centralized security monitoring.
Governance & Policy Control
Firewall Insights and Resource Manager help enforce security policies and manage access boundaries across projects and teams.
Security-Relevant Platforms & Infrastructure
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Compute Engine, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), and Cloud Storage offer secure foundations for workloads and data.
Cloud Logging and Anthos enhance observability and policy enforcement across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Why choose Tietoevry Tech Services and Google Cloud? The power of choice and cloud acceleration.
We believe that cloud transformation should never be one-size-fits-all. That’s why we’ve formed a strategic partnership with Google Cloud, one of the world’s leading hyperscalers, while remaining vendor-agnostic. This gives us the flexibility to recommend and implement the solutions that best fit each customer’s unique needs.
Google Cloud brings cutting-edge capabilities in AI, data and scalable infrastructure. We bring deep industry knowledge, proven accelerators and hands-on engineering expertise. Together, we help organizations to move faster, reduce risk and unlock real business value from their cloud investments.
Whether the goal is to modernize legacy systems, build scalable platforms, or secure multi-cloud environments, our joint approach ensures successful transformation.
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