Girteka’s AWS Infrastructure Transformation by Moterra
Introduction
Our client Girteka Group is the largest European asset-based transportation company, delivering more than 776 000 full truck loads (FTLs) every year, with more than 9 200 fully owned trucks and 9 800 trailers that operate in Europe. Girteka have a clear aim to be the obvious first choice for clients, colleagues, partners, the community, and shareholders.
Every day, Girteka strive to provide the best experience possible and ensure their customers’ highest transportation service reliability. With more than 23.000 passionate employees, they are making a meaningful impact on the future of logistics. They are committed to highlighting the importance of drivers job, road safety, and environmental impact and raising awareness of the responsibility every one of us has towards society and our surroundings. Girteka secure profitable and sustainable growth with our partners and shareholders through state-of-the-art digital solutions that drive us towards the future.
In the dynamic world of logistics, Girteka, a prominent player in the industry, recognised the need to optimise its digital infrastructure to keep pace with growing demands. Central to this transformation was the management of its Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment, which powered essential applications such as SAP, Business Intelligence, and several other mission-critical systems. To achieve this, Girteka turned to Moterra, a renowned AWS infrastructure management service provider known for its commitment to best practices and alignment with the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
The Challenge
Girteka needed to optimise its AWS environment, supporting key applications like SAP and Business Intelligence, to keep up with the dynamic logistics industry. Moterra was tasked with improving resource allocation, security, billing transparency, automation, cost optimisation, and supporting service migration from on-premises to AWS.
The Solution
In the face of these challenges, Moterra delivered effective solutions by:
- Establishing a robust AWS Organization, architecting a multi-account structure that improved resource management and security.
- Implementing transparent management and billing processes, enabling Girteka to gain granular insights into AWS costs and utilisation.
- Introducing automation through Lambda functions, reducing manual effort and enabling swift response to operational needs.
- Crafting detailed cost optimisation strategies that resulted in substantial savings and ongoing fiscal responsibility.
- Collaborating closely on service migration initiatives, ensuring a smooth transition to the cloud and optimising resources post-migration.
- Providing expert guidance and consultation services to application and service owners, helping them harness the full potential of AWS services.
The Outcome
The partnership led to:
- Drastic improvements in AWS infrastructure efficiency and cost optimisation.
- Enhanced control and transparency over AWS resources, fostering greater trust and accountability.
- Streamlined management and billing processes, saving valuable time and resources.
- Successful migration of critical services from on-premises environments to AWS, resulting in enhanced scalability and agility.
- Empowered application and service owners with AWS best practices, enabling them to innovate and adapt to evolving business needs.
Conclusion
Moterra’s expertise in AWS architecture and management not only transformed Girteka’s AWS infrastructure but also positioned them as a trusted partner for AWS services provisioning and management. This case study exemplifies the successful collaboration between Girteka and Moterra, setting a benchmark for AWS excellence in the logistics industry.
