CASE STUDY
Manta Innovation, LLC. AWS Reference Architecture Deployment – Case Study
CLIENT:
Manta Innovation, LLC
EMPLOYEES:
< 100
INDUSTRIES:
Business Services
High Tech
SERVICES:
Application Migration Service
Cloud Architecture Strategy
PLATFORMS:
ABOUT:
CHALLENGE:
Business Challenge
Manta Innovations, LLC is a consulting company focused on providing solutions for complex big data and cloud-based problems. As a start-up organization, Manta needed a way to virtually service their clients. Ultimately, they had two options:
1. Force employees to setup multiple server clusters in their home offices
2. Utilize cloud infrastructure
Like many start-up organizations, the biggest advantage of adopting a cloud computing strategy is the reduced IT costs for both the physical hardware and the maintenance that hardware requires. Having a cloud environment resolved the immediate need for a developer shared collaboration location, while also providing a central location for connectivity to different customers (Billabong vpn jumpbox).
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SOLUTION:
What we delivered:
Approach
Manta did their research and consulted with several Sis on their implementation options. After evaluating options, they chose to build using Amazon Web Services (AWS). At the time of Manta’s inception, AWS was the most mature CSP in the market. AWS had the most options available to support whichever platform a customer could want (Linux and Microsoft, Oracle RDS, etc.).
As a result, Manta turned to D3Clarity as their cloud implementation consulting partner. D3Clarity’s customer success commitment, architecture expertise and advanced technical understanding of the Amazon Partner Network (APN) made them the standout choice for Manta’s customer cloud architecture.
The first reference environment to be used by a Manta customer was built on a simple but secure architecture which made building the solution with AWS resources very straightforward. The next customer had more complexity and required further architecture hardening which allowed Manta to grow their business by providing manage services versus only building the infrastructure. With each new cloud solution, Manta developed best practices in terms of repeatable AWS reference architecture templates. Manta now understands that the barrier to cloud entry is low but the sophistication of cloud solutions is high.
How we delivered:
Results
Manta started with a base architecture that was revised over time. After following a programmatic approach to the cloud and focusing on utilizing data fiber, Manta was able to achieve a reference architecture that is well-engineered, highly secured and properly maintained through DevOps automation. This can be replicated to support any Fortune 500 organization.
The success of Manta’s reference architect was due in large part to D3Clarity’s vision. Dave Wilkinson, CTO of D3Clarity, Inc. stated, “We design and build cloud-native data centers. We treat all of the solutions on the cloud as mission-critical, with a defined strategy and reference architecture to support it.”
Designing a cloud datacenter is very similar to designing an on-prem datacenter. Junior cloud engineers likely do not have the skill or experience level to meet the needs of the design. Designing at a global scale is not trivial. Manta and D3Clarity have solved the equation of how to provide significant SLAs at an enterprise global level for any customer through AWS.
Amazon’s commitment to self-service and superior technology makes implementing a cloud-native architecture very easy. AWS has a variety of resources available including best practices, expert guidance, reference architecture diagrams and more. These options paired with Manta and D3Clarity offer more success than ever before.
Manta can support any customer deployment using fully automated cloud formations. The reference architecture was designed by segmenting every customer with their own AWS “root” account within the zone. The default architect reference template includes:
- A sandbox for internal demos, development, preproduction and production environments, that can be regionally deployed if needed.
- A Shared Services zone for common services leading to consistency and cost savings.
- Centralized security logging and regular scanning for threat protection and auditability.
RESULTS:
Deliverables:
- Architect and implement a cloud solution
- Assist with Cloud Operations and Support
Business Value:
- Allow seamless transition from the on-prem environment into the cloud
- Increased speed and adoption for employees, allowing them to focus on revenue generating tasks instead
I’ve been working with D3Clarity since 2017. They've helped us migrate over our very first application from Azure to AWS and have been with us since. They have a very knowledgeable & professional staff that have helped us in our digital migration from our on-prem data centers to the AWS cloud.
Anthony Raiti
Director of Cloud Operations
Avis Budget Group
D3Clarity provided us with invaluable insights, visualizations, topography maps and tools to help us make better decisions with our cloud infrastructure.
Greg Falconer
CEO
iVitaFi
We selected D3Clarity to architect and migrate our Customer Services application to AWS and I can confidently say that their services are “top notch.”
Kavita Singh
Functional Manager, Customer Services Apps
Payless Car Rental
D3Clarity went above and beyond. They are great to work with and create long lasting relationships!
Tam Anderson
Program Manager
Independent Publishing Coop
Great partnership with D3Clarity!
Kevin Acker
System Architect
Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds
D3Clarity’s experience with multiple MDM vendors, helped make the implementation a success.
Gary Daniell
Director of Engineering
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