Photoweb and BSO: Revolutionising Cloud Management for Agile and Cost-Effective Operations_

Photoweb is a company deeply rooted in the tradition of preserving memories, with over 20 years of experience in the field of photo impressions. Recognizing the rapid changes in the world, Photoweb has committed itself to reevaluating its environmental and societal impact. This introspection has led to a mission of challenging and reducing their footprint on the planet, which they so passionately capture through photography.

Understanding their influential role, Photoweb strives to reflect the diversity and beauty of the world. They acknowledge the necessity to rethink their consumption and production processes, aligning with the principles of sustainability and responsibility.

Photoweb has been a client of BSO for about a decade. Two years ago, they approached BSO with a challenge to consolidate their cloud infrastructure for various brands under the group, aiming to become their own cloud player. The goal was to create a centralized cloud factory for internal cost allocation and unify technologies inherited from different brands.

• Cloud Stack Interface: BSO offered a solution based on Cloud Stack, an interface for orchestrating resources using KVM hypervisors. This environment supports various complexities, including VMs, containers, and Kubernetes orchestration.

• Custom Platform: A custom platform based on KVM hypervisors, allowing VM, container, and Kubernetes cluster management.

• DevOps Services: In addition to infrastructure, BSO provided DevOps services for optimizing resource usage, automation tools, performance optimization, and monitoring.

• Focus on Microservices: Emphasis was given to microservices to enhance Photoweb's capabilities.