Cloud Opportunities, May 24: On the stage at Google Cloud Day Bulgaria, Reducing Cloud Costs by 40%, and Cloud Migration in Gaming

The "Cloud Opportunities" newsletter is our new monthly digest dedicated to bringing the latest insights and developments from the Europe Cloud Community. Each issue is crafted to help businesses navigate the evolving cloud landscape, offering a comprehensive overview of recent advancements, emerging trends, and best practices within the cloud domain. Furthermore, we spotlight success stories and case studies, providing readers with real-world examples of how cloud solutions are being effectively implemented across industries. If you wish to explore how Europe Cloud can support you in making the cloud unlock growth and efficiency for your company, be sure to reach out to us.

Event Highlight: Google Cloud Day Bulgaria 2024

Just last week, we had the privilege of being at the epicenter of the first-ever Google Cloud Day Bulgaria 2024, an event that gathered hundreds of leaders from the cloud and tech ecosystems across CEE and EMEA.

Aleksandar A. , Technical Team Lead at Europe Cloud , and Kristiyan Lozanov , COO at Global Infra Tech (GIT) , one of our customers, delivered a captivating presentation titled "Elevating Blockchain Services: Global Infra Tech's Migration to Cloud Excellence with Google Cloud."?

They shared the stage to explain how Global Infra Tech managed to reduce its cloud infrastructure bill by 40% while enhancing performance, scalability, and security.

During the event, Google DeepMind’s Vice President of Research, Dr. Slav Petrov also announced that Google is donating $1 million for AI PhD fellowships at the INSAIT - Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Sofia, Bulgaria. This investment aims to foster the country’s next generation of AI innovators.?

Europe Cloud Moves to a New Office

We are excited to announce that over the past month, Europe Cloud completed the relocation to a new office at the Perform Business Center in Sofia, Bulgaria, suited to accommodate our expanding team of cloud experts.?

This move represents our commitment to providing top-notch services and fostering innovation within the Europe Cloud. We believe in the power of collaboration and community, and our new location will enable us to forge even stronger connections and create more opportunities for our clients and partners.

Case Study: LimeChain's Cloud Transformation with Europe Cloud

Before partnering with Europe Cloud, LimeChain - Blockchain & Web3 Solutions was already effectively using their cloud infrastructure. Our goal was to elevate their cloud capabilities further, establishing a robust and secure infrastructure to ensure greater output and outcomes while maintaining dependability, security, and zero downtime.

LimeChain's project involved optimizing multiple Compute Engine and App Engine applications and migrating enterprise-grade databases using Cloud SQL. To ensure uninterrupted operations and expert maintenance, Google Monitoring was employed to keep constant watch over their environment. Budget alerts were also set to achieve cost optimization.

The collaboration with Europe Cloud has resulted in consistently stable systems and a reliable partner for any assistance required. This partnership has significantly contributed to LimeChain's increased cloud usage and workflow growth.

“During the implementation of Google Cloud services, we found the experience to be highly efficient and transformative, thanks to the robust features and scalability offered by Google Cloud.?

Europe Cloud played a crucial role in streamlining the process; their expertise and support ensured a seamless integration, addressing our needs and challenges effectively. Their guidance was invaluable in leveraging Google Cloud's capabilities to the fullest, enhancing our operational efficiency and innovation potential,” shares Christian Veselinov, co-founder at LimeChain.

In-Depth Use Case: Cloud Migration in Gaming

EA SPORTS FC Ultimate Team is one of Electronic Arts' most valuable assets. When migrating to the cloud, the EA team only had one shot to get it right. The stakes were high, given an enthusiastic fan base and a property worth billions of dollars. The pressure on the EA team was immense, as they aimed to achieve greater flexibility and scalability to keep up with the game's growing demands.

Electronic Arts decided to move EA SPORTS FC Ultimate Team to Google Cloud to leverage its unmatched infrastructure.??

The migration was executed flawlessly, ensuring no disruptions for the players. EA SPORTS FC Ultimate Team's large, passionate fan base remained unaware of the backend changes, as there were no outages or interruptions. This seamless transition highlighted the effectiveness of the cloud infrastructure.

"We did it and people were like, ‘What do you mean you did it? We didn't notice anything.’ This was exactly our goal," said Wilson Chan, Senior Principal Architect at EA.??

With the migration, EA SPORTS FC Ultimate Team achieved greater flexibility and scalability, crucial for handling millions of concurrent players and their data-intensive interactions. The success of this migration underscores the critical role of reliable cloud infrastructure in the gaming industry, where performance and uptime are paramount.

Jack Buser , director for Games at Google Cloud, said. “At Google Cloud, we provide reliable, secure planet-scale infrastructure and technology to top game companies around the world, helping ensure a seamless and stable player experience.”

Stay tuned for more updates and success stories in our upcoming issues. If you have any questions or to explore how Europe Cloud can help you get the most out of the cloud, please reach out to us.