Ubertas Consulting, which recently received an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Well-Architected Validated Partner status, has revealed the three winners of its first annual awards. Their awards recognise top clients who significantly engaged in and implemented the Amazon Web Services Well-Architected Framework (WAF).
“We reviewed hundreds of evaluations performed in 2023 to identify the three winners of our first WAF awards edition,” said Ubertas Well-Architected Lead Cathryn Cust. “The decision was not easy as many of our clients are genuinely invested in WAF and doing a fantastic job. They understand the immense benefits.”
“These awards are a very important milestone for us, particularly since we have been a founding member of the AWS Well-Architected Partner Program (WAPP) since its launch in 2018,” Cust added.
AWS Well-Architected Framework Award Winners
The Most Well-Architected Award, which recognises the best implementation of the AWS Well-Architected Framework and showcases excellent practices across the six pillars of security, reliability, performance, cost optimisation, operational excellence, and sustainability, goes to Kinetic +.
“They [Kinetic +] were initially seeking to build the resiliency of their platform while keeping their costs optimised and adhering to security best practices, which is why the WAF was the ideal solution for them,” explained Ubertas Consulting Founder and Managing Partner, John Lacey.
Ubertas worked with Kinetic + Founder and CEO Lee Connolly and his team, utilising the programme to tackle the various pillars of the Framework. “We’re proud to see the growth of their infrastructure and how our Solution Architects have worked to share their AWS knowledge and up-skill their team for their AWS journey,” said Cathryn Cust.
Cust added that Kinetic + has gone beyond simply being cloud-native, focusing on total excellence in design, implementation, and management, and proving their long-term committment to success.
"Kinetic + is an innovative and industry-leading software development company specializing in designing and creating bespoke digital platforms for sport and physical activity," explained founder and CEO, Lee Connolly. "Kinetic + is already working with some of the largest local authorities, leisure operators, fitness clubs, and activity providers across the UK and Europe, where our solutions have revolutionised the management, delivery, and insight reporting of participation data across a myriad of sports and physical activity sessions.”
Kinetic + originally procured Ubertas to find a solution to the technical and financial challenges they faced when releasing new versions of the Swimphony software to its servers. They also enabled cost reductions and revenue increases.
The Most Cloud-Mature Award
DeltaXML received the Most Cloud-Mature Award for their active participation in the AWS Well-Architected Framework process and their focus on optimizing their AWS account in line with best practices. Peter Anderson, the company's Senior Systems Administrator, was instrumental in collaborating with Ubertas Consulting to refine their AWS configurations, focusing on security, cost, and technical optimization.
DeltaXML, which specializes in enterprise comparison tools for XML and JSON files, was recognized for their cloud-based application development. The company prioritizes efficiency and security in managing sensitive data and complex workflows for various industries.
During the collaboration, Ubertas conducted a Well-Architected Framework review for DeltaXML, leading to improvements in their AWS security and system configurations. These enhancements have had a positive impact on DeltaXML's business operations.
“Ubertas first executed a WAF review and helped us enable AWS security, threat, and anomaly detection, and refine AWS configurations across several crucial areas, including cost and technical optimisation,” said Peter Anderson, DeltaXML’s Senior Systems Administrator. "It's been an incredible, transformational journey that has enhanced our business significantly.”
Most Improved Architecture Award
Chief Mechanic has been awarded the Most Improved Architecture Award for their comprehensive cloud infrastructure overhaul, overseen by Managing Director Neil Skirrow. The award acknowledges the company's swift and successful transition to an enhanced and efficient cloud architecture via the AWS Well-Architected Framework, resulting in significant improvements in cost optimization, performance, security, and scalability.
Neil Skirrow outlined the transformative journey of Chief Mechanic, detailing the previous challenges of maintaining a stable infrastructure for their automotive sector software and web hosting services. The shift to AWS, facilitated by Ubertas Consulting, allowed for a more reliable and better-performing platform.
“Before Ubertas, we struggled to maintain a stable, high-performing infrastructure, causing frequent disruptions for our customers,” said Skirrow. “Furthermore, we faced challenges explaining the reasons for this unreliability, resulting in a lack of confidence in our capabilities, prompting us to migrate our platform to AWS with the help of Ubertas expertise.”
Through Ubertas' guidance, Chief Mechanic capitalized on AWS credits to implement necessary changes that modernized their architecture. This modernization bolstered their control over business operations and fortified the trust of their clients in the security and reliability of the services provided.
