Cloud Architecture (Google Cloud Platform)

Cloud architecture services help organisations design, migrate, and optimise systems on Google Cloud Platform. We create secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud architectures that leverage GCP's capabilities whilst maintaining governance and compliance.

What is Cloud Architecture?

Cloud architecture is the design of systems that run on cloud platforms, taking advantage of cloud-native services and capabilities. On Google Cloud Platform, this includes services like Compute Engine, Cloud Run, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage.

Effective cloud architecture considers security, cost, performance, reliability, and operational management. It uses cloud-native patterns like serverless computing, managed databases, and auto-scaling.

Landing zone design
Migration planning
Cost optimisation
Cloud-native patterns

GCP

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Problems Cloud Architecture Addresses

Organisations moving to the cloud face several architectural challenges:

Migration complexity
Cost management and optimisation
Security and compliance requirements
Vendor lock-in concerns
Operational complexity

Typical Outcomes

Secure, Scalable Infrastructure

Well-designed GCP environments with appropriate security, networking, and governance controls

Reduced Infrastructure Costs

Architectures that leverage cloud pricing models effectively using managed services and auto-scaling

Faster Deployment

Cloud-native patterns that enable teams to deploy applications quickly and scale automatically

When Organisations Need Cloud Architecture

Cloud architecture services are valuable when:

Planning cloud migration to GCP
Building new cloud-native applications
Optimising existing cloud costs
Establishing cloud governance frameworks
Ensuring regulatory compliance

When

How Cloud Architecture Relates to Other Services

Data Architecture

Cloud platforms provide data services like BigQuery and Cloud Storage essential for modern data architectures

Solution Architecture

Cloud architecture provides the platform patterns and services that solution architects use

Architecture Governance

Cloud architecture includes governance frameworks and landing zones for secure operations

Cohesive Architecture's Approach

Practical & Cost-Effective

We focus on creating practical, cost-effective architectures that leverage GCP's capabilities effectively. We design for security and compliance from the start, ensuring that cloud architectures meet financial services regulatory requirements.

Governance & Best Practices

We work with organisations to establish cloud governance frameworks and landing zones that provide the foundation for secure cloud operations. We help teams understand cloud-native patterns and services.