How a global service provider enabled Kubernetes as a service in just weeks

A US‑based service provider with data centers worldwide needed to meet growing demand for Kubernetes environments. This is how comdivision designed and implemented a scalable Kubernetes platform using VMware Cloud Director.

“What used to be complex is now incredibly easy. Deploying a Kubernetes cluster takes minutes.”
 — Otava Operations Team

Key Facts

• Rapid Cluster Deployment: Kubernetes clusters can now be deployed in minutes.

• Built‑In Availability: Clusters handle availability, upgrades, backups, and recovery.

• Fast Delivery: Design and deployment completed in 4–6 weeks.

THE SITUATION

Otava serves enterprise customers across the Americas while supporting European operations. As customer demand for Kubernetes increased, Otava lacked a platform to offer Kubernetes clusters efficiently to customers and internal developers.
With an established partnership in place, Otava reached out to comdivision for a fast and scalable solution - covering design, deployment, and enablement.
Q: How long have you been working with comdivision?
A: “We’ve worked together for years on Cloud Director design and infrastructure projects.”
Q: What triggered this project?
A: “Growing demand for Kubernetes environments from customers and internal teams.”
Q: What was the main objective?
A: “Provide Kubernetes as a Service quickly and securely.”
Q: What were the biggest constraints?
A: “We had no existing Kubernetes platform and needed a fast, reliable solution.”

WHAT WE DID

• Designed a Kubernetes platform using VMware Cloud Director

• Integrated Container Service Extension (CSE)

• Deployed Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) clusters

• Implemented NSX Advanced Load Balancer with WAF

• Enabled Kubernetes for customers and internal teams

• Delivered deployment, enablement, and operational guidance

STRATEGIC GAINS

• Kubernetes as a Service for customers and developers

• Faster onboarding of new Kubernetes workloads

• Improved security for web applications

• Modernized infrastructure with upgraded hardware

• Stronger partnership with comdivision

TECHNOLOGY STACK

• VMware Cloud Director for multi‑tenant Kubernetes‑as‑a‑Service

• Container Service Extension (CSE) for automated Kubernetes cluster provisioning

• Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) as a standardized Kubernetes platform

• NSX Advanced Load Balancer for secure ingress, load balancing, and WAF

In just a few weeks, Otava gained a scalable Kubernetes platform for customers and internal teams. comdivision delivered design, deployment, and expertise, enabling Kubernetes as a core cloud service.