Advent One Case Study on Automation and Containers

This case study details how Advent One, an IT consulting and services provider based in Australia, has implemented automation and containerization to enhance operational efficiency and service quality. The document outlines the company's approach to adopting Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Red Hat OpenShift to streamline IT management processes. By transitioning from virtual machines to a container-based environment, Advent One has reduced its VM count by up to 50%, leading to significant savings in compute and storage resources. The case study highlights the benefits of automation, including a reduction in patching times from two hours to just 20 minutes and the ability to save a week’s worth of work every 30 days. Additionally, it discusses the integration of event-driven automation to respond to high-frequency incidents, thereby improving service delivery and client satisfaction. The case study serves as a practical example of how organizations can leverage open-source solutions to modernize their IT infrastructure and enhance resilience.