Cloud Computing
We build cloud infrastructure that is secure, efficient, and fully automated — on Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services.
Cloud computing has fundamentally changed how companies build and operate IT infrastructure. Instead of investing in physical hardware, organisations gain access to compute, storage, and networking resources on demand — scalable, globally available, and with a cost model that aligns with actual usage.
Parlant GmbH designs and builds cloud infrastructure for companies that want to harness these benefits without losing control over their data and costs. We work on Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services and bring years of practical experience from projects across industries.
Our Cloud Philosophy
We believe in infrastructure as code. Every resource we create — from virtual networks to Kubernetes clusters to IAM policies — is defined in Terraform configurations, version-controlled, and reproducible. This is not a nice-to-have; it is the foundation for reliable, auditable cloud environments.
We also believe in transparency. Cloud providers offer an overwhelming array of services. Our job is to navigate this complexity and recommend the right tools for each use case — not the most expensive, not the newest, but the most suitable.
What We Offer
- Cloud Architecture and Design — We design cloud environments from the organisation level through networking and security to individual services. Every architecture is documented and handed over with full knowledge transfer.
- Infrastructure as Code — All resources are managed through Terraform. Changes go through pull requests, code reviews, and automated deployments — the same discipline we apply to application code.
- Kubernetes and Container Orchestration — We build and maintain Kubernetes clusters for workloads that require scalability, isolation, and automated deployment.
- Data Infrastructure — BigQuery, Snowflake, Apache Airflow, dbt — we build data platforms that turn raw data into business intelligence.
- CI/CD and Automation — From Cloud Build to GitLab CI to GitHub Actions — we set up pipelines that automate testing, building, and deploying.
- Training and Enablement — We train your teams in cloud technologies. Over 100 hours of delivered training for data engineers, cloud engineers, and development teams.
Sovereign Cloud
For organisations that need to keep data within the EU or within specifically defined jurisdictions, we design sovereign cloud architectures. This includes evaluating providers against data protection requirements and, where necessary, combining cloud services with on-premise infrastructure.
We work with European infrastructure providers — including Hetzner, Stack IT, and IONOS — alongside the hyperscalers. The right choice depends on regulatory requirements, data sensitivity, and performance needs. We help our clients make that decision clearly and without bias.
Practical Examples
XXXLutz Data Mesh — A modern, data-mesh-oriented Google Cloud environment for the CRM team at Europe’s largest furniture retailer. Architecture, implementation, and steering committee presentations.
Peek & Cloppenburg BI Data Mesh — Architecture and construction of a data mesh data warehouse on Google Cloud for over 300 internal users. Team of 8 guided, over 100 hours of training delivered.
betterplace.org Cloud Migration — Seven years of support from traditional Linux infrastructure to a fully automated Google Cloud environment with Terraform.
Bergfreunde Data Orchestration — Building a unified data orchestration layer with over 600 DAGs on Apache Airflow.