The challenge
Hundreds of clusters across multi-cloud and on-premises environments supported thousands of applications. Inconsistent tooling caused configuration drift and security risk.
Strict PCI and SOC 2 requirements blocked developer self-service. Long, manual upgrade cycles and limited fleet visibility drove high operational cost, with senior engineers stuck on routine maintenance.
The solution
Plural gave the institution centralized, self-hosted control: automated cluster lifecycle management, GitOps workflows, and AI-powered troubleshooting.
Guardrailed self-service let developers provision environments in hours instead of weeks. Automated compliance reporting, audit trails, and standardized security controls simplified PCI and SOC 2.
Maintenance shifted to mid-level engineers, freeing senior talent for revenue-generating work.
Results
Plural automated 95% of routine tasks and cut Kubernetes management overhead by 88%. Security incidents dropped 75%, while environment setup went from weeks to hours.
The program delivered $2M in annual savings and roughly 30x ROI over three years—leaving the organization ready to scale securely in a regulated market.