Containerization allowed the team to work autonomously in a streamlined, simplified environment and doubled the development life cycle speed
Significantly accelerated data processing, allowing analysis of large datasets quickly and yielding faster insights
Streamlining of data pipeline development enhanced productivity and helped the data science team move swiftly from development to production
Improved reporting with interactive dashboards made data accessible and easy to share with users across the organization
With its modular architecture and comprehensive suite of services and tools that integrated well into business operations, Google Cloud provided ADE the flexibility and scalability it needed as a growing business. It empowered ADE to deploy new services, integrate with existing systems, and manage resources effectively.
With its modular architecture and comprehensive suite of services and tools that integrated well into business operations, Google Cloud provided ADE the flexibility and scalability it needed as a growing business. It empowered ADE to deploy new services, integrate with existing systems, and manage resources effectively.
Starting with the cloud, then going even higher
ADE wanted a comprehensive cloud ecosystem that seamlessly covers its range of needs, reducing the complexity of managing multiple tools. Strong, responsive customer support was essential for smooth implementation and scaling as we grow. We prioritized proven ROI, and a strong track record of delivering clear, measurable value over time.
Nazrulazli Najmudin
Senior Manager, Product & Technology, ADE
Born out of the engineering department of Malaysia AirAsia at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) was a response to the unprecedented disruption to air travel caused by the global health crisis. As a new entrant in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) industry, ADE faced several significant challenges.
The first was the grounding of a significant portion of AirAsia's fleet due to reduced air travel demand. With many aircraft placed in long-term parking, the company had to quickly adapt strategies and mobilize resources to maintain these parked aircraft while also establishing itself as an independent MRO organization.
For its digital transformation, ADE wanted a cloud solution with a comprehensive ecosystem that could seamlessly cover all its needs, while reducing the complexity of managing multiple tools. Strong, responsive customer support was also essential to ensure smooth implementation and scaling as the company grew.
Another key criterion for the cloud solution provider was proven ROI and a strong track record of delivering clear, measurable value over time.
A comprehensive suite that powers digital transformation
For ADE, one of the most significant benefits of its Google Cloud implementation has been the sheer speed of deployment with minimal upfront infrastructure costs, allowing the business to initiate proofs of concept and launch new projects quickly. Additionally, the cloud infrastructure requires minimal day-to-day maintenance and handles cybersecurity needs, enabling ADE's team to focus more on actual development work than infrastructure management.
The capabilities of Google Cloud have empowered ADE's teams to work more efficiently and focus on innovation, partly due to faster provisioning times. Google Cloud's pay-as-you-go pricing model has also facilitated experimentation and agility in the business's development and deployment processes. Additionally, the Google Cloud suite of tools for monitoring and optimizing usage has facilitated better cost management and more effective resource allocation.
ADE's Google Cloud implementation leverages several key products that work together seamlessly.
Google Cloud has empowered our teams to work more efficiently and focus on innovation. Moreover, its pay-as-you-go pricing model has facilitated experimentation and agility in our development and deployment processes. The tools for monitoring and optimizing usage have also contributed to better cost management and more effective resource allocation.
Nazrulazli Najmudin
Senior Manager, Product & Technology, ADE
On its backend services, Cloud Run enables quick and efficient deployment of containerized applications without the overhead of managing complex infrastructure. Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), with its robust features and flexible networking capabilities, powers the organization's frontend applications – crucial for handling its diverse customer setups and subscription models.
On the data side, BigQuery serves as the central data platform, handling everything from backend data management to analytics and ETL processes, while also powering ADE's dashboards in Looker Studio. For AI/ML workload, it uses Vertex AI for team development in Workbench and running ML jobs. ADE recently expanded its AI capabilities by incorporating Gemini and Document AI for more sophisticated machine learning tasks and document processing needs. The Google Cloud marketplace, too, has proved valuable, providing seamless access to a wide range of third-party tools and services that help ADE expand its capabilities as needed.
Google Cloud's streamlined provisioning and extensive resources have enabled ADE to conduct technical experiments with minimal setup overhead. For example, the organization could run concurrent implementations using MERN, Django, and FARM stacks, allowing its teams to evaluate the best fit through practical application. This also helped ADE standardize on the FARM stack for new developments, while maintaining a measured approach to migrating existing applications. The platform's flexibility enabled ADE to gradually streamline its applications to the FARM stack without disrupting development cycles.
Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) is a leading provider of aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services in the Asia Pacific region. It provides comprehensive aircraft maintenance solutions for commercial airlines, ensuring their aircraft are maintained to the highest safety and performance standards.
Industry: Travel & Hospitality
Location: Malaysia
Products: Cloud Run, BigQuery, Document AI, Gemini, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Vertex AI
