Naginder Singh
19.09.2025

From Legacy to Leading Edge: The Case for CloudSQL on Google Cloud

Modern businesses are under constant pressure to lower costs, boost performance, and stay agile in a rapidly changing environment. Traditional, on-premise databases—though dependable—struggle to scale and adapt to these new demands. CloudSQL on Google Cloud offers a powerful solution, enabling enterprises to leave legacy systems behind and embrace a flexible, cloud-native future.

Why Migrate to CloudSQL on Google Cloud?

  • Managed Simplicity: CloudSQL automates patching, replication, failover, and backups. This removes the burden of manual database management and reduces human error.
  • Reliability & Uptime: With features like high availability and automatic failover, CloudSQL delivers robust performance and guarantees up to 99.99% uptime.
  • Security & Compliance: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and CloudSQL meets major compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI).
  • Scalability: Instantly adjust resources as your business grows, with seamless horizontal and vertical scaling across Google’s worldwide cloud infrastructure.
  • DevOps Integration: Easily connect CloudSQL with your CI/CD pipelines and other Google Cloud services for smooth and automated workflows.

Real-World Results

Tomra’s Transformation

Facing growing demands for real-time analytics and global telemetry, Tomra migrated critical workloads from on-premise databases to CloudSQL on Google Cloud. They saw:

  • 40% faster query performance
  • Simplified operations—less time spent managing databases
  • A reliable, scalable platform for IoT analytics worldwide

Protector Forsikring’s Upgrade

This Nordic insurance company needed a database platform that could support rapid growth, maintain strict regulatory compliance, and reduce costs. By moving to CloudSQL:

  • Achieved 99.99% uptime
  • Enhanced compliance with built-in encryption and audit logging
  • Lowered total cost of ownership compared to their old SQL Server  environment

Moving Forward

Enterprises need more than just a database—they need freedom from vendor lock-in, proven security, high performance, and easy integration with cloud apps. CloudSQL on Google Cloud delivers all of this, empowering businesses to quickly modernize and stay competitive.
At CHDS Consulting, we specialize in guiding organizations through every step of CloudSQL adoption—from planning and migration to ongoing optimization. Ready to leave legacy systems behind? Reach out for a free strategy session and discover how CloudSQL can move your business to the leading edge.