Case Study: Tigera boosts parallel testing and cuts CI overhead with Semaphore

Tigera multiplies CI capacity with C1 machines using Semaphore

Tigera, a provider of an open-source networking and security solution for Kubernetes, faced challenges with its self-managed CI system. Their product, Calico, required testing across multiple platforms, and their previous setup needed high parallelism for faster feedback, which was difficult to manage.

By implementing Semaphore, Tigera was able to move Calico to a mono-repo setup and run automated tests in parallel without managing the infrastructure. Using Semaphore's C1 machines allowed the team to multiply their capacity for light workloads, saving significant time and keeping costs in check. The vendor's support, flexibility, and preferential pricing were also commended as key benefits.

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