Cloud Environment Optimization for Enhanced Security and Cost Efficiency

The client faced escalating cloud infrastructure costs, unpredictable expenditure fluctuations, and lacked visibility into cost drivers, hindering effective budget forecasting and operational control.

A rapidly growing sports data platform provider aiming to expand its user base and improve operational efficiency in the cloud

• Achieve a targeted reduction in cloud operational costs, aiming for approximately 39% savings within the first month, and 55% over six months after implementing optimizations.
• Improve transparency and control over cloud resource expenditure to enable better forecasting and budgeting.
• Enhance cloud environment security and compliance practices.
• Optimize system performance and scalability to support real-time data services for an expanding customer base.

• In-depth analysis tools for evaluating current cloud architecture, configurations, and security practices.
• Reporting mechanism providing detailed insights into infrastructure costs and performance metrics.
• Action plan generation with prioritized recommendations for immediate and phased implementation.
• Workshops and collaborative sessions to validate findings and strategize improvements.
• Support modules for incremental implementation of optimization recommendations, including automation scripts and configuration changes.

• Cloud monitoring and cost analysis APIs
• Security compliance assessment tools
• Performance monitoring platforms

• System should support scalable analysis with minimal latency
• Security practices must meet industry standards, including data protection and access controls
• Cost reductions should be demonstrable within one month post-implementation, with sustained improvements over six months
• Automation should enable repeatable and reliable governance processes

Projected cost savings of up to 55% within six months, increased visibility into cloud expenditure, improved system security and compliance, and enhanced scalability to support real-time, data-driven services for a growing customer base.