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By titicus Case Study July 25, 2024

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Challenge

Almost all the client’s subsidiaries utilize AWS and the more digital content and data the client migrated to the cloud the more the more their AWS spend skyrocketed.

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Solution

Implementing a third-party software solution designed to optimize cloud resources for speed, cost, and quality.

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Result

The client gained greater control over its AWS environment and achieved substantial cost savings. A 20 percent reduction in AWS costs within the first 3 months.

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Summary

Our client, a global media and entertainment conglomerate, wanted to control rising cloud costs and optimize resource utilization.

In Depth

Challenge

Almost all the client’s subsidiaries utilize AWS and the more digital content and data the client migrated to the cloud the more the more their AWS spend skyrocketed. Internal audits revealed that tens of millions were being spent on AWS alone. Because AWS is a critical linchpin of business operations, the client needed to address the following challenges:

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Fast-Growing Costs: As the client expanded its digital footprint, AWS costs increased exponentially.

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Resource Shortfalls: The overutilization of resources created additional unnecessary expenses.

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Analysis of Complicated Invoices: AWS invoices are detailed and complex, which made it difficult for the company to identify cost-saving opportunities.

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Lack of Visibility: The company lacked transparency and insight into resource utilization and allocation.

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Solution

The client tasked SDG with implementing a third-party software solution designed to optimize cloud resources for speed, cost, and quality. Their main objective was to reduce costs while better managing and optimizing resources.

SDG successfully solved the client’s challenge by delivering:

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Seamless integration of a third-party software solution according to the vendor’s standards.

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Comprehensive analyses of reports generated by the third-party solution.

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Implementation of cost-saving processes.

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Continuous monitoring of resource allocation.

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Results

After SDG’s deployment of the solution, our client was able to achieve the following results:

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Conclusion

As a result of its engagement with SDG, our client gained greater control over its AWS environment and achieved substantial cost savings. SDG’s frictionless implementation of the third-party solution for analyzing AWS invoices and optimizing resources led to improved operational efficiency and financial performance. SDG also leveraged the solution’s machine learning capabilities to predict future usage and recommend optimal resource provisioning. SDG’s ongoing monitoring and analyses of reports ensures our client will be able to adapt to changing needs and maintain a cost-effective, high-performing AWS infrastructure.

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About SDG

SDG is a leading provider of technology, consulting, and managed services that enable organizations to confidently execute cybersecurity, identity, and risk management solutions to mitigate risk, protect assets, and grow securely. To learn how SDG can help your organization, visit SDGC.com or call us, +1 203.866.8886.

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