AWS cost optimization
Cloud transformation—AWS cost optimization
Cloud transformation—AWS cost optimization
Cloud transformation—AWS cost optimization
Global hotel solutions provider, ranking among the top three hotel portals in Europe faced challenges with escalating AWS costs and had to define and implement a comprehensive cost optimization strategy.
Global hotel solutions provider, ranking among the top three hotel portals in Europe faced challenges with escalating AWS costs and had to define and implement a comprehensive cost optimization strategy.
Global hotel solutions provider, ranking among the top three hotel portals in Europe faced challenges with escalating AWS costs and had to define and implement a comprehensive cost optimization strategy.
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AWS cost optimization
AWS cost optimization
AWS cost optimization
Problem overview
Problem overview
Problem overview
Global hotel solutions provider, ranking among the top three hotel portals in Europe and as a market leader in the global business travel sector, faced challenges with escalating AWS costs and had to define and implement a comprehensive cost optimization strategy.
The client faced rising AWS costs due to gradual month-by-month increases, compounded by a lack of a structured cost-saving culture and inefficient resource utilization. This situation created an urgent need for a 15% cost reduction by the end of 2024. Our team was tasked with implementing a comprehensive cloud cost optimization strategy to achieve this goal.
Global hotel solutions provider, ranking among the top three hotel portals in Europe and as a market leader in the global business travel sector, faced challenges with escalating AWS costs and had to define and implement a comprehensive cost optimization strategy.
The client faced rising AWS costs due to gradual month-by-month increases, compounded by a lack of a structured cost-saving culture and inefficient resource utilization. This situation created an urgent need for a 15% cost reduction by the end of 2024. Our team was tasked with implementing a comprehensive cloud cost optimization strategy to achieve this goal.
Global hotel solutions provider, ranking among the top three hotel portals in Europe and as a market leader in the global business travel sector, faced challenges with escalating AWS costs and had to define and implement a comprehensive cost optimization strategy.
The client faced rising AWS costs due to gradual month-by-month increases, compounded by a lack of a structured cost-saving culture and inefficient resource utilization. This situation created an urgent need for a 15% cost reduction by the end of 2024. Our team was tasked with implementing a comprehensive cloud cost optimization strategy to achieve this goal.
Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning
Developed a phased approach to cost optimization, aligning with business goals and timelines. The action plan included:
Developed a phased approach to cost optimization, aligning with business goals and timelines. The action plan included:
Phase 0 (Completed Sep 2023). Each team created and implemented a cost optimization plan.
Phase 1 (Due Mar 2024). Identifying and implementing cost quick wins.
Phase 2 (Completed Nov 2023). Cost optimization and cost management training.
Phase 3 (Due Feb 2024). Implementing cost monitoring tooling.
Phase 4 (Due Q4 2024). Ongoing FinOps auditing.
Phase 5 (Due Mar 2024). Cleanup of unused AWS accounts.
Phase 6 (Completed Nov 2023). Implementing EC2 reserved instance strategy.
Phase 0 (Completed Sep 2023). Each team created and implemented a cost optimization plan.
Phase 1 (Due Mar 2024). Identifying and implementing cost quick wins.
Phase 2 (Completed Nov 2023). Cost optimization and cost management training.
Phase 3 (Due Feb 2024). Implementing cost monitoring tooling.
Phase 4 (Due Q4 2024). Ongoing FinOps auditing.
Phase 5 (Due Mar 2024). Cleanup of unused AWS accounts.
Phase 6 (Completed Nov 2023). Implementing EC2 reserved instance strategy.
Phase 7 (Due Q1 2024). Purchasing non-EC2 reserved instances.
Phase 8 (Due Q1 2024). Implementing budgeting processes.
Phase 9 (Due Q1-Q2 2024). Implementing cost management automation.
Phase 10 (Due Q3-Q4 2024). Migrating EC2 to Graviton instances.
Phase 11 (Due 2024-2025). Migrating part of the workload to spot instances.
Phase 12 (Due 2024-2025). Migrating part of the workload to serverless architecture.
Phase 7 (Due Q1 2024). Purchasing non-EC2 reserved instances.
Phase 8 (Due Q1 2024). Implementing budgeting processes.
Phase 9 (Due Q1-Q2 2024). Implementing cost management automation.
Phase 10 (Due Q3-Q4 2024). Migrating EC2 to Graviton instances.
Phase 11 (Due 2024-2025). Migrating part of the workload to spot instances.
Phase 12 (Due 2024-2025). Migrating part of the workload to serverless architecture.
We led a comprehensive cloud cost optimization initiative, fostering collaboration between FinOps, our AWS Technical Account Manager (TAM), and individual teams to develop and execute impactful cost-saving strategies. This involved identifying quick wins with minimal effort, thanks to close work with the AWS TAM, and building a cost-conscious culture through targeted training sessions for teams and project leaders.
We implemented robust cost monitoring tools, including AWS Cost Explorer and the CUDOS dashboard, to provide enhanced visibility into spending. Our resource optimization efforts focused on identifying and eliminating idle resources, unused AWS accounts, and optimizing EC2 instances. A newly developed EC2 Reserved Instance strategy yielded significant monthly savings. To ensure ongoing control, we introduced a structured budgeting process with alerts and implemented cost management automation for proactive responses to cost spikes.
Looking ahead, we are planning advanced optimization techniques such as migrating to Graviton instances, leveraging spot instances, and adopting serverless architectures for long-term cost efficiencies.
We led a comprehensive cloud cost optimization initiative, fostering collaboration between FinOps, our AWS Technical Account Manager (TAM), and individual teams to develop and execute impactful cost-saving strategies. This involved identifying quick wins with minimal effort, thanks to close work with the AWS TAM, and building a cost-conscious culture through targeted training sessions for teams and project leaders.
We implemented robust cost monitoring tools, including AWS Cost Explorer and the CUDOS dashboard, to provide enhanced visibility into spending. Our resource optimization efforts focused on identifying and eliminating idle resources, unused AWS accounts, and optimizing EC2 instances. A newly developed EC2 Reserved Instance strategy yielded significant monthly savings. To ensure ongoing control, we introduced a structured budgeting process with alerts and implemented cost management automation for proactive responses to cost spikes.
Looking ahead, we are planning advanced optimization techniques such as migrating to Graviton instances, leveraging spot instances, and adopting serverless architectures for long-term cost efficiencies.
We led a comprehensive cloud cost optimization initiative, fostering collaboration between FinOps, our AWS Technical Account Manager (TAM), and individual teams to develop and execute impactful cost-saving strategies. This involved identifying quick wins with minimal effort, thanks to close work with the AWS TAM, and building a cost-conscious culture through targeted training sessions for teams and project leaders.
We implemented robust cost monitoring tools, including AWS Cost Explorer and the CUDOS dashboard, to provide enhanced visibility into spending. Our resource optimization efforts focused on identifying and eliminating idle resources, unused AWS accounts, and optimizing EC2 instances. A newly developed EC2 Reserved Instance strategy yielded significant monthly savings. To ensure ongoing control, we introduced a structured budgeting process with alerts and implemented cost management automation for proactive responses to cost spikes.
Looking ahead, we are planning advanced optimization techniques such as migrating to Graviton instances, leveraging spot instances, and adopting serverless architectures for long-term cost efficiencies.
Results we delivered
Results we delivered
Results we delivered
Immediate savings of 5–10% monthly from quick wins in Multiple teams
Immediate savings of 5–10% monthly from quick wins in Multiple teams
Immediate savings of 5–10% monthly from quick wins in Multiple teams
Projected 15–20% monthly savings from optimized Reserved Instance strategy
Projected 15–20% monthly savings from optimized Reserved Instance strategy
Projected 15–20% monthly savings from optimized Reserved Instance strategy
Elimination of 1–2% monthly costs per unused AWS account
Elimination of 1–2% monthly costs per unused AWS account
Elimination of 1–2% monthly costs per unused AWS account
On track to achieve the 15% cost reduction goal by end of 2024
Established a sustainable cost optimization culture and process across the organization
Established a sustainable cost optimization culture and process across the organization
Established a sustainable cost optimization culture and process across the organization
Conclusion
Conclusion
Conclusion
Our Cloud Transformation Service empowers the organization to rapidly identify and implement cost-saving measures, build a cost-conscious culture, gain visibility and control over cloud spending, optimize resource utilization, leverage advanced cloud technologies, and achieve significant cost reductions—all while maintaining operational efficiency.
Our Cloud Transformation Service empowers the organization to rapidly identify and implement cost-saving measures, build a cost-conscious culture, gain visibility and control over cloud spending, optimize resource utilization, leverage advanced cloud technologies, and achieve significant cost reductions—all while maintaining operational efficiency.
Our Cloud Transformation Service empowers the organization to rapidly identify and implement cost-saving measures, build a cost-conscious culture, gain visibility and control over cloud spending, optimize resource utilization, leverage advanced cloud technologies, and achieve significant cost reductions—all while maintaining operational efficiency.
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