As Cognitus scaled from a fast-moving startup to an enterprise IT powerhouse, managing cloud costs and governance became critical. Discover how our strategic cloud optimization helped them save over $400K annually while ensuring security, compliance, and scalability.
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Cognitus is a forward-thinking technology firm that has built its reputation on agile innovation and rapid growth. As they evolve from a startup environment into a full-fledged enterprise IT organization, the company has faced new challenges in managing and scaling its cloud infrastructure. Recognizing the need for both cost efficiency and robust governance, Cognitus engaged us to execute a comprehensive cloud cost optimization project—similar in scope to our previous work with other high-growth clients.
In its startup phase, Cognitus thrived on speed and flexibility. However, as the company expanded, its cloud environment grew increasingly complex. The transition to an enterprise IT mode introduced stricter compliance requirements, the need for enhanced security, and greater operational oversight. Cognitus needed a partner who could not only reduce cloud expenditures but also help implement sustainable cost-management practices and well architected architectures and policies that aligned with enterprise-grade standards—all while supporting continued innovation and business growth.
To address these challenges, we performed an in-depth review of Cognitus’s cloud usage and developed a multi-faceted strategy:
We analyzed workload performance and resource utilization to identify overprovisioned services. By adjusting instance sizes and reallocating resources, we ensured that Cognitus’s cloud infrastructure was both efficient and scalable.
Our team evaluated usage patterns to determine which workloads were best suited for Reserved Instances and Savings Plans. This allowed Cognitus to lock in lower rates while maintaining the flexibility required for growth.
We reviewed existing licensing agreements and provided recommendations for switching to bring-your-own-license models where beneficial, ensuring that licensing costs aligned with actual usage.
Recognizing Cognitus’s shift to enterprise IT, we implemented a robust cost governance framework. This included real-time dashboards and automated alerts that empowered Cognitus’s teams to monitor spend, ensure compliance, and proactively manage their cloud investments.
By assessing storage io and bandwidth usage, we helped Cognitus identify the most optimal volume types and then aligned the proper backup life cycle to optimize cost while ensuring data protection and meeting compliance requirements.
Over the first 12 months following our engagement, Cognitus realized significant annualized savings while also establishing a scalable cloud governance framework. The project not only reduced cloud spend by over $400K annually but also ensured that the infrastructure was aligned with enterprise-level security, compliance, and performance standards. This transformation has allowed Cognitus to reallocate resources toward innovation and strategic growth initiatives.
Our partnership with Cognitus demonstrates how a strategic, multi-pronged approach to cloud cost optimization can facilitate a smooth transition from startup agility to enterprise IT robustness. By aligning cloud management practices with evolving business needs, Cognitus is now better equipped to sustain growth, drive innovation, and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly changing market.
skie.io is an Advanced Tier AWS, solution partner, and qualified reseller. Established in 2021 by Sal Jamil, Dean Adamopoulos, Rachad Honein, and Rogério Gonçalves, skie.io began as a modest enterprise dedicated to cloud cost optimization. Driven by a desire to make public cloud services more affordable and manageable, we aimed to use our expertise, innovative software, and data science to help customers achieve more with fewer resources.
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