Frontera
AWS Consultation & Support
Case Study
Streamlined Storage Optimisation and Cost Reduction for Frontera with Cloud Construct’s Support
Client:
Frontera
Cloud Construct service:
- AWS Lambda function development
- AWS S3 storage management
- Storage optimisation and cost reduction
- Ongoing support and maintenance
- Proactive AWS partner support
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, efficient management of cloud storage is vital for businesses to optimise costs and ensure data accessibility and security.
This case study showcases we successfully assisted Frontera, in achieving significant cost savings and streamlined storage management.
By leveraging our expertise in AWS services, including custom Lambda functions, Cloud Construct transformed Frontera’s storage infrastructure, resulting in an impressive 40% reduction in costs without sacrificing essential features.
Highlights
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Challenges
- High Storage Costs: Frontera grappled with soaring storage costs due to unused folders occupying valuable space in their Amazon S3 storage, leading to unnecessary expenses.
- Outdated File Management: Managing outdated file versions within the storage infrastructure posed a challenge, as these obsolete versions consumed storage space without practical use, increasing costs.
- Inefficient Storage Management: Frontera sought to streamline storage processes, including data organisation and maintenance, to enhance efficiency and reduce operational complexity.
- Unsatisfactory AWS Partner Support: Due to dissatisfaction with their previous AWS partner, Frontera needed a new provider offering improved responsiveness, proactive assistance, and expertise in AWS services.
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Solutions
- Storage Optimisation: Cloud Construct developed a custom Lambda function-powered tool to identify and remove unused folders, effectively optimising storage usage. This solution resulted in significant cost savings by freeing up valuable space in the Amazon S3 storage.
- Version Control and Cleanup: Implementing a tailored solution, Cloud Construct efficiently managed outdated file versions. By safely removing obsolete versions, the client’s storage infrastructure was optimised, reducing costs and improving data organisation.
- Streamlined Storage Management: Cloud Construct introduced an efficient storage management system, enhancing data organisation, categorisation, and maintenance. This streamlined approach improved overall storage efficiency, reducing operational complexity for the client.
- Enhanced AWS Partner Support: As the new AWS partner, Cloud Construct provided responsive and proactive support to the client. With their expertise in AWS services, they offered valuable assistance and guidance, ensuring optimal utilisation of AWS resources and addressing any concerns that arose.
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Results
- Significant Cost Savings: Frontera achieved substantial cost savings by implementing storage optimisation strategies. The removal of unused folders and efficient management of outdated file versions resulted in a substantial reduction in storage costs. Frontera experienced tangible financial benefits, with a notable decrease in their monthly expenditure.
- Streamlined Storage Management: Cloud Construct’s solutions enabled Frontera to streamline its storage management processes. The efficient organisation, categorisation, and maintenance of data improved overall storage efficiency and reduced operational complexity. Frontera now has a more streamlined and effective system for managing their data assets.
- Improved Data Accessibility and Security: With Cloud Construct’s support, Frontera enhanced data accessibility and security. The optimised storage infrastructure ensured easy and secure access to data while maintaining robust security measures. Frontera can confidently protect sensitive information and maintain data integrity.
- Proactive & Personal AWS Partner Support: Cloud Construct’s partnership with Frontera offered responsive and proactive AWS support, resulting in optimised infrastructure, cost savings, and improved data accessibility. Acting as an extension of Frontera, Cloud Construct provided expert AWS management and tailored solutions, complementing their existing IT capabilities.
- Spend Monitoring: CloudCheckr (included in your service) has monitoring capabilities that allow businesses to monitor their daily cloud spending and receive timely alerts in case of significant cost fluctuations. By doing so, we can proactively avoid unexpected and potentially substantial charges, ensuring better cost control and financial management in their cloud environments.
Through their partnership with Cloud Construct, Frontera successfully addressed storage optimisation challenges and achieved significant cost savings. Cloud Construct’s attentive approach, combined with custom Lambda functions, delivered a tailored solution that reduced storage costs by 40% while maintaining essential data features. As organisations strive for operational efficiency and budgetary control, Cloud Construct’s expertise in storage optimisation provides a valuable advantage.
“Cloud Construct’s expertise in AWS services and custom software development has been instrumental in helping Frontera achieve significant cost savings and streamline their storage management.
Their attentive approach and tailored solutions have empowered us to take control of our data and budget, resulting in improved efficiency and substantial financial savings”Stuart Banks, Director, Frontera London
Identifying Storage Optimisation Opportunities
During a thorough assessment of Frontera’s AWS infrastructure, Cloud Construct discovered a significant storage cost issue. Unused folders marked for deletion were still occupying space within Amazon S3 storage. These dormant files were consuming valuable storage capacity and resulting in unnecessary expenses for Frontera. Furthermore, a folder containing outdated file versions that were no longer relevant to their operations was identified.
Developing a Customised Solution
To address these challenges, Cloud Construct designed and implemented a custom AWS Lambda function-powered tool. This intelligent tool efficiently identified and managed older versions of files, allowing for the safe deletion of obsolete data while preserving essential data integrity through multiple versions. Before implementation, comprehensive testing was conducted on a sample folder to ensure a seamless process and mitigate any potential risks to critical data.
Achieving Significant Cost Savings
Implementing Cloud Construct’s storage optimisation solution has proven incredibly effective for Frontera, resulting in significant cost savings of over £10,000 per year. This outstanding achievement highlights the value and AWS Optimisation. If you’re not currently saving money through all of your AWS services, it’s worth investigating.
Feel free to contact us to learn more about how we can help improve your bottom line.
