The challenge
During the technical audit of the Qonqord environment, we identified several cost inefficiencies:
- Suboptimal storage classes: Hundreds of terabytes of data were stored in the standard S3 tiers.
- Underutilized computing resources: Hundreds of underutilized EC2 instances were running continuously.
- Network inefficiencies: Various non-optimized network traffic routes resulted in unnecessarily high monthly operating costs.
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The solution
Instead of merely identifying technical debt, SUE CloudPhilos focused on creating immediate financial value. - Immediate OpEx reduction: By implementing rapid configuration changes in the areas of storage, compute, and networking, annual savings of $246,000 were immediately realized. - 1-to-1 EBITDA flow-through: Savings on cloud costs flow directly to the bottom line. - Valuation lift: Without cloud optimization, more than $1 million in enterprise value would have been left on the table during the acquisition negotiations.
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The result
The savings from Cloud Optimization are directly reflected in the operating profit. If Cloud Costs had not been optimized, more than $1 million in enterprise value would have been left on the table during the acquisition negotiations. Just because an organization is financially healthy and profitable doesn’t mean cloud costs should be overlooked. By conducting a business-focused vendor due diligence prior to the sale, SUE CloudPhilos helped Qonqord maximize gross margins and unlock significantly more enterprise value ahead of the acquisition by WoodWing.
The solution
Instead of merely identifying technical debt, SUE CloudPhilos focused on creating immediate financial value.
- Immediate OpEx Reduction: By implementing rapid configuration changes in the areas of storage, compute, and networking, annual savings of $246,000 were immediately realized.
- 1-to-1 EBITDA flow-through: Savings on cloud costs are directly passed on to the bottom line.
- Valuation lift: Without Cloud Optimization, more than $1 million in enterprise value would have been left on the table during the acquisition negotiations.
The result
The savings from Cloud Optimization are directly reflected in the operating income. If Cloud Costs had not been optimized, more than $1 million in enterprise value would have been left on the table during the acquisition negotiations.
Just because an organization is financially sound and profitable doesn’t mean that cloud costs should be overlooked. By conducting a business-focused vendor due diligence prior to the sale, SUE CloudPhilos helped Qonqord maximize its gross margins and unlock significantly more enterprise value ahead of its acquisition by WoodWing.
" Technology only creates true value when it solves real business problems. By focusing our vendor due diligence on business drivers, we convert cloud waste into immediate EBITDA growth and measurable increases in exit valuation."
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