At Hykell, we specialize in helping businesses optimize their AWS infrastructure to reduce costs and boost performance. As an AWS Partner with the Graviton Delivery Specialization, we’ve guided numerous organizations through the process of migrating to Graviton, leveraging its performance and cost advantages. Today, we’re excited to share two success stories that showcase the impact of our Graviton migration services.
Success Story 1: Optimizing Compute Costs for a Global Logistics Innovator
One of our clients, a leading technology company specializing in autonomous delivery systems, faced a critical challenge: reducing compute costs without sacrificing performance. Their cloud infrastructure supported real-time data processing for autonomous operations, making performance and uptime essential.
The company’s existing infrastructure relied heavily on x86-based instances (primarily C5 and M5 instance families) to support their compute-heavy workloads. These instances were selected for their robust performance, but as the scale of operations grew, so did the associated costs.
Our team at Hykell conducted a Cost Optimization Review (COR) to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. After thorough analysis, we recommended a migration to AWS Graviton instances (C7g and M7g families), known for offering up to 40% better price-performance compared to comparable x86 instances. Graviton-based instances are designed specifically for high-performance, compute-intensive applications, making them an ideal fit for our client’s requirements.
We collaborated closely with the client’s technical team, providing a Partner Expert Session (POH) to demonstrate Graviton’s potential. Following the successful proof of concept, we guided them through a seamless migration process, focusing on minimizing downtime and maintaining service continuity.
The migration to Graviton significantly lowered AWS compute costs while maintaining the robust performance needed for real-time operations. Initial benchmarks showed that the Graviton-based C7g instances delivered up to 25% better computational performance compared to the x86 C5 instances, while also cutting compute costs by approximately 30%. This transition not only reduced the total cost of ownership (TCO) but also improved the company’s operational scalability.
Success Story 2: Enhancing Financial Data Processing Efficiency
Another client, a major player in financial technology and blockchain innovation, needed to reduce AWS costs related to compute and database services. Handling vast amounts of real-time financial data, the company required a cost-efficient yet powerful solution.
The client’s existing setup relied on x86 R5 and M5 instances, optimized for high-memory and general-purpose workloads. However, as transaction volumes increased, the costs associated with maintaining these instance types became unsustainable.
We started with a comprehensive Cost Optimization Review (COR) to assess their AWS environment. Given the client’s partial use of Graviton (some initial trials with R6g instances), we proposed accelerating Graviton adoption across more workloads, specifically moving to R7g instances for memory-optimized needs.
Our Graviton Adoption Acceleration strategy involved automating the transition to more cost-efficient Graviton instances while also implementing Compute and Database Service Rate Optimization Automation. Initial testing showed that the R7g instances offered up to 20% better memory throughput and up to 35% cost savings compared to the R5 x86 instances. The transition was smooth, thanks to our systematic approach that minimized disruption while optimizing performance.
By fully leveraging Graviton, the client achieved significant cost reductions while maintaining high performance in data processing. The automated optimization of both compute and database services provided ongoing savings, ensuring a more sustainable and scalable cloud infrastructure.
Why Choose Hykell for Your Graviton Migration?
At Hykell, we combine deep AWS expertise with a proven track record of helping clients achieve both cost efficiency and high performance. Our Graviton Delivery Specialization ensures that our clients gain the maximum value from their cloud infrastructure, whether they are new to Graviton or looking to expand its usage.
Ready to optimize your AWS costs? Get in touch with Hykell today to learn how our tailored solutions can make a difference for your business. Dive deep into graviton in our knowledge base.
