Why Customers Choose Hykell for Cloud Cost Optimization
At Hykell, we work with clients across the globe, helping them optimize their cloud spend and get the most value from their AWS environment. Through these interactions, we’ve noticed a pattern—many of our potential, new, and current customers ask similar questions about how we can help reduce their AWS costs. To make things easier, we’ve […]
Accelerate Kubernetes Scaling: Top Strategies to Minimize Delays
Scaling delays in Kubernetes can hinder your application’s responsiveness, especially during sudden traffic surges. These lags occur when Kubernetes takes time to allocate new resources, such as nodes or pods, to manage increased workloads. While Kubernetes offers robust scaling capabilities, minimizing these delays requires strategic optimization. Understanding Scaling Delays Scaling delays, or “scaling lag,” happen […]
7 Proven Cloud Cost Optimization Strategies for Smarter Savings
Introduction Managing cloud costs can feel like a never-ending struggle. Without a strategy, businesses often overspend on unused or misconfigured resources. But here’s the good news—by adopting proactive cloud cost optimization strategies like automated discounts, rightsizing, and intelligent monitoring, you can maximize savings while improving performance. This guide walks you through 7 proven methods to […]
Karpenter AWS: Revolutionizing Kubernetes Scaling and Cost Optimization
As cloud workloads continue to grow, efficient scaling and resource management have become crucial for businesses. Karpenter, an open-source Kubernetes node provisioning tool, is redefining how AWS users manage Kubernetes clusters by offering faster scaling and cost optimization. In this article, we explore what Karpenter is, how it compares to traditional Auto-Scaling Groups (ASGs), and […]
AWS OTT: From Teddy Bears to Streaming Titans
Here’s a fun fact: one of our team members is named Ott, which means “teddy bear” in Estonian. Cute, right? But in the streaming world, OTT stands for “Over-The-Top,” and it’s anything but cuddly. It’s a powerhouse term defining the delivery of content—like movies, TV shows, and even live events—directly to viewers via the internet, […]
Mastering the Art of FinOps: Strategies for Cutting Cloud Costs and Boosting Sustainability in 2025
As organizations increasingly rely on cloud infrastructure, managing cloud expenses efficiently has become vital for achieving sustainability and financial agility. In 2025, mastering FinOps—a combination of financial management and operations for cloud environments—will be a cornerstone for organizations aiming to thrive in a competitive market. At Hykell, we’ve explored proven strategies and innovative tools to […]
DevOps Cost Optimization Strategies: Boost Efficiency, Save More
Introduction As organizations embrace DevOps to accelerate software delivery, managing cloud costs becomes crucial. Without proper optimization, DevOps environments can lead to unnecessary spending. This guide highlights practical DevOps cost optimization strategies to streamline resources, automate workflows, and maximize savings—perfect for teams managing AWS and other cloud platforms. Table of Contents 1. Why DevOps Costs […]
Why Graviton in AWS is the Future of Cloud Performance and Cost Efficiency
If you’re looking for ways to boost cloud performance and reduce costs, Graviton AWS is the solution you need. These processors, built with custom-designed AWS silicon, deliver outstanding results compared to traditional x86-based instances like Intel. Graviton instances offer 40% better price-performance and 20% lower costs than similar options. It’s perfect for workloads like web […]
Unlocking the Power of AWS Glue: An Upbeat Guide to Streamlined Data Integration
In today’s data-driven world, businesses rely on tools that simplify the complexities of managing and transforming massive datasets. Enter AWS Glue, Amazon’s fully managed ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) service, which is a game-changer for organizations seeking to streamline their data workflows. What is AWS Glue? AWS Glue is a serverless data integration service that makes […]
AWS EC2 Instance Cost Calculator: Streamlining Your Cloud Expenses
Managing cloud expenses efficiently is crucial for any organization leveraging AWS services. As someone who has navigated the complexities of AWS pricing, I understand the challenges DevOps engineers face. Fortunately, tools like AWS’s enhanced Pricing Calculator and Hykell.com offer significant assistance in managing these costs. Let’s explore these tools and how they can transform your […]