Meet ArangoDB
ArangoDB is a leading provider of native multi-model database systems with a product that combines graph, document, and key-value models in a single database engine. The ArangoDB platform enables organizations to handle complex data challenges and build high-performance applications efficiently. ArangoDB serves various industries including e-commerce, finance, healthcare, and more. ArangoDB operates in a multicloud environment, utilizing services from providers such as Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services (AWS). It has separate teams responsible for managing its cloud offering, setting up infrastructure, managing customer accounts, and handling internal tests.
The Challenge
ArangoDB faced growing cloud infrastructure challenges as it scaled. The company needed to build marketplace presence on AWS and Google Cloud without diverting engineering resources. It lacked visibility into customer usage costs and relied on manual spreadsheets for cost tracking. Fluctuating workloads prevented effective utilization of compute commitments, and the team needed deeper expertise in cloud analytics configuration.
The Solution
DoiT provided a comprehensive solution starting with technical reviews and workshops. The partnership included marketplace integration expertise, enhanced reporting capabilities for detailed cost breakdowns, automated cost allocation using Attributions, Flexsave for Compute to optimize Savings Plans coverage, and anomaly detection with quota monitoring for proactive cost management.
Results
- Launched marketplace presence in just a few weeks with tailored integration plan
- Achieved 25% reduction in on-demand EC2 spend through Flexsave for Compute
- Gained comprehensive visibility into customer-level costs and internal allocations
- Eliminated manual spreadsheet work with automated cost allocation and reporting
- Freed engineering time for core initiatives through streamlined cloud management
We could reach out to our cloud providers, but it's much easier to talk to DoiT. They have done marketplace integrations for numerous companies, saving us valuable time and effort. With extensive experience and knowledge from over 3000+ customers, they shared best practices and guided us in making informed decisions.
Jason Heine, CFO
What's Next?
DoiT played a crucial role in helping ArangoDB overcome its cloud challenges and optimize its cloud costs. With DoiT's support, ArangoDB achieved significant cost savings, gained better visibility into their cloud spend, and improved its overall cloud management practices. The partnership continues to thrive as both teams refine cost strategies, enhance product efficiency, and drive growth. DoiT's holistic partnership approach, encompassing support, consultancy, and marketplace integrations, proved invaluable to ArangoDB as they leverage DoiT's expertise in infrastructure planning, marketplace expansion, and financial planning.
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