CASE STUDY    •    Application Performance Monitoring Platform

Enterprise-Grade Cloud Cost Management for SaaS Observability Platform

 

Industry

HiTech

Our Contributions

Accelerated AWS FinOps Platform Architecture, Enterprise-Grade Multi-Cloud Data Standardization, Automated ETL Pipelines & Workflow Development, Real-Time Analytics & Visualization

SaaS Platform Launches Cloud Cost Optimization Feature to Drive Client Savings

The Challenge

A leading enterprise SaaS platform faced rapidly growing market demand for advanced cloud cost management tools. Building a scalable, multi-cloud cost optimization engine that integrated seamlessly into their existing platform presented significant complexity. The organization needed to aggregate and standardize disparate cost data from AWS, Azure, and GCP for consistent analysis. Delivering intuitive, real-time dashboards that empowered engineering, finance, and product teams to make informed decisions was essential for commercial viability.

How We Did It

Encora architected and delivered a commercial-grade cloud cost optimization feature, combining advanced analytics with seamless multi-cloud integration on AWS.

Advanced Cost Intelligence

Engineered proprietary FinOps machine learning and statistical models using Python and the client's S3 data lake, providing accurate cost-saving recommendations with over 80% validated accuracy.

Cross-Cloud Data Standardization

Standardized cost and usage data across AWS, Azure, and GCP into a unified reporting schema, enabling consistent cross-provider analysis and reporting at enterprise scale.

Near Real-Time Monitoring

Developed capabilities to process and visualize the latest 48 hours of usage data using AWS Redshift and Kafka, overcoming typical cloud provider delays for immediate insights and action.

Automated Client Onboarding

Created robust automated ETL pipelines and workflows using AWS Glue, enabling rapid client adoption with minimal manual intervention through modular AWS-native architecture.

The Result: Market-Ready Solution Delivers Immediate Cost Reduction

The Cloud Cost Optimization feature successfully launched as a new commercial offering, instantly expanding the platform's value and creating a significant revenue stream.

30%

reduction in cloud costs achieved by early adopters

>80%

validated accuracy for cost-saving recommendations

  • Strengthened platform value proposition, positioning the client to address high-demand FinOps market segment with new capabilities.

  • Accelerated time-to-value through 48-hour near real-time data processing and rapid automated client onboarding workflows.

  • Enhanced competitive advantage with reliable, high-accuracy cost management capabilities powered by AWS infrastructure.

  • Improved operational efficiency for engineering and finance teams through real-time visibility and actionable insights.

 

The Bottom Line

This engagement transformed the client's SaaS platform by adding enterprise-grade cloud cost management capabilities that drive measurable financial impact. Early adopters achieved significant reductions in cloud spend while benefiting from real-time visibility and cross-cloud standardization. The scalable AWS-native architecture positioned the client as a leader in cloud cost optimization, opening new revenue streams and strengthening competitive advantage. Encora's delivery combined deep technical expertise with commercial readiness, ensuring rapid adoption and sustained client value.