Private Cloud Transformation with Brilyant for a Leading Analytics Firm
Key Takeaways:
Over ₹1.6 Cr saved by shifting from AWS to a private cloud
60%+ reduction in monthly infrastructure costs
250 virtual machines provisioned with VMware virtualization
ROI achieved within 18 months of deployment
Opportunity:
A Chennai-based analytics firm delivering advanced IT services needed to modernize its infrastructure to reduce operational costs and gain greater control over data. Their AWS-hosted setup posed several limitations:
- Recurring monthly costs nearing ₹7 Lakhs
- Limited control over infrastructure and performance
- Regulatory concerns around data sovereignty
- Inconsistent performance impacting internal operations
Brilyant was engaged to deliver a cost-effective, secure, and scalable infrastructure that would empower internal teams and support future growth.
Key Strategy:
Brilyant proposed a complete infrastructure transformation—from public cloud dependency to a high-performance, on-premise private cloud.
The approach focused on performance consistency, cost control, and strategic IT ownership.
The client’s AWS architecture was incurring high costs with limited visibility or control. Analysis revealed that over the course of three years, projected expenses would cross ₹2.8 Cr – without guaranteeing long-term sustainability or flexibility.
Brilyant identified the need for:
• Centralized performance and provisioning
• Reduced long-term infrastructure spend
• Higher data control and compliance readiness
Brilyant implemented a 3-tier private cloud architecture:
• Compute Layer: 3× Lenovo ThinkSystem R550 servers for redundancy and enterprise performance
• Storage Layer: Lenovo DE2000H Storage with RAID and hybrid SSD/HDD setup
• Virtualization Layer: VMware vSphere and vCenter for high availability, workload management, and seamless scaling
Additional implementations included:
• 250+ VMs for diverse internal workloads
• VMware HA clusters and vMotion for uninterrupted service
• Unified management with centralized monitoring
The setup offered a 3-year TCO of ₹1.2 Cr, versus ₹2.8 Cr on AWS delivering ROI within just 14–16 months.
Brilyant seamlessly transitioned the client from a costly AWS setup to a high-performance private cloud. The deployment of Lenovo servers, VMware stack, and hybrid storage was completed without interrupting ongoing operations.
Brilyant ensured all 250 VMs were provisioned efficiently, enabling the client to achieve immediate performance gains and long-term cost savings with centralized management and full IT control.
Result:
Brilyant’s private cloud transformation empowered the client to reduce operational costs, gain strategic control over infrastructure, and ensure consistent high performance. By moving away from AWS to an on-premise model, the client secured compliance readiness, improved provisioning efficiency, and built a scalable IT foundation for future workloads.
To summarize:
- Over ₹1.6 Crore saved in projected costs over 3 years
- 60%+ reduction in monthly infrastructure expenses
- 250 virtual machines provisioned and centrally managed
- VMware HA and vMotion implemented for uninterrupted service
- ROI achieved within 18 months of deployment
Brilyant’s tailored approach allowed the client to maximize performance while minimizing spend, ensuring they are well-positioned for sustainable, long-term growth.
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