Gradatim Migrates to Windows Azure, Reduces Deployment Time by 84 Percent While Saving $2 Million
Independent software vendor Gradatim, provider of technology solutions for businesses that offer micro-finance products and services, migrated to Windows Azure cloud platform to simplify its service configuration and gain global scalability, achieving an 84% decrease in project deployment time and saving an estimated $2 million.
“We wanted a reliable platform-as-a-service solution that could provide long term value for transforming our business and not just cloud infrastructure,” said CV Prakash, founder and CEO of Gradatim. The company previously needed about three months to fully deploy its solutions to customers. The same work can now be done in two weeks, which represents an 84 percent increase in efficiency.
“Faster deployments mean that we start generating revenue from each project faster, so we have more flexibility in the investment decisions that we make to grow our business,” said Gradatim’s Prakash. The on-demand resource availability and scalability offered by Azure also helps the company spend less time planning customer deployments.
By eliminating the need to set up data centers and invest in server hardware to deliver its solutions, Gradatim substantially reduced its operating expenses. The company estimates that the cost savings from adopting Windows Azure will total about $2 million over the next 18 months.
“We are excited about the impact this migration has for Gradatim and its customers,” said Srikanth Karnakota, director, Server and Cloud Business, Microsoft India. “Azure has been enabling customers to innovate, reduce time to market and access newer markets. The current offering from Gradatim strengthens its position in the finance industry as a company focused on delivering affordable, high-caliber service,” he added.
