How Ankabut Overcame Multi-Cloud Challenges and Lack of Centralized Management with Cloud7

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Introduction

Ankabut is a leading innovator in the region, specializing in IT transformation, data center services, software-defined cloud, applications, networking, and cybersecurity. Renowned for its collaborative approach, Ankabut co-creates solutions with its clients using cutting-edge software-defined data centers, delivering Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), virtual data centers, and high-performance computing (HPC). 

The Challenge 

As a leader in IT transformation, Ankabut faced significant hurdles in delivering a comprehensive educational cloud experience and managing its expanding cloud infrastructure: 

  • Lack of Centralized Management: Operating across multiple platforms without a unified management solution led to inefficiencies and operational silos. 
  • Absence of a Marketplace: Clients struggled to access and provision services independently due to the lack of a self-service marketplace. 
  • Multi-Cloud Management Challenges: Managing resources across different cloud environments created complexities and hindered scalability. 

To maintain its leadership position and improve service delivery, Ankabut needed a solution that could unify its cloud operations, empower customers, and simplify multi-cloud management. 

Why Cloud7? 

Ankabut partnered with Cloud7 for its ability to address these challenges through a robust, centralized platform that combines multi-cloud management, marketplace integration, and seamless orchestration. 

The Solution 

  1. Centralized Cloud Management

    Cloud7 delivered a unified platform for Ankabut to manage resources across multiple environments:

  • Multi-Cloud Integration: Consolidated operations across public and private clouds, including OpenStack and VMware. 
  • Centralized Dashboard: A single interface to provision, monitor, and manage resources, reducing complexity. 
  • Tenant Isolation: Ensured secure, isolated environments for educational institutions and organizational units. 
  1. Educational Cloud Marketplace

    Cloud7 enabled Ankabut to create a self-service marketplace tailored to educational needs:

  • Custom Service Catalog: Offered pre-configured virtual classrooms, research tools, and HPC resources. 
  • Self-Service Provisioning: Allowed clients to browse and subscribe to services independently, streamlining service delivery. 
  • Flexible Pricing Options: Provided PAYG, subscription, and bundled pricing models for diverse client needs. 
  1. Improved Multi-Cloud Management

    Cloud7’s advanced features simplified multi-cloud management for Ankabut:

  • Resource Orchestration: Automated provisioning and scaling across platforms, ensuring efficient resource usage. 
  • Centralized Billing: Consolidated usage and billing data from multiple clouds into a unified system for transparency. 
  • Real-Time Insights: Provided detailed usage metrics and analytics, enabling informed decision-making. 
  1. Enhanced Client Experience

    Cloud7’s customer-centric tools improved Ankabut’s service delivery:

  • Streamlined Onboarding: Simplified client onboarding with customizable workflows and KYC processes. 
  • 24/7 Self-Service Access: Empowered clients to manage their resources without reliance on support teams. 
  • Proactive Monitoring: Identified and resolved issues proactively, ensuring high availability and performance. 

The Results 

  1. Unified Cloud Operations
    Ankabut achieved centralized management of its multi-cloud environment, reducing operational silos and enhancing efficiency.
  2. Enhanced Customer Autonomy
    The self-service marketplace empowered clients to access services on-demand, significantly improving satisfaction and reducing provisioning times.
  3. Streamlined Multi-Cloud Management
    Cloud7’s orchestration and billing tools simplified operations across clouds, reducing complexity and operational costs.
  4. Growth in Service Adoption
    Flexible pricing models and enhanced service offerings led to a 30% increase in client subscriptions within the first year.

Conclusion 

By integrating Cloud7, Ankabut transformed its IT operations into a streamlined, customer-focused, and scalable ecosystem. Cloud7’s centralized management, marketplace capabilities, and multi-cloud support enabled Ankabut to deliver a world-class educational cloud experience while maintaining its leadership in IT transformation. 

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