{"id":107,"date":"2025-01-10T12:09:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T12:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloud7.io\/blog\/?p=107"},"modified":"2025-01-10T12:09:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T12:09:57","slug":"ankabut-case-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cloud7.io\/blog\/ankabut-case-study\/","title":{"rendered":"How Ankabut Overcame Multi-Cloud Challenges and Lack of Centralized Management with Cloud7"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cloud7.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Case-study-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"ankabut case study\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cloud7.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Case-study-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cloud7.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Case-study-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cloud7.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Case-study-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cloud7.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Case-study-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\">Introduction<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Challenge<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a leader in IT transformation, Ankabut faced significant hurdles in delivering a comprehensive educational cloud experience and managing its expanding cloud infrastructure:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lack of Centralized Management: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Operating across multiple platforms without a unified management solution led to inefficiencies and operational silos.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Absence of a Marketplace:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Clients struggled to access and provision services independently due to the lack of a self-service marketplace.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multi-Cloud Management Challenges: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Managing resources across different cloud environments created complexities and hindered scalability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why Cloud7?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Solution<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Centralized Cloud Management<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cloud7 delivered a unified platform for Ankabut to manage resources across multiple environments:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multi-Cloud Integration: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consolidated operations across public and private clouds, including OpenStack and VMware.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Centralized Dashboard: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A single interface to provision, monitor, and manage resources, reducing complexity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tenant Isolation: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensured secure, isolated environments for educational institutions and organizational units.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Educational Cloud Marketplace<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cloud7 enabled Ankabut to create a self-service marketplace tailored to educational needs:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Custom Service Catalog: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Offered pre-configured virtual classrooms, research tools, and HPC resources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Self-Service Provisioning: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Allowed clients to browse and subscribe to services independently, streamlining service delivery.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flexible Pricing Options: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provided PAYG, subscription, and bundled pricing models for diverse client needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Improved Multi-Cloud Management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cloud7\u2019s advanced features simplified multi-cloud management for Ankabut:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resource Orchestration: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automated provisioning and scaling across platforms, ensuring efficient resource usage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Centralized Billing: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consolidated usage and billing data from multiple clouds into a unified system for transparency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Real-Time Insights: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provided detailed usage metrics and analytics, enabling informed decision-making.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Enhanced Client Experience<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cloud7\u2019s customer-centric tools improved Ankabut\u2019s service delivery:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Streamlined Onboarding: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simplified client onboarding with customizable workflows and KYC processes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">24\/7 Self-Service Access: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Empowered clients to manage their resources without reliance on support teams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proactive Monitoring: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identified and resolved issues proactively, ensuring high availability and performance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Results<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Unified Cloud Operations<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ankabut achieved centralized management of its multi-cloud environment, reducing operational silos and enhancing efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Enhanced Customer Autonomy<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The self-service marketplace empowered clients to access services on-demand, significantly improving satisfaction and reducing provisioning times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Streamlined Multi-Cloud Management<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cloud7\u2019s orchestration and billing tools simplified operations across clouds, reducing complexity and operational costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Growth in Service Adoption<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flexible pricing models and enhanced service offerings led to a 30% increase in client subscriptions within the first year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conclusion<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By integrating Cloud7, Ankabut transformed its IT operations into a streamlined, customer-focused, and scalable ecosystem. Cloud7\u2019s 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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud7.io\/demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-131\" src=\"https:\/\/cloud7.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CTA-2-1-1024x279.jpg\" alt=\"CTA\" width=\"800\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cloud7.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CTA-2-1-1024x279.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cloud7.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CTA-2-1-300x82.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cloud7.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CTA-2-1-768x209.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cloud7.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CTA-2-1.jpg 1228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" 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