AT A GLANCE
Challenges
Outcomes
The Customer
IQPC is a major player in the events industry, established in 1973. They are the largest privately owned conference company globally, hosting over 1,200 events annually. Their workforce is spread across the world with a headcount exceeding 1,244 employees.
The Challenge
IQPC, a global provider of business conferences and events, faced challenges managing its AWS cloud infrastructure costs. Despite AWS’s flexibility, IQPC experienced ballooning expenses due to underutilised resources, inefficient configurations, and a lack of comprehensive monitoring.
Our Approach
Transputec’s DevOps team thoroughly assessed IQPC’s AWS environment, identifying key areas for optimisation. They focused on resource optimisation by analysing usage patterns and implementing automated scaling solutions to reduce wastage. Advanced monitoring tools provided real-time cost insights, enabling proactive resource management. Configuration improvements included optimising storage solutions, refining database management, and enhancing network configurations. These measures significantly reduced costs and improved performance, ensuring IQPC’s cloud environment operated efficiently and cost-effectively.
The Outcome
The impact of Transputec’s DevOps teams interventions was profound. IQPC experienced a dramatic reduction in their AWS costs, saving over $1 million per year. The optimisation not only resulted in financial savings but also improved system performance and reliability, enhancing the overall user experience.
