Title

AWS re:Invent 2022 - How SingleStore Saves 56% on Amazon EC2 with No DevOps Hours Invested (PRT095)

Summary

SingleStore is a rapidly growing database company focused on real-time analytics.
The company has experienced significant revenue growth, community expansion, and an increase in employee count.
SingleStore's unique architecture combines the benefits of OLTP and OLAP in a single database, eliminating data duplication and reducing latency.
As a startup, SingleStore faced challenges in managing AWS costs, particularly with Savings Plans.
Zesty, a cloud cost management solution, was introduced to complement AWS Savings Plans, providing additional savings and flexibility without requiring exclusive commitments.
Zesty's solution allowed SingleStore to achieve near-optimal savings on AWS usage, with an easy onboarding process and no security concerns.
SingleStore also became a design partner for Zesty's second product, Zesty Disk, which optimizes EBS costs by automatically scaling storage according to usage.

SingleStore's growth necessitated a more efficient approach to cloud cost management, highlighting the importance of scalability and cost optimization for startups.
The partnership with Zesty demonstrates the value of third-party cloud cost management tools in conjunction with AWS Savings Plans, especially for companies seeking to maximize savings without long-term commitments.
Zesty's ability to work with existing AWS discount programs and provide additional savings beyond what Savings Plans could offer was a key factor in SingleStore's decision to partner with them.
The case study emphasizes the significance of ease of onboarding and compatibility with security standards like GDPR when selecting cloud cost management solutions.
SingleStore's involvement as a design partner for Zesty Disk suggests a trend towards collaborative development between cloud service providers and their customers, leading to more tailored and effective cloud management solutions.