Paradox Interactive AWS Cost Optimization Case Study

This case study details the experience of Paradox Interactive, a Swedish video game publisher, in optimizing their AWS spending with the assistance of TrackIt, an Amazon Web Services Advanced Consulting Partner. Todd Daugherty, a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Paradox, recognized the need for better visibility into their AWS billing data, which was previously overwhelming. Through TrackIt’s AI platform, Paradox identified approximately $15,000 per month in unwanted expenses, leading to improved resource management and cost optimization. The collaboration has increased confidence in their AWS usage, allowing the team to automate processes more effectively. The case study outlines the challenges faced, including unidentified budget leaks and the inability to accurately predict costs, and highlights TrackIt’s solutions that provided increased visibility and control over AWS resources. The outcome reflects a significant enhancement in understanding and managing cloud expenditures, showcasing the value of TrackIt's expertise in cloud management and software development.