Unified cloud security has reduced cyber risks and simplified multi-cloud operations
What is our primary use case?
Currently, we are using CloudAware for many of our consulting areas. We use Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud, and AWS servers for most of our work, and all storage, government documents, and data storage occur in those clouds. The areas around vulnerability and cybersecurity represent the majority of our use cases through CloudAware.
I can provide a specific example of how we use CloudAware for cybersecurity vulnerabilities. We have large, secretive, and confidential databases captured over the past 50 years for the Indian agriculture ecosystem. These databases have very limited domain visibility and are susceptible to cyberattacks. In the past, we used multiple platforms, and there were cases where files were attacked and everything was lost from the server. From the past three to four years, we have not found any cases of attacks because all risks and potential attacks are being proactively communicated by the software to our tech team, allowing us to take proactive and reactive measures to avoid such attacks. This demonstrates a very proactive approach in terms of reducing cybersecurity risks for our databases.
CloudAware is quite usable in terms of handling cyberattack cases faster. In a month, we acquire approximately five to ten attacks, and although these attacks appear smaller in number, they are of very high intensity because one attack can deplete all files in our storage. These five to ten attacks are managed very proactively, and we have seen that the system assists greatly because many escalations arise around those attacks, and the system helps resolve incidents in a much faster manner. This is something unique about CloudAware, and it is the reason we have remained with this platform for the past three years.
What is most valuable?
There are many features that organizations use, and we are currently using CloudAware for cybersecurity management. We are also using details to manage our different cloud services in an integration platform. We now have very seamless integration happening because much of our work is on multiple different platforms, and managing the entire work across those cloud servers at once is very difficult. This is being taken care of very well, and our Azure platform, our SaaS platforms, and everything are being managed in a unified manner with only one resource deployed for managing this, and that person is doing very well through this platform. This is definitely one of the operational excellence aspects we are achieving. We are reducing time, improving the overall operational experience for our clients, and the heavy files or humongous data files stored are properly tagged and cataloged, which helps us greatly because searching for files on the server that are twenty to twenty-five years old would not be humanly possible without this assistance.
Regarding the seamless integration feature of CloudAware, we are parallelly working on approximately five to six different cloud servers, and the integration is being done through API integration. CloudAware's best feature is that it is very easy to integrate with other Oracle Cloud or Google Cloud servers. It does not pose any technical glitches in terms of integration, and there are no heavy codes required by my IT team for doing that integration. It is quite seamless and very quick. The entire IT infrastructure becomes very secure and strengthened overall after integration, as any servers vulnerable to outside attack or outside threat are identified and secured. This is the reason we started integration from the very first day of deployment.
CloudAware has positively impacted our organization in various ways. There has been a drastic improvement in operational excellence. Earlier, half of the IT team was involved only in the complete management of configuration database servers, but after deployment, we have reduced our manpower load, and now only three people are required for managing the end-to-end integration and security checks. The tracking of databases and software we work through these servers has become very easy. We now have real-time configuration management where the database is continuously being updated. With just one click, I can check all my cloud assets, what they are working on, and how they are all being managed in real-time. Our visibility has increased to approximately one hundred percent. Our cloud spending, which used to be huge, has been reduced to a great extent, and our monthly billing has drastically slowed down. This is something positive we have seen over the past three years, with every year showing reduced monthly billings, which is good for us as a mid-large organization.
What needs improvement?
The only thing I feel CloudAware could improve upon is the customization options available. We are a very flexible and slim organization in terms of monitoring and managing our customized features accurately, and when a partner is unable to provide that, it becomes cumbersome for us to continue with them long term. Currently, there are certain features we struggle to obtain in the deployment phase. CloudAware has existed for ten to fifteen years, but it seems they have not come up with any solution for small organizations. Many of my centers for technological excellence want to use CloudAware but are unable to due to the comparatively high costs. Although CloudAware is the best solution, it is not fit for smaller organizations. Initially, when my tech team faced difficulties during the deployment, the UI showcased during the tutorials was complicated, especially during the reporting phase. Now that we are veterans, it is fine, but many faced challenges during initial understanding, so simplification during deployment would be beneficial to encourage more users.
These were the major areas where improvement is required. From an Indian tech scenario perspective, I humbly request CloudAware team to consider adding more customization features and more threat handling capabilities. Approximately seventy percent of organizations are focused on threat management across their cloud servers, a space where CloudAware excels, and additional customization would enhance overall security while increasing CloudAware's revenue.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been evaluating the software for over four to five years, but we purchased the subscription in the last three years only. Therefore, we have been fully using CloudAware for three years.
How are customer service and support?
The initial tuning and conversation with their team was amazing. They have been very positively engaged, getting things resolved quickly, which attracted us to them. They offered a free trial for one month and encouraged us to explore all features. Our feedback has been answered quickly in a professional manner without pressure to commit. We received thirty to thirty-five percent discounts initially for six months, making us very happy. Annual licensing is on a bit higher range but satisfying enough for us to continue.
CloudAware is deployed in our organization on-premises.
What was our ROI?
Return on investment, cost savings, and fewer employees needed are all accurate. Operational excellence for our organization drives our success. We have cut costs significantly, especially on manpower. Earlier, we were using pricier platforms that did not fulfill our feature requirements. The real-time database management for risk management has improved, with twenty-four-seven customer care resolving incidents within twenty-four hours, making my clients very happy.
What other advice do I have?
The pricing is definitely on the higher end, but it is acceptable for an organization like us due to the satisfactory features we are using. In comparison to competitive products, CloudAware is in a higher price range. Our overall review rating for this product is nine out of ten.
Cloud cost visibility has improved and workload assessments now support stronger business cases
What is our primary use case?
We have almost 1 million of ARR workload running in AWS which includes 100 to 200 virtual machines as EC2 and RDS. We are struggling to map what exactly the cost optimization strategy we need to follow, how we should follow and make sure of the compute saving plans and what should be a value of commitment we should make on a safer side.
I am currently using Akela and CoreStack and looking forward to replace them with CloudAware.
I utilized it in one of the use cases for workload assessment and definitely it has brought in the value as a return of investment to us, because that was the assessment I was doing for one of our end customers. I found it very useful. It has given a business case to us, which I have presented to the customer.
What is most valuable?
I am looking forward to more workload observability. The second thing is mostly looking forward to know cost optimization and how we can be able to manage multiple hyperscaler workloads from a single platform.
I am looking forward to a monitoring solution that can monitor all hyperscaler services because AWS does have their 250 plus managed services offering. We have workload running in Kubernetes, Docker, EC2, RDS. I need a single platform that will monitor all these services which are being running in the cloud platform.
Customer support is good. Whenever I have interacted with them, I got the required response from them. That is pretty much good.
The organizations that are looking forward and have enterprise grade workload running in their public cloud platform, I would definitely recommend them to start using CloudAware because that is going to bring in value addition for them which they might not be aware of while using by themselves.
What needs improvement?
I am not exactly using CloudAware.
I am looking forward to know about what CloudAware is doing.
I need some cost optimization solution for a workload running in AWS.
I want better dashboards and alerts.
I am looking forward for a positive contribution because as per the research I did so far, it is going to benefit us if we start utilizing it, but I am a little concerned of whether it will fit in all our requirements.
For how long have I used the solution?
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Once I will be using it more, I am going to give references and use cases.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have never used it specifically for scalability prospect.
How are customer service and support?
Customer support is good. Whenever I have interacted with them, I got the required response from them. That is pretty much good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I am currently using Akela and CoreStack and looking forward to replace them with CloudAware.
How was the initial setup?
I am looking forward for the gift card.
What was our ROI?
I utilized it in one of the use cases for workload assessment and definitely it has brought in the value as a return of investment to us, because that was the assessment I was doing for one of our end customers. I found it very useful. It has given a business case to us, which I have presented to the customer.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
That is pretty much good. I found it quite reasonable from the cost perspective.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Now, since I am looking at, there are multiple other tools which have been available. As per my research, I find it is going to include most of the things we are running in, and it can be able to create a value addition to other competitive solutions which are available in the market.
I am looking forward for evaluating a Zoho product, not specifically the name of services. I do not want to disclose but we are evaluating other products. It is from the Zoho software.
What other advice do I have?
I am working in Hitachi Systems of Japan private limited. I am from India. I came here for attending the Reinvent session in Las Vegas.
It was pretty interesting. Really interesting. I appreciate the conversation we had. That is really good.
I gave this review a rating of 9.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloudaware deployment experience and app management in Amazon Web Services is smooth and quit fast.
What do you like best about the product?
Asset management, Ease of Integration and Endpoint security
What do you dislike about the product?
Itegrating CloudAware with existing systems or workflows were challenging for me, especially when I am having complex IT environments.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Compliance Management: CloudAware helps me ensure that my cloud workloads comply with relevant regulations and industry standards. It provides features for auditing configurations, managing access controls, and generating compliance reports, which can be crucial for industries with strict regulatory requirements.
Cloudware review
What do you like best about the product?
User-Friendly Interface, its Scalability, and its reporting capability.
What do you dislike about the product?
Cost, sometimes the Ongoing Maintenance/Updates and Limited Customization.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Cloudware Workload Protection Platforms enhances the security and helps in detecting threats in real time.
all services are good in Cloud ware teaching to product delivery
What do you like best about the product?
all services are good in Cloud ware teaching to product delivery
What do you dislike about the product?
NOT at this moment.keep up the good spirit
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Many problems been fixed from cloud
Multi cloud management
What do you like best about the product?
It provides users with a centralized view and control over their cloud infrastructure.
What do you dislike about the product?
It is not free and price may not be oaky for smaller organization and limited budgets.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It provide a centralized palatform to manage multiple cloud provides.
A very innovative cloud computing software
What do you like best about the product?
Best application service from remote we service or from cloud computing. It can access through the use of Internet. This is a web based application to deliver service
What do you dislike about the product?
I don't think there is something I don't like in Cloud ware. I like everything under the umbrella software of It. All services are fast and reliable to use as of this moment.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
All the query I have in mind can be solve by Cloudaware. From simple mathematical equation to complex questions regarding science and history it always shows results.
Awesome things about Cloudaware
What do you like best about the product?
Multi-Cloud Management:
One of the standout features of Cloudaware is its ability to handle multiple cloud providers. Whether you use Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or a combination of these, Cloudaware seamlessly integrates with each of them. This capability is invaluable for businesses that adopt a multi-cloud strategy, enabling unified management across different environments.
What do you dislike about the product?
Learning Curve: While Cloudaware is designed to be user-friendly, some users may still find the initial learning curve to be steep, especially if they are new to cloud management platforms. The platform offers extensive functionalities, and users may need time to become fully comfortable and proficient with all the features.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Clouadaware help us on resolving our issue with the monitoring of our cloud resources in azure this tool give us a real-time visibility into the health and performance of your cloud resources.
Cloud become easy
What do you like best about the product?
I was good experience and I would suggest to my colleague. Everything good
What do you dislike about the product?
I do not have any issues with cloudware. It's so simple and easy to usage
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Don't know
Across multiple providers you don't need to be worry of managing your infrastructure
What do you like best about the product?
It provides a unified view of all cloud resources, which allows for better visibility and control over the entire cloud environment. The platform offers a range of features, including automated tasks, inventory management, cost optimization, compliance management, and security
What do you dislike about the product?
Cloudaware can be slow at times, and the user interface can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. Additionally, the pricing can be high for small businesses or startups.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
1. Complexity: Managing multiple cloud accounts, services, and resources can be complicated and time-consuming. Cloudaware simplifies cloud management by providing a single dashboard to monitor and manage all cloud infrastructure.
2. Security: Cloudaware helps organizations identify potential security risks, such as misconfigured resources, unauthorized access, and data breaches, and provides recommendations to mitigate these risks.
3. Cost optimization: Cloud services can be expensive, and it can be challenging to identify cost optimization opportunities. Cloudaware provides cost optimization recommendations, such as rightsizing instances, eliminating idle resources, and leveraging reserved instances.
4. Automation: Cloudaware automates regular maintenance tasks, such as backups, patching, and software updates, reducing the workload on IT teams.
