Akasia Cloud Modeler

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Akasia cloud allows enterprises to model the costs of their on-premise environments in the cloud, and use the output to make decisions on whether or not to move to the cloud. If they choose to move the cloud, they use the recommendations generated by AkasiaCloud to build a bill of materials to order in the cloud.

Akasia Infrastructure Modeler

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Akasia Infrastructure Modeler (AIM is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS solution designed to facilitate the migration of on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments. By automatically discovering existing virtual machines (VMs and their configurations, AIM provides detailed cost analyses and right-sizing recommendations, enabling organizations to make informed decisions about transitioning to cloud platforms. The tool supports comparisons across major cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, and Oracle Cloud, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of potential migration paths. Key Features and Functionality: - Automated Discovery: AIM utilizes existing tools like RVtools or vCenter to non-invasively collect data on on-premises VMs, capturing configurations and usage patterns without the need for additional monitoring agents. - Cost Modeling and Comparison: The platform maps each on-premise VM to equivalent and right-sized cloud templates, offering granular cost comparisons across multiple cloud providers. This includes considerations for hidden costs such as network and I/O charges. - Right-Sizing Recommendations: AIM analyzes current VM configurations and provides right-sizing plans to optimize performance and cost when migrating to cloud environments. - Support for Multiple Cloud Platforms: The tool enables cost assessments for various cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, and Oracle Cloud, allowing organizations to choose the most cost-effective solution. - Scenario Analysis: AIM allows users to model different migration scenarios, such as Bring Your Own License (BYOL versus cloud-native licensing, uptime management, and reserved versus on-demand instances, to identify the most cost-effective configurations. Primary Value and Problem Solved: Akasia Infrastructure Modeler addresses the complexities and uncertainties associated with cloud migration by providing organizations with a clear, data-driven understanding of potential costs and configurations. By automating the discovery and analysis of on-premises infrastructure, AIM reduces the time and effort required for migration planning. Its comprehensive cost modeling and right-sizing recommendations help organizations avoid unexpected expenses and ensure optimal resource utilization in the cloud. Ultimately, AIM empowers businesses to make informed, confident decisions about their cloud migration strategies, leading to significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.