How Arc Boat Saved 27% on AWS Costs

Arc Boats managed to cut their AWS costs by nearly $5,000 in just a few months. Here’s how they did it using Pump.co for free, and how you can replicate their success.

Using Pump they took these 5 steps:

1. Deep Analysis

We deployed advanced deep analysis models to delve into historical AWS spending data of clients like Arc Boat.

Service Utilization: Identifies patterns in usage across key AWS services, including Amazon RDS, EC2, Lambda, and ECS, going back to November 2023.

2. Strategic Optimization

Pump switched arc to reserved instances (RIs): Our system recommends and facilitates the transition from on-demand usage to Reserved Instances, which offer long-term savings with commitments of one to three years.

Cost Reduction: This strategic shift led to a remarkable 62% reduction in costs for services like ECS and EC2 through our compute savings plan.

3. Educational Support

Enablement Sessions: We conduct sessions to educate clients on maximizing the benefits of their AWS commitments.

User Experience: Clients gain access to tools that allow them to independently analyze their AWS costs, offering detailed insights by service, price, and tailored recommendations.

4. Enhanced Security

Pump Secure: This service provides startups with free, comprehensive security scans across their AWS environments.

Actionable Insights: Beyond identifying vulnerabilities, Pump Secure offers strategies to mitigate these risks, enhancing the security posture of businesses.

5. Ongoing Support

Continuous Monitoring: We don’t just set up savings; we continuously monitor and adjust strategies to ensure ongoing optimization.

Community and Resources: Startups like Arc Boat benefit from a community of similar ventures, sharing best practices and insights.

Our core mission is to empower startups to not just save on AWS but to use these resources efficiently for sustainable growth. By providing tools, education, and security, we lay the groundwork for startups to thrive in the long term, exemplified by success stories like Arc Boat.