{"id":14604,"date":"2023-02-07T02:58:50","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T07:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/?p=14604"},"modified":"2025-08-12T03:38:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T07:38:46","slug":"ptp-aws-lambda-serverless-cost-savings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/ptp-aws-lambda-serverless-cost-savings\/","title":{"rendered":"How PTP Reduced Costs by 25% with AWS Lambda Serverless Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#3e489d” background_image=”https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Square-Pattern-Hero-Background.png” custom_padding=”5px||5px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”40px||40px||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”40px||40px||true|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”85%” max_width=”1380px” custom_padding=”63px||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ module_class=”col-vert-cent” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”How PTP Reduced Costs by 25% with AWS Lambda Serverless Solutions*” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”3.5rem” title_line_height=”1.2em” max_width_tablet=”620px” max_width_phone=”620px” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”40px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”col-vert-cent” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/PTP-Hero-Section-Goat-Illustration-min.png” alt=”Illustration of Goat working on servers leading data to the cloud and to a proved treatment” title_text=”PTP Hero Section Goat Illustration” align=”center” disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width_tablet=”75%” max_width_phone=”75%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”25px||25px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”85%” max_width=”1380px” custom_margin=”|auto|29px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”col-vert-cent” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_heading_font|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”1.5rem” text_line_height=”2.1rem” max_width_tablet=”620px” max_width_phone=”620px” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

In today\u2019s economy, with rising scrutiny on IT spending, cloud cost optimization is a critical focus for organizations leveraging AWS. Many companies aim to lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and eliminate large CAPEX expenditures, but without proper architecture and process oversight, they risk underutilizing cloud resources. While identifying idle resources, unattached EBS volumes, and adopting Reserved Instances are standard practices, embracing serverless solutions like Amazon Lambda can yield the most significant impact on cost and scalability.<\/span><\/p>\n

PTP\u2019s journey to convert the PeakPlus\u2122 Managed Services customer portal to a 100% serverless architecture demonstrates how Amazon Lambda enables efficient, cost-effective, and secure cloud solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||56px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_number_counter title=”*Transitioning to a serverless architecture resulted in a 25% reduction in platform operational costs.” number=”25″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_number_counter][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_number_counter title=”Automated deployments through CodePipeline reduced SysAdmin resource time by 50%, minimizing manual effort and improving efficiency.” number=”50″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_number_counter][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_number_counter title=”Compute resources like EC2 On-Demand typically account for 60-80% of monthly cloud spend, highlighting the cost-saving potential of serverless solutions.” number=”60-80″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_number_counter][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”52px||1px|||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”85%” max_width=”1380px” custom_padding=”2px||63px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ module_class=”col-vert-cent” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_heading_font|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#383838″ text_font_size=”28px” text_line_height=”2.3rem” custom_margin=”||7px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”28px” text_font_size_phone=”24px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

The Challenge<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Adopting cloud computing often requires rethinking traditional datacenter architecture. Without a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) to guide operations and governance, organizations risk treating cloud environments as virtual datacenters, missing opportunities for improved scalability and cost efficiency. PTP faced similar challenges with the PeakPlus\u2122<\/span><\/a> View portal:<\/p>\n

The original architecture relied on file-based data stores for static reports, which were prone to breaks between tools and created growing storage demands.<\/p>\n

Licensing costs for OS and databases further increased operational expenses.<\/p>\n

These limitations impacted the user experience, necessitating a transition to a more dynamic and scalable serverless architecture.<\/p>\n

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The Solution:\u00a0 Serverless with Amazon Lambda<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/h2>\n

As a cloud-first company, PTP leveraged Amazon Lambda<\/a> to modernize the PeakPlus\u2122<\/span> View portal:<\/p>\n

Core AWS Services<\/strong>
Utilized Amazon Lambda to handle application calls and data presentation.<\/p>\n

Integrated CodeCommit<\/a>, API Gateway<\/a>, RDS<\/a>, and DynamoDB<\/a> to enable a secure, scalable serverless environment.<\/p>\n

Automated Deployment
<\/strong>PTP\u2019s DevOps team<\/a> utilized CodePipeline<\/a> to automate application rebuilding and deployment whenever changes were committed to the master branch.<\/p>\n

Lambda functions, defined in template.yaml files, managed data access and delivery without requiring permanent servers.<\/p>\n

Enhanced Security<\/strong>
Deployed Lambda functions inside a VPC for additional security, leveraging NAT gateways to control outbound IPs.<\/p>\n

Secured DynamoDB access through roles and user permissions, ensuring robust data governance.<\/p>\n

Optimized Data Management<\/strong>
Session data was stored in DynamoDB, while most service data was stored in an RDS database.<\/p>\n

Lambda functions and API Gateway provided secure web access for user interaction.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”32px||1px|||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”85%” max_width=”1380px” custom_margin=”36px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”2px||51px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_heading_font|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#474747″ text_font_size=”27px” text_line_height=”2rem” custom_margin=”||3px|||” custom_padding=”||25px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”28px” text_font_size_phone=”24px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

The Outcome<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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PTP achieved significant operational improvements and cost savings by transitioning to a serverless architecture:<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_heading_font|300|||||||” text_text_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.66)” text_font_size=”28px” text_line_height=”2.3rem” custom_margin=”||41px|||” custom_padding=”33px|25px|33px|25px|true|true” text_font_size_tablet=”28px” text_font_size_phone=”24px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_radii=”on|2px|2px|2px|2px” border_width_all=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

25% Reduction in Operational Costs
<\/strong>Serverless infrastructure eliminated unnecessary expenses associated with traditional datacenter models.<\/p>\n

50% Reduction in SysAdmin Resource Time
<\/strong>Automated deployments reduced manual intervention and increased efficiency.<\/p>\n

Improved User Experience
<\/strong>The streamlined serverless architecture enhanced the PeakPlus\u2122<\/span> View portal\u2019s performance and reliability.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_heading_font|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#474747″ text_font_size=”27px” text_line_height=”2rem” custom_margin=”||3px|||” custom_padding=”||4px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”28px” text_font_size_phone=”24px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]For most customers, compute resources like EC2 On-Demand represent 60-80% of monthly cloud spend. While these instances are often necessary, serverless architectures can drastically reduce costs for adaptable workloads. AWS provides access to hundreds of services\u2014PTP\u2019s hands-on expertise ensures they\u2019re used wisely to maximize value.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Screenshot<\/span>Screenshot of the PeakPlus\u2122 View Portal Analytics Dashboard<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

PTP\u2019s shift to serverless with Amazon Lambda underscores the potential for cost savings, improved efficiency, and enhanced user experiences in cloud-native environments. By rearchitecting the PeakPlus\u2122 View portal, PTP demonstrated the transformative power of AWS serverless solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ module_class=”vert-cent” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”85%” max_width=”1380px” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_id=”contact” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ptp.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Graphs-Isometric-Contained-Icon.png” alt=”Graphs Isometric Contained Icon” title_text=”Graphs Isometric Contained Icon” show_bottom_space=”off” disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”200px” width_phone=”150px” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”|||-20px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=”Ready to Optimize Your Cloud Costs?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”gcid-0e52a8f4-5dfd-4102-9f40-fd354ef9edd5″ title_font_size=”2.88rem” title_line_height=”1.2em” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”300px” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”15px||5px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-0e52a8f4-5dfd-4102-9f40-fd354ef9edd5%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Ubuntu||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”1.25rem” text_line_height=”1.75rem” max_width=”620px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

PTP\u2019s cloud expertise can help your organization leverage serverless solutions to drive efficiency and savings. <\/span>Contact us today<\/strong><\/span> to learn more or schedule a FREE Cloud Cost Assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PTP and AWS Lambda can transform your cloud operations by saving costs and boosting efficiency.<\/h2>\n

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