The convenience, scalability, and cost savings offered by cloud computing have attracted companies of all sizes. Cloud computing eliminates the need for costly and labor-intensive on-premise hosting by providing on-demand access to an endless pool of computing resources. Many new businesses and SMBs rely on Amazon Web Services (AWS), a household name in the cloud computing industry, to power their operations. However, these businesses run into AWS's convoluted pricing structure as they begin to expand. Consequently, cloud computing's claimed promise of cheap and easy-to-manage infrastructure is often not delivered.

To free you to concentrate on what matters most to you, we at Web Werks VMX are working to simplify cloud computing. The cloud shouldn't become out of reach as your business expands, in our opinion. Our pricing approach is based on the idea that cloud computing can help businesses grow. Due to our customer-focused support services, transparent pricing, and ease of usage, many enterprises have migrated their workloads to Web Werks VMX in recent years, away from AWS. For these and other reasons, Web Werks VMX may be the best choice for your small or medium-sized business.

1. A basic cloud that propels company expansion

With AWS, companies may satisfy their unique information technology needs, which differ significantly from those of startups and small and medium-sized organizations. When you choose AWS for your startup or SMB, you may not be prepared to deal with the complexity that comes with being obligated to utilize a cloud that was built for a massive corporation. With AWS's cloud platform offering hundreds of instance types, more than 200 services, and multiple procedures, your IT architecture becomes complex and tough to maintain. Cognitive exhaustion from all that complexity implies your staff will require additional certifications and training on top of the lengthy hours spent configuring and administering. Without a large IT department, this degree of technological complexity is a huge detriment to growth-oriented companies.

But here at Web Werks VMX, we believe in keeping things simple. You may be up and operating in no time at all with our straightforward pricing, API, and user interface (UI). Virtual machines, controlled Kubernetes, completely managed databases, frictionless apps, and easy and scalable storage are all made easier with our unparalleled ease of use.

Web Werks VMX's cloud platform has the potential to greatly enhance efficiency and productivity; it is easy to install, use, and maintain. Web Werks VMX does not need a huge IT and DevOps team or a plethora of certifications. With our simple procedures, documentation, and tutorials, development teams can move their focus from generic cloud maintenance tasks to valuable product developments.

2. Avoid unpleasant price shocks

Cash flow and runway are perennial worries for small and medium-sized businesses. Many times, these key performance indicators might be negatively impacted by unpredictable and ever-increasing cloud computing costs. Keep an eye on the amount you be charged each month by the cloud. More is usually hidden than shown when it comes to cloud pricing.

Is the starting and ending amount of your cloud bill quite small?

Web Werks VMX often costs significantly less than AWS. For example, according to the price comparison below, Web Werks VMX can be as much as 40% cheaper than AWS for a single virtual machine. Whether you're a little business with a handful of instances or a large corporation with hundreds, these costs can quickly add up. Many AWS EC2 configurations don't have enough storage or bandwidth for the average business, so they have to shell out a ton of money to get those things. If a customer has large storage and bandwidth needs, these fees can substantially raise their cloud payment.

Keep in mind that prices could vary by area

A growing number of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and startups are attempting to cash in on the global demand for their products and services. When using AWS' region-based pricing, operational expenditures will vary depending on the data center in which the service or product is set up. Companies with large outbound data needs may find the increased cost fluctuation caused by AWS's outbound data transfer price that varies by destination to be a significant concern. Modern multinational corporations may take advantage of emerging markets without worrying about price fluctuations thanks to Web Werks VMX, which maintains a constant price point across all of their data centers.

Be vigilant for different bills

With more and more businesses moving toward as-a-service models of product or service delivery, a predictable Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is becoming an essential part of company strategy. When the cost of cloud computing remains constant throughout the month, it becomes much easier for startups and small and medium-sized companies (SMBS) to set prices that are suitable for their target market.

To calculate the on-demand charge for AWS EC2, the number of hours or seconds in a month is used. Thus, the number of days in a month (e.g., 31 days in July vs. 28 days in February) will affect your AWS EC2 pricing. Regardless of whether your month is 30 or 31 days long, Web Werks VMX will always bill you on a 28-day basis. As a result, there is more consistency in price and, except February, you get a discount every month.

Stay away from charging exorbitant prices for every service.

The monthly Virtual Machine cost for every Web Werks VMX Virtual Machine includes significant storage and bandwidth capacity. With Web Werks VMX Volumes and Spaces, you may expand your storage capacity. Table 1 shows that many similar Amazon EC2 configurations do not have adequate capacity by default, which means that you will need to pay extra for Amazon Elastic Block capacity (EBS).

Include the expense of bandwidth.

The monthly Virtual Machine cost for every Web Werks VMX Virtual Machine includes significant storage and bandwidth capacity. With Web Werks VMX Volumes and Spaces, you may expand your storage capacity. Table 1 shows that many similar Amazon EC2 configurations do not have adequate capacity by default, which means that you will need to pay extra for Amazon Elastic Block capacity (EBS).

The ability to pool substantial bandwidth allocations from several Virtual Machines into a single account is another notable feature of Web Werks VMX Virtual Machine plans. Application use cases with heavy network traffic, such gaming, streaming media, real-time communication, IoT, and site crawling, might benefit greatly from bandwidth overage penalties when pooling is implemented. It also increases your account's available bandwidth. Consequently, businesses can increase their cloud footprint with ease and not have to worry about their cloud budget being drained by bandwidth charges.

Receive a cloud bill that is simple and straightforward.

Clear and easy-to-read monthly bills are an example of how Web Werks VMX adheres to the philosophy of simplicity. Our transparent pricing model makes cloud computing expenses more predictable and streamlines company forecasting. However, AWS bills may be lengthy, complicated, and difficult to understand, even for experienced cloud customers.

Web Werks VMX may save you up to 48 hours of billing administration time per year compared to hyperscale cloud providers. Our invoices are brief and basic, and they don't require significant scrutiny and verification. Save up to $1.5 million, get 186% ROI, and pay it back in less than six months with Web Werks VMX's customer-centric pricing compared to hyperscale cloud providers.

3. Steer clear of vendor lock-in

Startups and SMBs often need more control over their IT spending so they may pivot when needed or adapt to changes in their operating environment. You can save money compared to on-demand instances when you commit to a 1- or 3-year contract with AWS. On the other hand, this price structure might force you into contracts with limited flexibility. Web Werks VMX's contract-free pricing gives you fair alternatives regardless of the length of usage. With the ability to adjust settings every month according to your needs, you can also better manage your cloud expenditure.

Gaining a reliance on AWS is also made easier by the hidden costs of relocation. Data migration away from AWS can be costly, particularly for those who have established strong ties to the AWS ecosystem, because bandwidth prices on AWS are many times higher than those on Web Werks VMX.

In addition, you may find it challenging to move workloads to other cloud providers or implement a multi-cloud strategy because some AWS services depend on proprietary technology. This effectively locks you onto the platform. At Web Werks VMX, we love open source. Many of the frameworks and technologies used by Web Werks VMX are open source, which allows for easier and more flexible migration. Additionally, here at Web Werks VMX, we do our best to support initiatives that help the open-source community expand.

4. Experience the epitome of quality assistance

Small and medium-sized companies (SMBs) and startups are not the primary focus of enterprise-focused hyperscale cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), which means that they do not receive the same level of assistance as bigger organizations. On the other side, Web Werks VMX's Premium assistance caters to the needs of startups and SMEs by providing an exceptional level of personalized assistance. With cutting-edge tools like Slack channels for Technical Account Managers and Google Meet meetings with specialists, our Premium Support prioritizes simplicity of use and collaboration. Web Werks VMX Premium Support customers may additionally meet with our in-house product teams for business advice, co-marketing, and architecture reviews.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) support plans include flexible, usage-based pricing with no cap. As a result, AWS Business Support customers might end up paying support costs that are 10% of their monthly AWS spending. Web Werks VMX, in contrast, does not penalize customers for expanding their cloud utilization and provides simpler and more predictable flat maintenance pricing.

When evaluating the support services provided by cloud providers, it is important to consider the concept of reaction time. Amazon Web Services (AWS) uses a multi-level severity metric to calculate response times. Depending on the AWS Business Support plan, the response times for general guidance, system impaired, production system down, and business-critical system down can range from less than 30 minutes to less than 24 hours. Not only does this severity categorization contribute to an unpredictable resolution time, but it also complicates the support experience. Providing a premium-feeling support experience is our goal. All queries will be responded to within 30 minutes if you are a subscriber of Web Werks VMX Premium Support.

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