How Servercore Helped GoDeliveries Slash Cloud Costs by 43% While Boosting Performance

Nairobi-based food delivery service GoDeliveries has achieved a remarkable milestone by partnering with global IT infrastructure provider Servercore to migrate its cloud operations to a local solution. The move has not only cut GoDeliveries’ cloud costs by 43% but has also significantly improved performance and reliability. This success story showcases how locally-focused tech solutions can transform Kenyan businesses.

The Challenges GoDeliveries Faced

GoDeliveries, targeting Nairobi’s vibrant food delivery market, experienced several challenges with its previous offshore cloud provider:

• High operational costs that stretched its budget.
• Long response times that slowed service delivery.
• Network latency that impacted the app’s performance.
• Limited server efficiency that hampered growth and scalability.

The need for a more cost-effective, reliable, and scalable cloud infrastructure became critical for GoDeliveries to maintain its commitment to fast, efficient meal deliveries.

The Solution: GoDeliveries Partners with Servercore

To address these issues, GoDeliveries collaborated with Servercore, a global IT infrastructure provider with a local presence in Kenya. Servercore implemented a tailored solution to meet GoDeliveries’ unique needs. Key aspects of the migration included:

1. Infrastructure Assessment: A detailed evaluation of GoDeliveries’ existing system and application dependencies.
2. Custom Cloud Configuration: High-performance servers optimized for GoDeliveries’ operations.
3. Seamless Database Migration: MySQL cloud database deployment for better data handling.
4. Continuous Monitoring and Support: 24/7 local technical assistance.

The migration process was completed in just one month, delivering significant performance improvements, including:

• 99.98% fault tolerance, ensuring high reliability.
• 15-minute average response times for technical support.
• Transparent pay-as-you-go billing, reducing hidden costs.

The Results: Cost Savings and Better Performance

The partnership with Servercore has transformed GoDeliveries’ operations. Notable results include:

• 43% Cost Reduction: By switching to Servercore’s pay-as-you-go model, GoDeliveries achieved substantial savings compared to its previous provider.
• Improved Performance: The local availability zone in Nairobi eliminated latency, enabling faster service delivery.
• Increased Reliability: High fault tolerance ensures consistent service, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Kalvin Omollo, CEO of GoDeliveries, shared his experience:

“Servercore solutions have been crucial to our launch. Their flexible and affordable offerings allowed us to reduce IT infrastructure costs by up to 43%. Access to local support ensures fast responses, minimizing downtime. The presence of a Nairobi availability zone guarantees low-latency performance, which is crucial for maintaining customer trust.”

Why Local Cloud Solutions Are Game-Changing

Servercore’s local cloud infrastructure offers significant advantages for Kenyan businesses:

1. Cost Efficiency: Eliminating exchange rate fluctuations and hidden fees.
2. Low-Latency Performance: Proximity to servers ensures faster application responses.
3. Compliance with Local Laws: Full adherence to Kenyan data storage regulations provides peace of mind for businesses handling sensitive customer data.
4. Tailored Technical Support: 24/7 local teams understand and address challenges specific to Kenyan startups.

Victoria Kleinbort, Country Manager for Servercore in Kenya, emphasized:

“We’re not just providing IT infrastructure solutions; we’re enabling digital transformation that helps Kenyan startups overcome technological barriers and accelerate growth. Our performance-driven approach allows companies like GoDeliveries to focus on their core mission.”

Conclusion

The collaboration between GoDeliveries and Servercore highlights the transformative power of locally-focused cloud solutions. By cutting costs and improving performance, Servercore has enabled GoDeliveries to focus on its mission of delivering exceptional food delivery services.

For Kenyan startups looking to optimize their operations, the GoDeliveries-Servercore story serves as an inspiring example of how local partnerships can drive success in a competitive digital economy.