MS Azure – computing power on demand

Scalable computing power for maximum flexibility thanks to MS Azure

ROBO STUDIO’s own five servers are sufficient for the vast majority of jobs, but when things have to move quickly or there are a lot of jobs pending, the team accesses up to five additional virtual servers on MS Azure, which reduces the rendering time many times over.

Customer: Ahead of the curve as digital pioneers

Founded in 2020 by Mario Rothenbühler and Tom Böninger, Rothenbühler Visualisierungen will now continue under the name ROBO STUDIO. The company specializes in the creation of high-quality computer-generated visual worlds. As a pioneer in the field of digital technologies, among others for the graphic representation of products, ROBO STUDIO is always one step ahead of the times. To progressive and ambitious clients, ROBO STUDIO offers game-changing content, in uncompromising visual quality.

Initial situation: Computing power from the cloud to cover peaks in demand

ROBO STUDIO’s own five servers are sufficient for the vast majority of jobs, but when things have to move quickly or there are a lot of jobs to be done, the team accesses up to five additional virtual servers from the cloud, which reduces rendering time many times over. Previously, the company used Amazon Web Services for this service.

Challenge: It should be faster, more individual and more accurate

ROBO STUDIO is satisfied with the availability of computing power via Amazon Web Services; already with this setup, the company did not have to invest in additional hardware, much of which is not used, but can obtain additional computing power from the cloud as needed. However, the company was dissatisfied with the time it takes for the servers to be available, the Amazon licensing model, and the billing process, and was looking for a solution that would best meet their needs.

Solution: MS Azure – fast, flexible, inexpensive

Until now, the company had been using the Amazon service AWS, but has now switched to Microsoft with redIT, since Azure offers more attractive licensing models and the virtual servers can be started up and used immediately. Mario Rothenbühler is also convinced by the new solution in terms of billing: «I conveniently pay by the minute via monthly invoice only what we have effectively used.»

Benefits

• Flexible retrieval of computing power
• Immediate server availability
• Minute-by-minute billing and convenient monthly invoicing
• Solution setup based on individual needs

Conclusion: Need-based flexibility through MS Azure at the best price

With the help of redIT, the company completed the transfer from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to Microsoft Azure. The solution with MS Azure, which was individually tailored to ROBO STUDIO, optimally fulfills the needs for the following reasons:

• Flexible retrieval of computing power
• Immediate availability of servers
• Minute-by-minute billing and convenient monthly invoicing
• Solution setup based on individual needs