Ready Accountant is one of India’s leading education providers for aspiring Chartered Accountants (CA) and Company Secretaries (CS). They offer both classroom-based and online learning, serving thousands of students across the country. Their platform hosts live video classes, on-demand lectures, study material downloads, and interactive tests — all of which demand a fast, reliable, and scalable hosting infrastructure.
The Challenge
When Ready Accountant was hosting their platform on AWS, they began facing serious operational issues:
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High & Unpredictable Hosting Costs:
The AWS bills were becoming increasingly unpredictable. Usage spikes during exam seasons sent costs soaring, cutting into budgets meant for improving courses and student support. -
Latency Issues for Indian Students:
AWS data center were located outside India, causing delays in content delivery. Students experienced buffering during live classes and slower load times for study resources. -
Complex Cloud Management:
The small IT team was spending hours managing AWS configurations and troubleshooting, leaving less time to work on new platform features.
The Solution — Gati Cloud
Ready Accountant partnered with HostGraber’s Gati Cloud, which offered them a cost-effective, locally optimized, and easy-to-manage cloud hosting solution.
Key Changes Implemented:
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Migration to India-Based Data Centers
- Reduced latency by hosting all core services locally.
- Improved user experience for both live and recorded sessions.
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Transparent Pricing Model
- Predictable monthly costs without hidden fees.
- No surprise bills during peak student traffic.
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Simplified Cloud Management
- Gati Cloud’s intuitive dashboard allowed faster setup and resource scaling.
- The IT team could launch and manage cloud instances in minutes.
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24/7 Local Support
- Real human support in the same time zone.
- Quick resolution of technical issues during critical exam preparation periods.
The Results
After migrating to Gati Cloud, Ready Accountant saw immediate benefits:
- 50% Reduction in Hosting Costs
Savings were redirected towards hiring more faculty and creating better course content. - 25% Faster Load Times for Students
Video classes streamed smoothly with minimal buffering. - IT Team Efficiency Boost
Less time spent on cloud management, more time on platform development. - Higher Student Satisfaction
Positive feedback from students about faster access and uninterrupted learning.
Testimonial
“Before Gati Cloud, our AWS bills were unpredictable, and students were frustrated with slow streaming. Since switching, we’ve cut costs, improved speed, and finally have the stability our students deserve.”
— Abhinit Kumar Singh, Founder & CEO, Ready Accountant
Conclusion
By moving from AWS to Gati Cloud, Ready Accountant transformed their online learning experience while gaining control over costs and performance. For education providers serving large, distributed audiences, Gati Cloud offers the perfect mix of speed, affordability, and support.
