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Manage all your Hybrid Cloud Resources with Hybr® SDX Datacenter

The hybrid cloud management, automation, and integration platform offers a multi-tenant portal experience that enables you provisioning and management of IaaS VMs across VMware vCenter, System Center / Hyper-V, Azure Stack HCI, Azure Stack Hub, Azure, AWS, etc., It provides a single-pane of glass experience for all your cloud needs.

Hybr® SDX Datacenter - An Alternative Platform for Windows Azure Pack

Many enterprises and service providers alike are wondering about the IT roadmap for delivering multi-tenant cloud experience from their Data Center after Windows Azure Pack.

Hybr® SDX Datacenter is an independent platform built by Cloud Assert for cross-cloud self-management and billing automation.

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Cloudify Your VMware vCenter

Turn vCenter into a multi-tenant self-service cloud with Hybr® SDX Datacenter for Rich Management, Automation, and Billing.

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Cloud Billing, Management & Orchestration

Automate workloads provisioning, resource utilization tracking, usage reporting across multi-cloud platforms and data sources along with approval workflow processes gives you a total control over your customer policies, pricing profiles, subscriptions, invoices, etc., specifically for the chargeback purposes.

Out of the box integrations for VMWare vCenter, System Center/ Windows Server 2016 and beyond, Open Stack, Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP, Commvault, Veeam, Azure Stack Hub, Azure Stack HCI, XaaS (anything as a service) and more.

Flexible Deployment

  • Integrated UI experience within Azure Stack Hub Portal
  • Portal extension for Windows Azure Pack
  • Cloud Hosted on Microsoft Azure as a SaaS portal
  • On-premise Standalone for Windows Server 2016 and 2019
  • Multiple of the above combinations can be leveraged side by side.

Admin Portal

HYBR Administrator portal helps you to manage your multi-cloud platforms and allow your tenants to provision VMs across those endpoints. It gives you the total control of your tenant subscriptions, invoices, bills, etc., right within your admin portal.

  • Cross-cloud IaaS integrations and Management
  • Ultimate flexibility and control on your Tenant workloads provisioning and deployment
  • Centralized policy management for VM provisioning
  • Usage and Billing for your different services

Tenant Portal

It allows your end-users to manage and provision VMs against their subscriptions, track the resource consumptions and see their ongoing usages in real-time, pay bills right within your tenant portal via the integrated payment gateways like Stripe, PayPal, etc.,

  • IaaS resource provisioning and Management
  • Setup n-tier approval workflows with automated actions
  • Bulk VM Provisioning and Policy Management like VM turn On/ Off, etc.,
  • Visibility into ongoing usages and its associated cost



Key Features

Cross-cloud IaaS Integrations

Provision and Manage VMs, Discovery and Sync, Policy Management, Metering and Monitoring & Scheduled tasks

API endpoints Integration

VM Provisioning/management and Billing services are exposed as API endpoints for integration with existing solutions.

Cloud Orchestration

VM Provisioning & Management, Backups, ITSM, Approval Workflows & Portal extensions for Microsoft Azure Stack and Windows Azure Pack

Cloud Governance & Control

Seamless integrations with existing data centers, public and private cloud. Check Policies, Soft budget, Quota Settings, Utilization Tracking & Auditing

Cloud Discovery & Migration

Automated discovery of workloads & Migration of legacy assets to the cloud

Automated Workflows

Enable VM provisioning via manual and automated workflows with multi-level request/order management and approvals.

Hybr® SDX Datacenter Datasheet

Hybr® SDX Datacenter is a cross-cloud automation and integration platform provides a multi-tenant portal experience that enables you to provision and manage your IaaS VMs across VMware vCenter, System Center / Hyper-V, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Stack, AWS, etc., and related resources on a self-service basis.

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Increased IT Efficiency

Centralize Control and Improve Visibility across your Clouds

improved productivity

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A Leader in Hybrid Cloud Management Since 2014

Cloud Assert has been trusted by Fortune 100 Companies as a Leader in Hybrid Cloud Management, Cost Management and Billing since 2014.

Cloud Assert work closely with Microsoft and our customers in building Hybr VConnect and Billing solutions to complement Microsoft Azure Stack adoption and to deliver a powerful hybrid cloud platform.

We're glad that customers can now take advantage of all the great features of Azure Stack without impacting existing infrastructure investments

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Mastering Cloud Billing Across All Platforms: Unlocking Revenue Potential with Strategic Solutions

Author: Prasanth Ramanikanth/Friday, August 9, 2024/Categories: General

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Mastering Cloud Billing Across All Platforms: Unlocking Revenue Potential with Strategic Solutions

 

Introduction:

In the dynamic world of cloud computing, effectively managing and billing metered resources is crucial to optimizing revenue streams for your business. A robust cloud billing solution tailored to your needs can drive growth, streamline operations, and enhance customer experiences. This post will explore essential features and considerations for building a next-generation cloud billing system, focusing on SaaS solutions, dynamic pricing models, and integration capabilities.


 Understanding Core Constructs in Cloud Billing

Before diving into the intricacies of cloud billing, it's important to grasp the core constructs that underpin any successful system. These include:

Usage: The foundation of cloud billing is usage, which refers to the consumption of resources such as compute power, storage, or network bandwidth. Accurately tracking usage is critical for metered billing.


 Meters: Meters are the tools used to measure and record resource consumption. They can be configured to track specific resources, ensuring precise billing.


 Minimum Requirements for a Cloud Billing System

To build an effective cloud billing system, certain minimum requirements must be met:

  • Accurate Metering: Ensure your system can track resource usage in real-time and at granular levels.

  • Scalability: Your billing solution must scale with your business, handling increasing volumes of data and users.

  • Flexibility: The system should accommodate various pricing models and billing cycles, from pay-as-you-go to subscription-based services.

  • Security: Safeguarding sensitive customer and financial data is non-negotiable. Implement robust security measures, including encryption and compliance with industry standards.

  • Integration: A cloud billing solution should seamlessly integrate with other business systems, such as PSA (Professional Services Automation) or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) platforms, to automate processes and reduce manual interventions.

 The Importance of a Rich and Self-Service Marketplace Experience

In today’s cloud-driven world, offering a rich and self-service marketplace experience is vital for attracting and retaining customers. A well-designed marketplace should:

  • Enable Easy Service Discovery: Customers should be able to browse and find the services they need effortlessly.

  • Support Multiple Pricing Plans: Offer various pricing plans to cater to different customer needs, from startups to enterprise clients.

  • Provide Self-Service Capabilities: Allow customers to manage their subscriptions, upgrade or downgrade plans, and access usage reports without needing to contact support. A self-service marketplace empowers customers, reduces operational overhead, and improves satisfaction.

  • Custom User Experiences: Tailoring for Different Roles Customizing user experiences based on organizational roles is another key feature of a successful cloud billing solution. Different roles within an organization will have varying needs:

  • Administrators: Need full access to billing dashboards, usage reports, and system settings.

  • Finance Teams: Require detailed invoices, payment histories, and budget management tools.

  • End Users: Should have access to their usage data, payment options, and the ability to modify their subscription.

Tailoring the user experience ensures that each role has the tools and information they need to perform their tasks efficiently.


  Analyzing Cloud Business Health with Business Intelligence

Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards and reports are invaluable tools for analyzing cloud business health and cost trends. By integrating BI into your cloud billing system, you can:

  • Monitor Spend Trends: Track how much is being spent on cloud resources over time.

  • Identify Cost Drivers: Understand which services or customers are driving costs.

  • Optimize Resource Allocation: Make data-driven decisions to optimize the allocation of resources.

These insights enable proactive management of cloud costs, helping businesses stay within budget while maximizing ROI.


    Key APIs for Integrating Your Cloud Billing System

To ensure seamless operations, your cloud billing system should integrate with various services through APIs. Essential APIs include:

  • Usage and Metering APIs: For collecting and processing usage data.

  • Pricing APIs: To dynamically adjust prices based on real-time data.

  • Payment Gateway APIs: For handling transactions and payments.

  • Customer Management APIs: To manage customer data and billing profiles. These APIs facilitate automation, reduce manual errors, and ensure that your billing system is always up-to-date with the latest data.

  Integrating Billing with PSA and ERP Platforms

  • Invoicing: Automatically generate and send invoices based on usage data.

  • Order Fulfillment: Trigger order processing and fulfillment workflows when a customer purchases a service.

  • Inventory Management: Keep track of resource availability and update inventory in real-time. This integration reduces administrative overhead and ensures a smooth, automated billing process.

 SaaS Billing: The Next-Generation Cloud Financial Solution

  • Spend Monitoring: Real-time tracking of cloud costs across multiple platforms.

  • Invoicing and Reporting: Automated generation of invoices and detailed financial reports.

  • User and Usage Level Credits: The ability to apply credits at both user and usage levels.

  • Payment Gateway Integration: Support for various payment gateways to facilitate transactions.

  • Multi-Cloud Billing: Centralized billing for resources across different cloud providers.

  • Pricing Models: Support for various pricing strategies, from subscription-based to pay-as-you-go.

E2E Billing for SaaS Developers

For SaaS developers, implementing end-to-end billing can be simplified with just a few lines of code. By leveraging SaaS billing solutions, developers can focus on solving business problems rather than getting bogged down by complex billing, pricing, and payment processes.


White-Labeled Marketplaces for Service Providers

Service providers can benefit from white-labeled, end-to-end marketplaces integrated with billing solutions. This setup allows them to offer any service, automate operations, reduce costs, and deliver value-added services to their customers seamlessly.


Automation for Distributors and Resellers

Distributors and resellers can automate billing, invoicing, and reporting processes. Real-time inventory tracking and the ability to define custom commission structures add further value, ensuring efficient operations and increased profitability.


FinOps Solutions for Practitioners

FinOps practitioners can gain a unified view of all cloud and SaaS costs, set budgets, optimize resources with AI-driven recommendations, and streamline financial operations. CloudFinOps.AI enables better decision-making and cost optimization across all cloud platforms.


Conclusion

Mastering cloud billing across all platforms is key to unlocking new revenue streams and driving business growth. By focusing on core constructs, leveraging dynamic pricing models, offering a rich marketplace experience, and ensuring robust integration capabilities, you can build a next-generation cloud billing solution that meets the needs of your business and your customers.

Implementing a comprehensive SaaS billing solution not only simplifies complex processes but also provides the flexibility and scalability required to thrive in the competitive cloud landscape. Whether you're a SaaS developer, service provider, distributor, reseller, or FinOps practitioner, the right cloud billing solution can empower you to optimize your operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and ultimately, boost your bottom line.

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