From Danone to Ayoconnect, 150+ enterprises trust this local Cloud Service Provider for Simplicity, Sovereignty, and Superior Efficiency
This article shares insights from an interview with Shaane Harjani, Founder and CEO of Eranyacloud, discussing their real-world experience using Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure. Discover how Eranyacloud leverages this innovative cloud infrastructure platform to provide Indonesian businesses with a simpler, sovereign alternative to VMware and traditional OpenStack solutions.
A Better Cloud Built for Indonesia — Sovereign, Simple, Profitable
In a cloud market burdened by expensive VMware licensing, hyperscaler lock-in, and overly complex OpenStack deployments, Eranyacloud offers something refreshingly different — a simplified, locally-managed, high-performance alternative.
As the cloud services division of PT. Era Awan Digital, Eranyacloud provides Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and managed cloud hosting to more than 150 Indonesian businesses, directly and through a robust network of channel partners. Leveraging Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure, Eranyacloud delivers all the advantages of OpenStack virtualization without its usual complexity — perfectly suited for Indonesia’s sovereign cloud initiatives.
Why VMware and Vanilla OpenStack Fall Short
VMware’s rising licensing costs and operational complexity make it increasingly unsustainable for Indonesian businesses and cloud service providers.
Vanilla OpenStack, while open and flexible, also poses significant challenges:
- Requires deep in-house technical expertise
- Lacks integrated management tools
- Relies heavily on Ceph storage, adding complexity and performance overhead
“We thoroughly evaluated VMware and OpenStack. VMware was expensive and restrictive. OpenStack was powerful but complex. Virtuozzo offered the perfect balance—powerful, scalable, yet straightforward,” said Shaane.
Virtuozzo: Simplified OpenStack, Complete Management Layer
Virtuozzo Hybrid Infrastructure isn’t just another OpenStack distribution. It’s a fully integrated, production-ready cloud infrastructure platform specifically designed to simplify cloud management and significantly reduce operational overhead.
Virtuozzo provides a complete management layer on top of OpenStack, featuring intuitive self-service portals for end-users and administrators, built-in billing integration, comprehensive monitoring tools, and efficient software-defined storage.
No Ceph. No separate dashboards. No complex Puppet or Chef deployments.
What this means for cloud service providers like Eranyacloud:
- Faster time-to-market with streamlined deployment
- Lower operational overhead, requiring smaller teams and reducing complexity
- Enhanced user experience, empowering customers to manage resources effortlessly
- Improved profitability compared to VMware licensing or reselling public cloud resources
Virtuozzo cloud platform also directly benefits end-users by optimizing resource usage and streamlining infrastructure management, enabling Eranyacloud’s customers to achieve exceptional performance with significantly lower total cost of ownership (TCO) — typically saving 30-40% compared to hyperscalers or traditional VMware-based solutions.
"Virtuozzo completely changes the OpenStack experience for us. Instead of struggling with complexity and needing large engineering teams, we can rapidly deliver high-performance cloud services with a leaner team. For our customers, that means lower costs, greater simplicity, and a cloud platform that just works," Shaane explained.
Exceptional Local Support, Always Available
Eranyacloud differentiates itself from global vendors through personalized, responsive local support. Indonesian businesses value immediate accessibility via WhatsApp, proactive migration assistance, and unmatched dedication from Eranyacloud's expert team.
“Our customers highly value our direct, around-the-clock accessibility," Shaane emphasized. "Each client receives personalized attention, ensuring smooth operations and peace of mind.”
The collaboration with Virtuozzo further enhances this customer-centric approach, as Virtuozzo similarly provides personalized 24/7 professional support specifically tailored for cloud service providers.
“Our cooperation with Virtuozzo enhances our ability to meet customer needs," said Shaane. "We share the same customer-first values, working hand-in-hand to ensure smooth operations and exceptional support.”
Real-World Results Across Indonesian Businesses
Eranyacloud supports diverse sectors including fintech, manufacturing, technology, and nonprofit organizations. Key customers include:
- Danone: Reliable, optimized operations and predictable performance.
- Ayoconnect: Over 99.9% uptime, seamlessly supporting millions of financial transactions monthly.
- Jeeves Indonesia: 50% performance boost post-VMware migration, significantly improving agility.
- Live Aman: Reduced cloud costs by up to 70% while enhancing responsiveness.
- PNM Investment: Simplified infrastructure management, refocusing IT teams on strategic initiatives.
- Arya Noble: Leveraging responsive local support for stable digital service delivery.
Sovereign and High-Performance by Design
Eranyacloud operates two secure data centers within Indonesia, ensuring full compliance with national regulations for disaster recovery and data residency. The hardware-agnostic platform enables flexible scaling while maintaining complete infrastructure control.
Powered by the latest generation AMD processors, Eranyacloud delivers outstanding high-performance computing capabilities without the inflated costs associated with global hyperscalers.
“Our commitment to compliance and high-performance infrastructure ensures our clients receive optimal performance, reliability, and security," said Shaane. "Businesses trust Eranyacloud to manage their data securely, enabling confident growth.”
Leave VMware Behind. Skip Ceph. Eliminate Complexity
If you're an Indonesian business tired of VMware lock-in and hyperscaler costs, or a service provider ready to launch a profitable, simplified OpenStack-based cloud hosting solution, Eranyacloud and Virtuozzo offer exactly the alternative you've been waiting for.
For Indonesian Businesses: Run your workloads on a sovereign cloud with a modern UX, local support, and no VMware tax. https://eranyacloud.com/en/free-trial/
For Service Providers: Launch a profitable, simplified OpenStack-based cloud powered by Virtuozzo. https://www.virtuozzo.com/infrastructure/book-a-demo/
