company background. 

Based in Munich, the telecommunications company provides 45.1 million mobile lines and 2.4 million broadband connections, making it one of the leading integrated telecommunications operators in Germany. This telco is well known for its reliable modern mobile networks and has long established itself as an industry leader. 

The company works with a range of partner brands that form a multi-brand strategy. To improve financial performance and optimize cloud costs, the company turned to Randstad Digital for help. 

the challenge. 

The telecommunications company wanted comprehensive cost optimization and transparency for its cloud infrastructure to improve financial operations (FinOps). They partnered with Randstad Digital to achieve the goal of maximizing cost-effectiveness for all B2C and B2P products in the consumer market.  

The need for clear insights into cost allocation and distribution, as well as from the current multi-cloud environment, posed some challenges. Together, Randstad and the client worked to achieve the target of reducing costs by 30 percent. This was an important objective to help avoid overspending while ensuring financial performance standards were being met.  

the solution.  

Randstad worked with the German telco by implementing VMWare’s CloudHealth tool, which provided cost tracking and optimization of cloud resources, as well as an in-depth analysis of cloud costs. This helped to then develop an efficient and effective FinOps strategy. To ensure cost transparency throughout the process, Randstad also developed tailored FinOps policies and processes across key business units.  

Randstad was on hand to support and advise the telecommunications company on how to use the CloudHealth tool and implement FinOps best practices. There was also monitoring and reporting of cloud costs. 

the results. 

Randstad Digital’s collaboration with this telco led to effective cost tracking and optimization of cloud resources. The entire strategy was continuously monitored, which resulted in ongoing optimization and cost transparency. 

Plus, Randstad was able to identify potential cost savings and develop a robust FinOps strategy. This was vital in enabling transparent cost allocation across different business units. Overall, Randstad successfully optimized cloud costs through the CloudHealth tool. 

transform your business with randstad digital. 

Randstad Digital focuses on helping clients to deliver the best outcomes for their business and customers. If you’re planning a new optimization or digital enablement project, the Randstad team is here to help you. We’re a talent-first organization that helps your business grow. 

We address your digital priorities, and we have a track record of delivering quality results across various sectors. Our proven expertise comes from a team who have a broad range of knowledge and experience. If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, talk to Randstad Digital today