37signals replaced AWS

Now: Own Dell servers in a colo, run with Kamal

$1.8Mnet saved per year, after running costs

The makers of Basecamp and HEY moved compute and managed services off AWS onto Dell servers in a colo. DHH put the AWS bill at $3.2M a year before and $1.3M after, with the remainder being S3. Running costs also spread $700K of servers over five years.

Receipt #00172024-10-01

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Old billAWS, $3.2M a year run rate: ~~$267K~~
NowRemaining AWS, mostly S3: $108K
NowDell servers, $700K over 5 years: $11.7K

Net saved per month$147K/mo

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