Our client, a leading telecom company with over 15 million active users, was spending a shocking $2.5 million annually on Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS). Despite the massive investment, they still faced constant system downtime, slow performance during peak hours, and rising maintenance costs.

They knew something had to change — fast.

That’s when they reached out to us to include infrastructure optimization and automation into their existing ERP setup. What started as a performance check turned into one of the most effective cost-cutting transformations they’ve ever experienced.

Problem: Big Tech, Bigger Bills

Oracle EBS is powerful — but it doesn’t come cheap. For this telecom giant, the core issues included:

• Overprovisioned servers running at just 30% capacity
• A manual-heavy IT process that required a team of 12 full-time engineers for routine maintenance
• High Oracle licensing costs due to unused modules
• Limited scalability despite paying premium cloud hosting rates

The IT team was frustrated. Finance was even more frustrated. Everyone wanted better telecom ERP solutions — not just expensive ones.

Our Approach: Time to Rethink the Foundation

We knew that a real solution wouldn’t just be about cutting licenses — it had to include infrastructure optimization and automation from the ground up.

Here’s how we approached the project:

1. Full Audit of Oracle EBS Environment

We conducted a 360-degree review of their Oracle EBS usage, from application modules to underlying infrastructure. Our findings? Over 40% of what they were paying for wasn’t even used.

2. Cloud Restructuring & Rightsizing

We restructured their cloud resources based on actual usage patterns, not assumptions. Servers were resized, redundant instances were retired, and we shifted to reserved instances for predictable workloads.

They were running some EBS modules on high-performance servers
that sat idle 80% of the time.

3. Automation of IT Workflows

We built custom scripts and used modern DevOps tools to automate:

• Patch management
• Data backups
• Performance monitoring
• Alert escalation

This meant fewer errors, less downtime, and — best of all — a 50% reduction in manpower costs for Oracle support.

4. Rationalizing EBS Licensing

We worked with Oracle-approved advisors to downscale their licensing model based on actual business needs. This alone saved over $600,000 annually.

✅ 35% Oracle EBS cost reduction

✅ Faster performance, fewer outages

✅ Smoother workflows via automation

✅ Better ROI on their telecom ERP solutions

All thanks to a strategy that focused on infrastructure optimization and automation — not just slashing tools blindly.

What This Means for Telecom Companies?

If you’re in the telecom industry, chances are you’re juggling high volumes of data, massive user bases, and legacy systems like Oracle EBS. But high cost doesn’t have to be the price of reliability.

This case proves that with the right partner, you can:

• Achieve Oracle EBS cost reduction
• Simplify your ERP footprint
• Gain flexibility with telecom ERP solutions that scale

And all of this is possible when you include infrastructure optimization and automation at the core of your IT strategy.

Let’s Make It Happen for You

At Aitropolis, we specialize in helping telecom and enterprise businesses get real value from ERP systems like Oracle EBS — without the excessive costs.

Whether you’re overpaying for licenses, drowning in manual processes, or stuck with outdated infrastructure, we can help you cut costs and boost performance with smart solutions.

“Why pay more for chaos when you can pay less for clarity?”

FAQs

Q1: Is it really possible to reduce Oracle EBS costs without losing key features?

Yes. In most cases, businesses are over-licensed or using inefficient configurations. With smart analysis, we cut unnecessary costs while keeping core operations intact.

Q2: How does automation help reduce IT expenses?

Automation replaces manual tasks like monitoring, patching, and backup scheduling — reducing human error and cutting down labor costs by up to 50%.

Q3: Can I still use Oracle EBS if I want to shift to the cloud?

Absolutely. Oracle EBS runs well on cloud platforms. We optimize your deployment to make the most of cloud flexibility without overspending.

Q4: What tools do you use for infrastructure optimization?

We use AWS/Azure cost management tools, custom DevOps pipelines, monitoring dashboards, and rightsizing calculators to ensure every resource counts.

Q5: How long does this transformation take?

Our average project runs between 3 to 6 months — depending on the complexity of your EBS environment.