How a Top-Tier Bank Slashed Infra Costs by 60% with Hybrid Infrastructure

Legacy infrastructure can feel like a ball and chain for even the most established organizations. For one top-tier bank, outdated on-premise systems were reducing efficiency, inflating costs, and limiting scalability.

However, by partnering with TestGrid and adopting a hybrid infrastructure model, they turned things around, achieving a 60% reduction in infrastructure spend and unlocking Day-0 OS support. Here’s how they did it and what you can learn from their journey.

The Problem: Legacy Systems Holding Back Progress

The bank relied on a legacy on-premise infrastructure provider that couldn’t meet modern demands. They faced several critical challenges:

• The lack of immediate operating system updates and Mobile Device Management (MDM) support left them vulnerable and unable to roll out new features quickly.
• Without virtual USB and biometric authentication capabilities, the bank struggled to implement secure, user-friendly authentication methods.
• Their infrastructure provider locked them into a rigid system with no unified management, making it impossible to streamline operations.
• The setup required constant offline device bloating and massive hardware, four devices per shelf, driving up costs and complexity.

The Solution: TestGrid’s Hybrid Infrastructure

The bank turned to TestGrid to modernize the infrastructure, which introduced a hybrid infra model that combined the best of on-premise and cloud capabilities and was customized to the bank’s needs.

Here’s what they implemented:

• TestGrid brought in agentless architecture, enabling seamless integration of modern features like virtual USB and biometric testing.
• They reduced the hardware footprint to just 32 devices per shelf, significantly improving over the previous four-device setup.
• TestGrid delivered an impressive 99.9% uptime, ensuring reliability while centralizing control for better management across locations.

This hybrid model gave the bank the flexibility to scale, the security to innovate, and the efficiency to cut costs without sacrificing performance.

The Results: A Game-Changer for the Bank

The impact of TestGrid’s bank testing solution was immediate and transformative:

• The bank slashed their infrastructure costs by 60% by optimizing hardware usage and streamlining operations.
• The bank gained the ability to roll out new operating systems and updates on launch day, keeping them ahead of the curve.
• TestGrid’s centralized control provides visibility across all locations, making it easier to scale operations as needed.

These results empowered the bank to innovate faster and deliver better customer services. Check out this quick guide to banking application testing.

What the Client Had to Say

“TestGrid helped us reduce infrastructure costs while adding features we never thought possible with on-prem systems. We finally have the agility and visibility to scale without compromise.” — VP of Infrastructure, Leading Top-Tier Bank

Why Hybrid Infrastructure Matters for Your Business

This case study shows the power of moving away from rigid, legacy systems. Whether you’re in banking, healthcare, or any other industry, hybrid infrastructure can help you:

• Stay agile with Day-0 support for new technologies
• Reduce costs by optimizing hardware and operations
• Scale seamlessly with centralized control and visibility

If your organization is struggling with outdated infrastructure, TestGrid’s hybrid infra model might be the solution you need to break free and drive growth.

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