Cloud Native Hosting Platform
Case Study
Perizer achieves a Scalable, Developer-Centric Cloud Hosting Platform with ComputeSphere
Introduction
Perizer is a Dallas, Texas-based software development company with a team of 11–50 employees.
It specializes in cloud engineering, data solutions, UX and market research, and staff augmentation.
The company offers products like XREINN (data analytics), ComputeSphere (cloud hosting), and Calen360 (scheduling tool).
In 2025, Perizer achieved SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, underscoring its commitment to data security and compliance.
Perizer set out to create a cloud hosting solution tailored for startups and developers, emphasizing simplicity, scalability, and cost transparency.
The platform was designed to eliminate the complexities of traditional cloud services, offering an intuitive interface, predictable pricing, and robust infrastructure.
Challenge
The cloud hosting market is saturated with providers offering complex pricing models and requiring significant DevOps expertise. Startups and individual developers often find these services overwhelming and costly.
Traditional cloud services present several challenges
Complex Setup
Users often need to navigate intricate configurations.
Unpredictable Costs
Usage-based billing can lead to unexpected expenses.
Scalability Issues
Scaling resources requires manual intervention and expertise.
Lack of Support
Limited assistance for non-enterprise customers.
Solution
ComputeSphere sought to address these issues by developing a user-friendly platform with predictable pricing and seamless scalability.
Below are the objectives of the software
User-Friendly Interface
Design an intuitive dashboard for easy deployment and management.
Fixed Pricing Model
Implement transparent pricing to eliminate billing surprises.
Automated Scalability
Enable resources to scale automatically based on demand.
Comprehensive Support
Provide robust support accessible to all users.
Architecture/Technology Overview
Complex Setup
Users often need to navigate intricate configurations.
Unpredictable Costs
Usage-based billing can lead to unexpected expenses.
Scalability Issues
Scaling resources requires manual intervention and expertise.
Lack of Support
Limited assistance for non-enterprise customers.
Tools Integrated
Cortex
Implementing Alerts
Loki
Store Logs
Kubela
Development
Prometheus
Metrix
Tekton
Pipeline
Velero
Implementing Backup
Operators
Rabbitmq, Mysql, Postgres, Redis
Promtail
Export Logs
Implementation
Implementation took place in multiple phases, gradually adding additional features in each phase
Phase 1
Initial architecture, authentication and authorization, basic workflow and public image deployment support
Phase 2
Managed database service support, private container registry support, build pipeline support, alert mechanism, user management, subscription management
Phase 3
Sphereshell accessibility, Spherestor management, Guardrails support, Custom domain support, git repository support, networking, service management, user API tokens generation & support
Phase 4
SphereOps monitoring, Git hooks support, host name mapping, backup & restore, feature tracking/ tagging, subscription management from admin console.
Results
User Adoption
Engaging beta users early helped refine features and improve usability.
Cost Predictability
Users reported a 40% reduction in unexpected billing charges.
Scalability
Platform handled traffic spikes with zero downtime.
User Satisfaction
Positive feedback on ease of use and support responsiveness.
