London Borough of Hounslow
London Borough of Hounslow / Cuts Costs with PortalJS Cloud
Discover how the London Borough of Hounslow transformed its open data management by migrating from self-hosted CKAN to PortalJS Cloud. Learn how to launch your open data portal in 5 minutes, reduce AWS costs, and boost data accessibility and civic engagement.
- 50% reduction in cloud costs
- Zero maintenance overhead
- Enhanced UI/UX & accessibility
Challenge
- Infrastructure Complexity – Managing a self-hosted CKAN platform on AWS required significant resources and expertise.
- High Maintenance Overhead – Security patches, updates, and server management were consuming valuable IT bandwidth.
- Escalating Cloud Costs – AWS infrastructure expenses increased as data demands grew, making cost control a challenge.
Solution
- Zero Infrastructure Management: Fully managed hosting and support.
- Cost Optimization: Lower cloud & staffing costs with a pay-as-you-go model.
- Custom UI/UX Design: Enhanced accessibility & branding.
- Scalability & Security: Future-proof, automated updates & compliance.
Impact
Migrating to PortalJS Cloud allowed the Borough to eliminate infrastructure maintenance, cut costs, and allocate resources more effectively. The open data portal remains accessible, reliable, and cost-efficient without requiring ongoing technical oversight.
Everything we built.
No Infrastructure Maintenance
PortalJS Cloud manages updates, security, and hosting.
Cost Optimization
Pay-as-you-go model reduces cloud and staffing expenses.
Seamless Scaling
Adapts automatically to increasing data demands.
Improved UI/UX
Faster load times, modern design, and better navigation.
With PortalJS Cloud, we no longer worry about infrastructure. We’ve cut costs and improved our platform’s usability for citizens and researchers alike.
London Borough of HounslowThe Hounslow Open Data Portal
The London Borough of Hounslow collaborated with Datopian to deploy a fully managed data portal leveraging the capabilities of PortalJS Cloud.
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| Feature | Self-Hosted CKAN | PortalJS Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Management | Requires dedicated IT staff | Fully managed, zero maintenance |
| Cost Efficiency | High AWS and staffing costs | Predictable pricing, reduced costs |
| Performance Optimization | Manual scaling needed | Automatic performance tuning |
| Security & Compliance | Requires manual updates | Automated security, GDPR compliance |
| Customization & UX | Requires in-house development | Pre-built UI/UX enhancements |