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.
Yoana Popova
Lucas Bispo
- 50% reduction in cloud costs
- Zero maintenance overhead
- Enhanced UI/UX & accessibility
The Challenge: Scaling Open Data Without Operational Overhead
- 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.
PortalJS Cloud: A Fully Managed, Cost-Effective Solution
Key Features & Benefits:
- 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.
Results:
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.
- 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 Hounslow
| Feature | Before PortalJS | With PortalJS + CKAN |
|---|---|---|
| Data Handling | Slow and unreliable queries | Fast, seamless data processing |
| User Experience | Basic, clunky interface | Modern, responsive design |
| Security | Weak access controls | Advanced security with restricted access |
| Scalability | Struggled with large data | Easily handles 1TB+ daily datasets |
| Customization | Minimal flexibility | Fully customizable to meet SSEN’s needs |
Let’s discuss how PortalJS can meet your needs.
- Institutions worldwide
- 100+
- Saved per year
- $5,000+
- Client satisfaction rate
- 95%