CloudCut Launched: Reduce AWS Costs by an Average of 20% Without Configuration Changes
LEI, inc. has launched 'CloudCut,' a new service that reduces AWS operational costs by an average of 20% without modifying existing configurations. It can be implemented with read-only access and requires no initial fees or minimum contract terms. The service optimizes increasing cloud expenditures driven by yen depreciation and AI demand while reducing administrative burdens through yen-based invoicing.
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LEI, inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) officially launched its cloud cost reduction service, 'CloudCut,' on May 27, 2026.
This service reduces Amazon Web Services (AWS) operational costs by an average of 20% without making any changes to current system configurations. Implementation is completed using only read-only permissions, resulting in zero downtime and no access to system data. A 30-second free diagnosis is available prior to introduction, and there are no initial fees or minimum contract periods.
*The 'average 20% reduction' is based on the track record of global provider partners associated with CloudCut. This same reduction rate will be offered in the Japanese market. The cumulative cloud cost management track record of these global partners exceeds 230 billion yen.
■ Background: Structural Expansion of Cloud Fees and Payment Burdens
Due to the weakening yen, price revisions for various AWS services, and the rapid expansion of workloads related to generative AI—leading to increased costs for GPUs, inference, and large-scale data transfers—cloud spending by Japanese companies has continued to grow at double-digit annual rates since 2023. As the use of AI models becomes more common, computational resources, storage, and transfer volumes expand, necessitating a review of expenditure structures.
However, traditional cost optimization efforts require time from SREs and infrastructure engineers, creating a dilemma as it diverts resources from core development. Furthermore, direct dollar-denominated payments to overseas entities impose burdens such as uncertainty in budget management due to exchange rate fluctuations, remittance fees, and the labor involved in processing overseas invoices.
CloudCut addresses these challenges through a new approach: reducing costs while maintaining the current configuration without operational overhead, and alleviating payment burdens with yen-based invoicing.
■ Four Key Features of CloudCut
1. Zero Configuration Changes & No Downtime
Implementation is completed with read-only permissions. No re-architecture or instance replacement is required, ensuring zero impact on service operations. Data remains untouched, as all optimization occurs at the account and billing layers.
2. Average 20% Reduction (Combination of 3 Mechanisms)
- Volume discounts via commercial optimization: -10% to 20%
- Partner rebate returns: -5% to 8%
- Free Japanese technical support: +α
3. Cash Flow Improvement via Yen-based Invoicing
By moving away from credit card payments, budget management becomes possible on a monthly invoice basis. Invoices through CloudCut are fully compliant with domestic accounting as a qualified invoice issuer. This reduces remittance fees and accounting labor, substantially easing the operational load on CFOs and accounting departments.
4. No Initial Fees & No Minimum Contract Period
The barrier to entry is minimized by requiring no initial costs or long-term commitments.
■ Reduction Process (3 Steps)
1. Billing Consolidation: Switch to the CloudCut billing system.
2. Volume Discount Application: Apply pricing conditions leveraging scale.
3. Rebate Return: Return a portion of partner rewards to the customer.
Effectiveness can be verified in as little as two weeks after implementation.
■ Target Audience
Primary targets are mid-sized and growth-oriented companies with monthly cloud spends between 1 million and 10 million yen, though smaller scales are negotiable.
Industry examples: SaaS providers, E-commerce operators, media companies, SIs, AI/Machine Learning product developers, etc.
■ Future Developments
- Launch commemorative campaign to be announced soon.
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP) support is in preparation, with a beta launch coming soon.
- Sequential expansion to major clouds, including Microsoft Azure.
■ About LEI, inc.
Trade Name: LEI, inc.
Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Business Description: Provision of cloud cost reduction service 'CloudCut'
URL: https://lei-inc.jp/
This service reduces Amazon Web Services (AWS) operational costs by an average of 20% without making any changes to current system configurations. Implementation is completed using only read-only permissions, resulting in zero downtime and no access to system data. A 30-second free diagnosis is available prior to introduction, and there are no initial fees or minimum contract periods.
*The 'average 20% reduction' is based on the track record of global provider partners associated with CloudCut. This same reduction rate will be offered in the Japanese market. The cumulative cloud cost management track record of these global partners exceeds 230 billion yen.
■ Background: Structural Expansion of Cloud Fees and Payment Burdens
Due to the weakening yen, price revisions for various AWS services, and the rapid expansion of workloads related to generative AI—leading to increased costs for GPUs, inference, and large-scale data transfers—cloud spending by Japanese companies has continued to grow at double-digit annual rates since 2023. As the use of AI models becomes more common, computational resources, storage, and transfer volumes expand, necessitating a review of expenditure structures.
However, traditional cost optimization efforts require time from SREs and infrastructure engineers, creating a dilemma as it diverts resources from core development. Furthermore, direct dollar-denominated payments to overseas entities impose burdens such as uncertainty in budget management due to exchange rate fluctuations, remittance fees, and the labor involved in processing overseas invoices.
CloudCut addresses these challenges through a new approach: reducing costs while maintaining the current configuration without operational overhead, and alleviating payment burdens with yen-based invoicing.
■ Four Key Features of CloudCut
1. Zero Configuration Changes & No Downtime
Implementation is completed with read-only permissions. No re-architecture or instance replacement is required, ensuring zero impact on service operations. Data remains untouched, as all optimization occurs at the account and billing layers.
2. Average 20% Reduction (Combination of 3 Mechanisms)
- Volume discounts via commercial optimization: -10% to 20%
- Partner rebate returns: -5% to 8%
- Free Japanese technical support: +α
3. Cash Flow Improvement via Yen-based Invoicing
By moving away from credit card payments, budget management becomes possible on a monthly invoice basis. Invoices through CloudCut are fully compliant with domestic accounting as a qualified invoice issuer. This reduces remittance fees and accounting labor, substantially easing the operational load on CFOs and accounting departments.
4. No Initial Fees & No Minimum Contract Period
The barrier to entry is minimized by requiring no initial costs or long-term commitments.
■ Reduction Process (3 Steps)
1. Billing Consolidation: Switch to the CloudCut billing system.
2. Volume Discount Application: Apply pricing conditions leveraging scale.
3. Rebate Return: Return a portion of partner rewards to the customer.
Effectiveness can be verified in as little as two weeks after implementation.
■ Target Audience
Primary targets are mid-sized and growth-oriented companies with monthly cloud spends between 1 million and 10 million yen, though smaller scales are negotiable.
Industry examples: SaaS providers, E-commerce operators, media companies, SIs, AI/Machine Learning product developers, etc.
■ Future Developments
- Launch commemorative campaign to be announced soon.
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP) support is in preparation, with a beta launch coming soon.
- Sequential expansion to major clouds, including Microsoft Azure.
■ About LEI, inc.
Trade Name: LEI, inc.
Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Business Description: Provision of cloud cost reduction service 'CloudCut'
URL: https://lei-inc.jp/
FAQ
CloudCutを導入する際、システムの構成変更やダウンタイムは発生しますか？
いいえ、発生しません。読み取り権限のみで導入が完結し、リアーキテクチャやインスタンスの入れ替えも不要なため、サービス稼働に影響を与えずに導入可能です。
コスト削減の主な仕組みを教えてください。
商流最適化によるボリュームディスカウント（10〜20%減）、パートナーリベートの還元（5〜8%減）、および日本語テクニカルサポートの無料化の3つを組み合わせています。
セキュリティ面での懸念はありませんか？
CloudCutは読み取り権限のみを使用し、システムのデータには一切触れない仕組みを採用しているため、安全に利用いただけます。
サービスの利用にあたって初期費用や最低契約期間はありますか？
初期費用は無料で、最低契約期間も設定されていません。導入の障壁を最小限に抑えています。
AWS以外のクラウドサービスにも対応していますか？
現在はAWSに対応していますが、Google Cloud Platform（GCP）の近日対応を準備中であり、その後Microsoft Azure等へも順次拡大予定です。