{"id":10944,"date":"2024-05-23T06:55:43","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T06:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/?p=10944"},"modified":"2025-04-04T15:12:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T15:12:56","slug":"kc360-customer-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/kc360-customer-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"How KC360 Achieved a 100%+ Performance Boost"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group csco-customer-stories-parent\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group csco-customer-stories\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kc360.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">KC360<\/a>, a leading international higher education consultancy supporting Third Culture Kids (TCKs), was facing a <strong>downward performance<\/strong> using their hosting, coupled with <strong>ineffective support response<\/strong>. To overcome these issues, they migrated to Rapyd. They now enjoy <strong>faster loading times<\/strong>, <strong>enhanced security,<\/strong> and <strong>exceptional support<\/strong>, solidifying their decision to switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2duq3\"><span id=\"customer-introduction\"><strong>Customer Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>KC360 supports Third Culture Kids (TCKs) through the college search and admission process. It is the brainchild of Kristi Steele, a TCK and former college recruiter. KC360 offers invaluable resources and online communities specifically designed for their unique needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>David Hare, Chief Operation Officer at KC360, brings a wealth of experience to the team. He has extensive practical experience in various sectors of the field of social enterprise. And that helps KC360 provide solutions that make a tangible difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"26sm6\"><span id=\"problem\"><strong>Problem<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to Rapyd, KC360 hosted their website on multiple platforms before.<strong><em> \u201cWe were previously hosted at Cloudways on Digital Ocean servers, for about three years, having moved on from Godaddy hosting\u201d,<\/em><\/strong> David shared with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They initially experienced a significant performance boost after moving to Cloudways. However, they faced declining effectiveness in service and support over time. Due to decreased performance, their BuddyBoss-powered community app began experiencing increasing load times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his words, <strong><em>\u201cWith a decrease in the effectiveness of Cloudways services, the ability for their support remains effective, and we noticed Buddyboss&#8217; APP was slowly getting longer load times even after we added expensive increases in applied hosting services.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>&#8220;As our customers rely entirely on our expertise and have 100% belief in our relationship, we were the only ones who were becoming frustrated with the hosting platform,&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> David shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2g6c2\"><span id=\"solution\"><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>KC360 was already a BuddyBoss customer. They immediately jumped in when they knew that the team behind BuddyBoss was launching a cloud hosting service. \u201c<strong><em>There were no doubts\u201d, <\/em><\/strong>David told us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>David believed that Rapyd\u2019s compatibility with BuddyBoss could technically upgrade his platform. <strong><em>\u201cI knew we were about to get a serious technology boost after a great deal of comparative match-making was done over a few weeks between what was being offered and what we were using at Cloudways\u201d, <\/em><\/strong>he shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With good faith in mind, they decided to migrate their website. KC360.CO opted for Performance Level 1 and Start Level 1 packages with the Enhanced Support Plan. The free migration service, facilitated by Rapyd, was remarkably smooth and successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_1-1024x372.png\" alt=\"Customer Story of KC360\" class=\"wp-image-11433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_1-1024x372.png 1024w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_1-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_1-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_1-380x138.png 380w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_1-550x200.png 550w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_1-800x291.png 800w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_1.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>&#8220;Breathtakingly successful!! Breathtaking!! The most exhilarating way to start 2024,&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> David exclaimed, reflecting on the seamless migration experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1oq3r\"><span id=\"results\"><strong>Results<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The switch to Rapyd resulted in a dramatic performance improvement. While they could not asses exact numbers, KC360 experienced a significant increase in performance, leading to faster loading times and a more seamless user experience for their clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201cI don&#8217;t know the numbers &#8211; but it must be 100&#8217;s of percentages increased in performance metrics\u201d, <\/em><\/strong>David shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the WAF (Web Application Firewall) included in Rapyd&#8217;s solution allowed KC360 to drop their previous security service, leading to cost savings. This came on top of exceptional technical support provided by Rapyd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_3-1024x372.png\" alt=\"Customer Story of KC360\" class=\"wp-image-11435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_3-1024x372.png 1024w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_3-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_3-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_3-380x138.png 380w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_3-550x200.png 550w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_3-800x291.png 800w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_3.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ah254\"><span id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since migrating to Rapyd hosting, KC360 has significantly improved its website performance and user experience. With newfound confidence in its hosting infrastructure and exceptional support, KC360 is optimistic about continued growth and delivering the best possible service to its clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>&#8220;Our clients haven&#8217;t noticed, because the service we provide through KC360&#8217;s LMS and our clients&#8217; online communities powered by Buddyboss are targeted at unique market sectors who have never had access to these sorts of services: any performance would have been ok &#8211; but we only want the best for our clients, so it matter more to us&#8221;, <\/em><\/strong>David emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_4-1024x372.png\" alt=\"Customer Story of KC360\" class=\"wp-image-11436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_4-1024x372.png 1024w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_4-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_4-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_4-380x138.png 380w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_4-550x200.png 550w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_4-800x291.png 800w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_KC360_4.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group csco-customer-stories sidebar\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group chalanges-outcome-widget widget cnvs-block-core-group-1716454065752\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group-427321083.png\" alt=\"Comparison Image for KC360\" class=\"wp-image-11951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group-427321083.png 1110w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group-427321083-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group-427321083-1024x729.png 1024w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group-427321083-768x547.png 768w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group-427321083-380x270.png 380w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group-427321083-550x391.png 550w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Group-427321083-800x569.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h6 id=\"challenges\" class=\"wp-block-heading cnvs-block-core-heading-1716547333757\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Challenges<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-cnvs-list-styled-negative cnvs-block-core-list-1716547333811\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"cnvs-block-core-list-item-1716547333770\">Slow Load Times with Cloudways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"cnvs-block-core-list-item-1716547333789\">Unresolved Performance Issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"cnvs-block-core-list-item-1716547333800\">Costly Security Solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h6 id=\"outcome\" class=\"wp-block-heading cnvs-block-core-heading-1716454433435\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Outcome<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-cnvs-list-styled-positive cnvs-block-core-list-1716456205898\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"cnvs-block-core-list-item-1716547333835\">Speed Boost with Rapyd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"cnvs-block-core-list-item-1716547333843\">Better Overall Performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"cnvs-block-core-list-item-1716456205994\">Cost Savings with WAF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group senja-widget-testimonial widget 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