Frequently Asked Questions
Privacy & Data Collection
What types of information does Sedai collect from users?
Sedai collects information you provide directly (such as your name, company, email address during registration, demo requests, communications, newsletter subscriptions, and job applications), as well as information collected automatically when you use the Services (including device information, usage data, and information from cookies and similar technologies). Payment information is collected by third-party processors. Source
How does Sedai use cookies and similar technologies?
Sedai and its third-party partners use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different services. Cookies may be session-based (disappear after closing your browser) or persistent (remain after closing your browser). These technologies help Sedai understand usage, personalize experiences, and improve services. Source
What information does Sedai collect when I register or request a demo?
When you register or request a demo, Sedai may collect your first and last name, company, email address, your company’s current cloud and monitoring providers, and any other information you choose to provide to help prepare for the demo. Source
Does Sedai collect payment information?
If you make a purchase through Sedai's Services, your payment-related information (such as credit card or other financial information) is collected by Sedai's third-party payment processor on Sedai's behalf. Source
What device and usage information does Sedai collect?
Sedai receives information about the device and software you use to access its Services, including IP address, browser type, operating system version, device identifiers, and usage data such as pages viewed, searches conducted, and dates/times of visits. Source
Data Use & Purpose
How does Sedai use the information it collects?
Sedai uses collected information to provide, maintain, improve, and enhance its Services; personalize your experience; understand and analyze usage; communicate with you; provide updates and customer support; develop new features; facilitate transactions; prevent fraud; comply with legal obligations; and for other purposes disclosed at the time of collection. Source
Does Sedai use my information for marketing?
Sedai may use your information for marketing purposes, such as developing and providing promotional materials that may be relevant or of interest to you. You can unsubscribe from promotional emails via the link provided in the emails. Source
How does Sedai use anonymized or aggregate data?
Sedai may generate anonymized, aggregate data containing only de-identified, non-personal information, which may be used to publish reports or for other analytical purposes. Source
Data Sharing & Third Parties
Does Sedai share my information with third parties?
Sedai may share your information with vendors and service providers in connection with providing its Services. Sedai does not rent, sell, or share your information with nonaffiliated companies for their direct marketing purposes unless you give permission. Source
What analytics partners does Sedai use?
Sedai uses analytics services such as Google Analytics, ZoomInfo, Amplitude, and HubSpot to collect and process certain analytics data. These services may also collect information about your use of other websites, apps, and online resources. Source
Can I opt out of marketing communications from Sedai?
Yes, you can unsubscribe from Sedai's promotional emails via the link provided in the emails. Even if you opt out of promotional messages, you will continue to receive administrative messages. Source
How does Sedai handle legal requests for information?
Sedai may access, preserve, and disclose your information if required or appropriate to comply with law enforcement requests, legal process, or to protect rights, property, or safety. Source
What happens to my information if Sedai is acquired or merges with another company?
Your information may be transferred to service providers, advisors, or other third parties in connection with a corporate transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale. The use of your information will remain governed by the Privacy Policy in effect at the time the information was collected. Source
User Rights & Choices
How can I update my information with Sedai?
You can update your account information by emailing Sedai at privacy@sedai.io. Source
How can I control cookies on Sedai's website?
You can modify your cookie settings through your web browser's "Help" file. Note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use all features of Sedai's Services. Source
How can I contact Sedai about privacy concerns?
You can email Sedai at privacy@sedai.io or write to 6701 Koll Center Pkwy #250, Pleasanton CA, 94566 for any privacy-related questions, comments, or concerns. Source
Security & Compliance
How does Sedai protect my information?
Sedai uses physical and electronic safeguards designed to improve the security of the information it maintains. However, no electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, so Sedai cannot guarantee absolute security. Source
Is Sedai SOC 2 certified?
Yes, Sedai is SOC 2 certified, demonstrating adherence to stringent security requirements and industry standards for data protection and compliance. Source
Children & International Visitors
Does Sedai collect information from children?
Sedai does not knowingly collect, maintain, or use personal information from children under 13 years of age, and its Services are not directed to children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact Sedai at privacy@sedai.io. Source
How does Sedai handle data for international visitors?
Sedai's Services are hosted in the United States and intended for visitors located within the U.S. If you use the Services from other regions, your information will be transferred to the U.S. for storage and processing. By providing information, you consent to this transfer. Source
Platform Features & Capabilities
What is Sedai and what does it do?
Sedai is an autonomous cloud platform that simplifies cloud operations by acting independently on your behalf. It continuously learns from experience and finds opportunities to optimize cloud resources, improve performance, and reduce costs, executing these optimizations directly in production environments. Source
What are the main features of Sedai's platform?
Sedai offers autonomous optimization, proactive issue resolution, release intelligence, Smart SLOs, comprehensive integrations, cloud cost optimization, and productivity enhancements. It supports real-time optimization across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, and more. Source
What integrations does Sedai support?
Sedai integrates with major cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, IBM Cloud, Oracle Cloud), notification providers (Slack, Teams, Webhook, Email), ITSMs (BMC, Jira, ServiceNow), monitoring/APM tools (AppDynamics, CloudWatch, DataDog, Dynatrace, New Relic, Prometheus), IaC/CI-CD tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Terraform), Kubernetes autoscalers, and data/streaming platforms (Google Dataflow, Databricks, Amazon RDS). Source
How does Sedai help with cloud cost optimization?
Sedai autonomously optimizes cloud resources in real-time, reducing overprovisioning and improving resource utilization. Customers like KnowBe4 achieved up to 50% savings in production, and Palo Alto Networks saved $3.5 million. Source
How does Sedai improve application performance?
Sedai enhances application performance by reducing latency and improving response times. For example, Belcorp achieved a 77% reduction in AWS Lambda latency, and Campspot saw a 34% reduction. Source
What security and compliance certifications does Sedai have?
Sedai is SOC 2 certified, demonstrating its commitment to high standards of security and compliance. Source
Implementation & Support
How long does it take to implement Sedai?
Sedai's plug-and-play implementation takes just 5 minutes for general setup and 15 minutes for specific use cases like AWS Lambda. Live onboarding support, comprehensive documentation, and a Slack community are available for assistance. Source
What technical documentation is available for Sedai?
Sedai provides a comprehensive Getting Started Guide, Dataflow Optimization Documentation, and other resources to help users explore and configure the platform. Source
What support options does Sedai offer?
Sedai offers live onboarding assistance, a Slack community for real-time support, comprehensive documentation, and the option to schedule onboarding calls for personalized help. Source
Use Cases & Customer Success
Who can benefit from using Sedai?
Sedai is designed for Site Reliability Engineers, Platform Engineers, DevOps teams, Engineering Leaders, CTOs, and Architects in organizations managing cloud operations across industries such as cybersecurity, SaaS, financial services, e-commerce, and more. Source
What business impact can customers expect from Sedai?
Customers can expect cost savings (e.g., KnowBe4 achieved up to 50% savings, Palo Alto Networks saved $3.5M), productivity gains (over 90% reduction in manual toil), performance improvements (up to 77% latency reduction), availability enhancements, and a calculated ROI of 762% with a payback period of 3 months. Source
Can you share specific customer success stories with Sedai?
Yes. KnowBe4 achieved up to 50% cost savings in production, Palo Alto Networks saved $3.5M and reduced Kubernetes costs by 46%, Belcorp reduced AWS Lambda latency by 77%, and Campspot achieved a 34% reduction in latency. Source
What industries are represented in Sedai's case studies?
Sedai's case studies include cybersecurity, information technology, information services, financial services, SaaS, supply chain solutions, insurance software, scientific research, e-commerce, and online travel. Source
Who are some of Sedai's notable customers?
Notable customers include Palo Alto Networks, HP, Experian, KnowBe4, Capital One, Flex, Guidewire, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Freshworks. Source
Competition & Differentiation
How does Sedai differ from other cloud optimization tools?
Sedai offers 100% autonomous optimization, executing improvements in real-time without manual intervention. Unlike competitors that provide recommendations (e.g., StormForge, nOps), Sedai acts directly. It also provides proactive issue resolution, release intelligence, and comprehensive optimization across multiple platforms. Source
What are Sedai's unique features compared to competitors?
Unique features include 100% autonomous optimization, proactive issue resolution, release intelligence, Smart SLOs, comprehensive multi-cloud optimization, AI-driven insights, autonomous concurrency, and real-time execution. Source
Why should a customer choose Sedai over alternatives?
Customers should choose Sedai for its autonomous execution, comprehensive optimization across platforms, AI-driven insights, proactive issue resolution, and proven business impact (e.g., cost savings, productivity gains, performance improvements). Source
Policy Updates & Additional Information
How will I know if Sedai updates its Privacy Policy?
Sedai will post any adjustments to the Privacy Policy on its website. If there are material changes to how personal information is used or shared, Sedai will notify users through the Services, by email, or other communication. Source
Where can I find more information about Sedai's privacy practices?
You can review Sedai's full Privacy Policy at https://sedai.io/privacy-policy for comprehensive details on data collection, use, sharing, and user rights.