Transformative UX Excellence: How Akraya Empowered a Tech Giant to Overcome Global Challenges & Accelerate Innovation
Client Background
A Global Fortune 500 technology leader in search, cloud computing, and consumer ecosystems, operating in 150+ countries.
Challenges Faced
This section outlines the core difficulties and pain points the client was experiencing. It provides context on the hurdles that needed to be overcome before achieving the successful outcome.
Post-Restructuring Instability:
Layoffs created critical gaps in UX Research (UXR) capacity.
Vendor Dissatisfaction:
Poor service quality delayed projects and eroded trust.
Budgetary Volatility:
Unpredictable resource allocation demanded cost-efficient scaling.
Slow Onboarding:
Contractor integration took 3–6 months, stalling product timelines.


Akraya’s Strategic Solution
To ensure non biased yet impactful research pedigree, our team created a blueprint for enterprise UXR success for the client. Akraya’s Solution
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Rapid Deployment of Elite UXR Talent:
Pre-vetted experts with prior client experience slashed onboarding by 65%. Tiered skill matching for optimal resource utilization.
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UXR Center of Excellence (CoE):
Centralized governance, tools, and processes for 12+ dispersed teams. Standardized workflows (research templates, analytics dashboards).
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Hyper-Customized Enablement:
2-week "Immersion Workshops" for new hires. 15+ tailored playbooks for product verticals (cloud, advertising, hardware).
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Continuous Upskilling:
Quarterly training on AI-driven UX analytics and inclusive design. Mentorship programs pairing experts with client teams.
Measurable Outcomes

Operational
72% faster time-to-productivity (14 days vs. 8 weeks); 40% faster project delivery.

Financial
$1.2M annual onboarding savings; 22% lower vendor management costs; 98% budget adherence.

Business
300% increase in UXR output (450+ reports in Q1); 15% shorter product cycles; 4.8/5 user satisfaction.
Conclusion
Akraya transformed operational chaos into a scalable UXR engine, enabling innovation leadership, cost savings, and enhanced user satisfaction.