✦ Introducing Sandman ✦
Sandman automatically shuts down Azure VMs when shifts end, notifies users via Microsoft Teams, and lets them postpone with one click — so you save money without disrupting anyone.
How It Works
Schedule
Define shift start & end times for each VM through the admin dashboard
Notify
At shift end, the user gets a Teams message: “Can we stop your machine?”
Postpone
Need more time? Pick 1–3 hours directly from the Teams card with one click
Deallocate
VM shuts down automatically — savings are logged to the dashboard
Trust & Compliance
Pricing & Estimated Savings
Savings calculator
Estimated monthly savings
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4 vCPU, 32 GB (~€200 / VM / month)
Calculator uses an illustrative ~€200 per VM per month (4 vCPU, 32 GB; same numeric basis as tier prices). Formula: hourly VM cost × 22 weekdays × 8 hours off-hours × VM count, minus tier price. Estimates assume D-series Azure–style VMs running 24/7 with modeled off-hours shutdown; actual savings depend on size, count, and schedule.