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Zero Downtime Migration: Rackspace to AWS
Barrett Values Centre (BVC), a global consultancy firm, specializes in cultural and leadership assessments that help organizations align their values and improve performance. With over 5 million survey responses and clients like Volvo and Unilever, BVC’s tools are trusted worldwide. Partnering with us, BVC successfully migrated their infrastructure to AWS, achieving zero downtime and unlocking new levels of performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
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3x
scalability for handling 30,000 concurrent users.
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25%
cost savings via optimized resource allocation.
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Chris Gomez
CEO, Barret Value Center
The Challenge
BVC faced critical challenges with its Rackspace infrastructure, particularly during high-demand survey periods. The system lacked scalability, often slowing down or experiencing outages when traffic surged, which significantly impacted user experience and survey reliability. High operational costs further compounded the problem, as manual resource provisioning and rigid pricing models increased expenses. Compliance with GDPR regulations was another pressing concern, as Rackspace lacked the necessary tools to ensure robust data protection, leaving sensitive client information vulnerable. Additionally, the platform offered limited monitoring capabilities, delaying issue detection and hindering timely resolution. These limitations made infrastructure migration essential for BVC’s continued growth and operational efficiency.
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Our Solution
To modernize BVC’s infrastructure and ensure seamless scalability, we executed a Lift-and-Shift migration to AWS. This approach enhanced system performance, security, and efficiency while ensuring zero downtime. Key improvements included:
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Scalability & Performance
AWS Auto Scaling and Load Balancers enabled dynamic resource allocation, supporting 30,000+ concurrent users without slowdowns. The new cloud-based setup automatically adjusts to demand, preventing slowdowns even during peak usage.
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Operational Efficiency
Tedious manual processes, such as handling survey data and generating reports were automated with AWS Lambda and optimized data retrieval using Redis caching via ElastiCache.
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Security & Compliance
AWS WAF, IAM policies, and Secrets Manager ensured GDPR compliance, encrypted data, and real-time threat protection. These advanced security measures now protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with global regulations.
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Infrastructure Optimization
The new system built on Amazon RDS Aurora (Multi-AZ) is more stable, reducing unexpected downtime, improving database reliability, reducing latency by 40% while boosting system availability.
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Streamlined Deployment & Monitoring
CI/CD pipeline with AWS CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CloudWatch enabled automated releases and real-time system insights. With automated processes in place, new features and improvements can be deployed much faster.
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Seamless Migration
AWS DMS ensured zero-downtime database transfer, with Route 53 managing DNS switchover for a smooth transition.
The Results
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90%
reduction in downtime, now under 1 hour annually for continuous availability
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40%
faster response times, improving survey processing and report generation
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3x
scalability boost, handling peak survey loads effortlessly
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25%
lower infrastructure costs, optimizing resource allocation
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80%
less manual intervention, freeing IT for strategic tasks
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100%
GDPR compliance, ensuring data security and regulatory adherence
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15%
higher customer satisfaction, driven by reliability and faster processing
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