Database Migration Services
Customer success story
Ruby Play Network slashed AWS costs and secured seamless player experiences.
PostgreSQL tuning enabled high-performance database scaling.
Pythian modernized database workflows to liberate engineering teams and secure application stability.
Ruby Play Network, a fast-growing New Zealand crypto and gaming studio, faced a massive monthly surge of over 10 million rows in its AWS Aurora PostgreSQL databases. This rapid expansion created critical technical bottlenecks that threatened player engagement and developer productivity. To build a proactive database strategy, Ruby Play partnered with Pythian. Pythian performed comprehensive health checks and security assessments and provided targeted recommendations that were integrated directly into Ruby Play's active sprint cycles. Today, the gaming platform runs on an optimized, highly available infrastructure that lowers AWS cloud expenses and supports seamless player scaling.
Our number one priority at Ruby Play Network is the performance of our app for developers and players, especially as we are scaling and growing our player base. The rapid growth we saw was a sign of success. Success signals a need for scalability. Feature development requires more data being added to our databases; this would directly affect the performance of the app. We did not want to be reactive. We wanted to be proactive—ensuring a seamless developer and player experience.”
Dylan Johnson
Head of Technology, Ruby Play Network
70+
Employees are more productive
3
Gaming products scaled faster
130K
Users enjoy a stable experience
Transition from reactive database management to proactive product innovation.
Escalating data volumes threatened performance and stifled developer velocity amid rapid platform scaling.
Pythian introduced a robust Amazon Aurora scalability strategy that reduced AWS expenses and ensured system stability.
Pythian worked closely with our development teams. By understanding our development process, they provided the exact recommendations our teams needed to improve performance as part of our sprint cycles. Their PostgreSQL for AWS Aurora performance optimizations enabled our business to scale successfully.”
Dylan Johnson
Head of Technology, Ruby Play Network
Managing overwhelming data growth
Over 10 million new rows were added monthly, with projections for even faster growth, overwhelming the existing database infrastructure.
Ineffective temporary manual solutions
Ruby Play’s manual data archiving, a reactive measure, could not keep pace with rapid growth, creating ongoing operational burdens.
Development pipeline bottlenecks
The focus on managing database scalability diverted technical teams from core development. This called for a proactive, permanent solution to prevent further bottlenecks.
Lack of specialized internal expertise
Identifying internal limitations in managing the escalating data volumes, Ruby Play's CTO recognized the need for support from an external partner.
Custom improvements stabilized the platform and lowered cloud bills.
Pythian optimized the gaming company’s cloud system to handle massive data surges without slowing down. Our consultants fine-tuned the database settings, organized how data is stored, and added specific technical tweaks to prevent crashes during busy traffic peaks. These custom improvements stabilized the entire platform while lowering their monthly AWS cloud computing bills.
Comprehensive assessments identified hidden risks to protect critical revenue pipelines.
Pythian performed a thorough technical health check to find and fix security weaknesses in the database. Our team provided clear insight into system risks, helping leadership make smart security decisions as the business grew. We implemented industry best practices, including regular software updates and secure configurations, to strengthen the platform's defences and protect vital revenue pipelines.
Continuous monitoring catches system slowdowns before they affect users.
Our team set up a proactive 24/7 monitoring system to keep a constant eye on the database in real time. We built custom automated alarms that immediately alert the technical team to system trends before they can slow down the app. These monitoring tools minimize the risk of sudden crashes, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted experience for global users.
Robust backup policies and configuration tweaks prepared the platform for continuous growth.
Pythian implemented strong safeguards to ensure the app stays online and runs reliably even during technical issues. We updated database backup policies and recovery structures so the system could withstand unexpected glitches. We also extended performance data storage to a full month, letting the engineering team track long-term trends and scale the platform smoothly as the player base grows.
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