→ Execute a safe migration that maintains total reliability for merchants.
→ Clean up the system by removing 50TB of old data before the move.
→ Hardened security to meet the highest global financial standards.
→ Modernize the architecture to handle 10x more transaction volume.
We archived 50TB of old data before the upgrade. This made the databases "lean," reducing the risk of errors during the move.
We created exact copies of the system to test the new Aurora MySQL 3 performance against real traffic before going live.
CutoverUsing precision timing and smart traffic routing, we switched the systems over while they were running. Zero transactions were dropped.
Archived and Reclaimed 50TB of Aurora Storage and optimized I/O,resulting in an additional $90,000 in ARR savings.
Every payment went through. There were zero dropped queries across all 11 clusters during the entire window.
The new environment is tuned for speed, providing a faster experience for Paystack’s merchants and customers.
The foundation is now "future-proofed" for the next 3 years, ready to support Paystack’s expansion into the US and EU.
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