Client Overview:
EduGrow Academy, an emerging e-learning platform, was struggling with slow loading times, limited storage capacity, and an inability to handle spikes in user traffic during course launches. They sought a cloud solution to provide seamless learning experiences to their growing user base.
Challenge:
- Existing hosting infrastructure could not accommodate high traffic volumes, leading to crashes during peak times.
- High latency affected video streaming quality, frustrating users.
- Limited storage for educational content and lack of an automated scaling mechanism.
Solution:
Astronus Tech developed a robust, scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS:
- Migrated the platform to AWS Elastic Beanstalk for automated scaling and simplified management.
- Utilized Amazon CloudFront and S3 for low-latency video streaming and efficient content delivery.
- Integrated AWS Lambda for serverless processing of background tasks, such as user authentication and data analysis.
- Implemented DynamoDB for a highly scalable and low-latency database to manage user data and course progress.
- Monitored performance using AWS CloudWatch to proactively address any issues.
Results:
- Increased platform uptime to 99.98%, ensuring a seamless learning experience for users.
- Reduced video buffering times by 40%, improving overall user satisfaction.
- Scaled effortlessly to support a 5x increase in users during peak traffic.
- Streamlined content management and delivery, saving EduGrow 30% in operational costs.
Key Takeaways:
EduGrow Academy transformed its e-learning platform into a fast, reliable, and scalable solution, enabling them to attract and retain more students while staying ahead in a competitive market.
