Case Study: 2U achieves faster, scalable content delivery with Hygraph

2U manages metadata with Hygraph in a high-volume Learning Management System

2U, a global edtech company, faced a challenge with managing vast amounts of metadata for their high-volume Learning Management System. Their previous custom-built CMS was not scalable and became unsustainable as they rapidly added new university partners and course offerings. They needed a centralized, efficient solution to handle over 100 data points per brand and serve content across multiple platforms.

The company implemented Hygraph as their headless CMS. The solution provided performant GraphQL APIs that improved frontend load times, leading to higher conversion rates and lower bounce rates. Key features like Single Sign-On (SSO) for security and an intuitive UI were crucial to their choice. The migration to Hygraph was completed in half the expected time, and the platform's scalability prepares 2U for future omnichannel expansion.

2U

Jason Kaye

Director of Engineering