Case Study: PubNub achieves real-time reliability and scalable Cassandra management with NetApp Instaclustr

PubNub manages 255TB of data with Instaclustr

PubNub, a leader in real-time infrastructure, faced significant challenges in managing its self-hosted Apache Cassandra database. The complexities of scaling this open-source technology led to infrastructure vulnerabilities and a critical database incident that disrupted operations. To ensure reliability and scalability for its platform powering over a billion devices, PubNub partnered with Instaclustr for a managed solution.

Instaclustr implemented a managed Apache Cassandra service for PubNub, optimizing database performance and providing proactive monitoring with over 40 alerts. This solution seamlessly managed 255TB of data and eliminated the need to hire four additional full-time engineers, resulting in significant cost savings. With the operational burden lifted, PubNub's team could refocus on innovation, powering trillions of monthly API calls with a resilient and scalable infrastructure.

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