Case Study: EPX achieves 24x7 database reliability, lower TCO and 30-minute weekly management with Quest's SharePlex

Financial company protects databases with replication

EPX, a U.S. financial services firm that processes roughly 2 million transactions a day, needed a reliable bi-directional database replication solution to guarantee 24x7 transaction processing and protect sensitive customer data. After a two-year, costly GoldenGate implementation that lacked built-in verification (leading to a data sync error and settlement losses) and required a full‑time admin, EPX sought a simpler, more dependable alternative.

Following a month-long proof of concept, EPX deployed SharePlex and was fully running in days. SharePlex’s built-in verification and Compare & Repair tools delivered accurate, high‑availability replication, cut weekly administration from about 30 hours to 30 minutes, halved total cost of ownership versus GoldenGate, and provided responsive support to ensure continuous, reliable transaction processing.

EPX

Patrick Smith

Senior Database Administrator