Case Study: SwipedOn achieves scalable, secure AWS database performance and cost optimization with Rackspace Technology

Database optimization and security on AWS helps SwipedOn deliver a world-class access service

SwipedOn, a Tauranga, New Zealand–based developer of a global visitor management platform, was scaling rapidly across 70+ countries and needed reliable 24x7 AWS support, stronger security, and simpler database management to keep pace with international demand. With limited in‑house DevOps resources, the company sought a partner to proactively monitor infrastructure, validate architectural changes, and help optimize costs and performance.

Rackspace Technology built a new well‑architected AWS environment, provided a dedicated engineer and ongoing architectural consultations, implemented security and monitoring (AWS WAF, CloudWatch) and automated RDS database management. The partnership freed SwipedOn to focus on user‑facing features, improved security and compliance, and delivered continuous cost optimization through rightsizing and monthly reporting—reducing operational overhead while supporting millions of movements across thousands of locations.

SwipedOn

Matt Cooney

Chief Technology Officer