How Hakuna Matata Turned an Old System into a Fast, Modern Powerhouse

Hakuna Matata helped a global standards organization ditch a slow, outdated system for a super-fast microservices platform with PostgreSQL. The result? 200% faster uploads, 30% lower costs, and a system ready for the future. Here’s the story in simple terms.

Why Old Systems Need a Makeover

Old systems, called monoliths, are like clunky flip phones in a smartphone world. They’re slow, hard to update, and expensive to maintain. For businesses handling tons of transactions, these monolithic system challenges cause big headaches. Outdated databases can’t keep up with huge data loads, slowing everything down.

Hakuna Matata stepped in to modernize a global standards leader’s system, making it fast, flexible, and ready for growth. Let’s see how!

The Client: A Global Leader with Big Needs

This organization is a big deal, serving 70,000+ customers worldwide. They manage GTIN codes (like barcodes) and track products across supply chains. Every month, they handle over 1 million data points! But their old system couldn’t keep up, and they needed a scalable logistics software solution to stay ahead.

What Was Wrong with the Old System?

The old monolithic system was a mess:

• Super Slow: It choked when too many users were on.
• Manual Work: Setting up for each client was slow and messy.
• Expensive: Costly software licenses ate up the budget.
• No Automation: Updates were a pain with no modern tools.
• Bad Experience: The clunky design frustrated users.

These monolithic system challenges were holding the client back big time.

Our Plan: A Modern, Fast System

Hakuna Matata jumped in with a bold plan to transition from monolithic to microservices. Here’s what we did:

• Free Tools: Switched to open-source tech like Angular (for the front-end), Node.js and Express.js (for the back-end), and PostgreSQL (for the database) to save money.
• Microservices: Broke the big system into 25–30 small, independent pieces that work together but can be updated separately.
• Automation: Added CI/CD pipelines for fast, no-downtime updates.
• Smart APIs: Built reusable API templates for easy connections between services.

This used the benefits of microservices architecture to make the system fast and flexible.

A Smarter Database with PostgreSQL

The old database was a bottleneck, so we moved to PostgreSQL. Why? It’s free, fast, and handles big data like a champ. Our PostgreSQL migration strategy included:

• Better Design: Set up the database to handle 80 transactions per second (TPS).
• Cool Features: Added label creation, GTIN tracking, and bulk uploads.
• Crazy Speed: Made bulk uploads 200% faster, hours turned into minutes!

This database migration gave the system the power it needed.

Three Steps to Success

We pulled this off in three clear steps:

1. Modern Tools: Used open-source technology in enterprise platforms to cut costs.
2. Microservices Setup: Built a microservices architecture for speed and scalability.
3. Testing for Speed: Made sure the system could handle 80 TPS without breaking a sweat.

This kept everything smooth and on track.

Amazing Results

The new system delivered huge wins:

• 100% Faster: Transactions now zip through twice as fast.
• 200% Quicker Uploads: Bulk data uploads are lightning-fast.
• 30% Cheaper: Saved money with open-source tools and smarter setup.
• 80 TPS: Handles busy times with ease.

These numbers changed the game for the client.

8. Long-Term Wins

The new system isn’t just fast, it’s built to last:

• Easy Teamwork: Manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers work together seamlessly.
• Super Flexible: Microservices make it easy to customize.
• No Downtime: Updates happen without interrupting anyone.
• Future-Ready: Ready for AI and advanced analytics.

This is a system that grows with the client’s needs.

Hakuna Matata: Your Modernization Heroes

“Hakuna Matata” means “no worries,” and that’s what we delivered, a modern, scalable system that’s fast and affordable. Our skills in monolith-to-microservices transitions and database migration turned a struggling platform into a superstar.

Got an old system slowing you down? Contact Hakuna Matata today to make it fast, modern, and worry-free!

FAQs: Quick Answers to Common Questions

Why switch from monolithic to microservices?
Microservices are like small, independent apps working together. They’re easier to update, scale better, and let you add new features fast.

Why use PostgreSQL for database migration?
PostgreSQL is free, handles huge data loads, and supports complex tasks, making it perfect for big businesses.

How does microservices architecture help scalability?
Microservices let you scale only the parts that need it, saving resources and keeping things fast even when demand spikes.