Rapid SaaS Migration & Cost Optimization
How we helped a growing SaaS company reduce authentication costs by 95%
The Challenge
A fast-growing SaaS company faced escalating machine-to-machine (M2M) authentication costs that threatened profitability. Their existing authentication provider charged per API call, resulting in monthly bills exceeding $50,000 as their service scaled.
The company needed a solution that could handle their growth trajectory without breaking the budget, while maintaining security standards and ensuring zero downtime during migration.
Our Approach
Requirements Assessment
Conducted comprehensive analysis of authentication patterns, API usage, and security requirements
Vendor Evaluation
Evaluated AWS Cognito and other alternatives based on cost, scalability, and feature fit
Secure Migration Plan
Designed phased migration strategy with rollback capabilities and comprehensive testing
Execution & Monitoring
Managed end-to-end migration with real-time monitoring and immediate issue resolution
The Results
95%
Cost Reduction
0
Minutes Downtime
6
Weeks to Complete
The migration to AWS Cognito reduced monthly authentication costs from $50,000+ to under $2,500 — a 95% cost reduction. The new system handles higher transaction volumes with improved performance and reliability.
Beyond cost savings, the company now has a scalable authentication infrastructure that can grow with their business without proportional cost increases, freeing up budget for product development and market expansion.