Microsoft Solutions Partner
March 20, 2025
Executive Summary
A tech company in South Africa needed a faster and safer way to update a financial services app. Previously, they used a manual method with Amazon EC2, which was slow and error-prone. Therefore, we helped them move to AWS ECS. As a result, with support from tools like CodePipeline and CodeDeploy, their system became faster, more secure, and cheaper to run.
Deployment Challenges in Financial Services Projects
At first, the team had to log into servers, copy code, and run it by hand. However, this took a lot of time and often led to mistakes. To fix this, they needed to:
- Automate deployments
- Lower costs and reduce time spent on updates
- Keep the app available without interruption
Otherwise, they faced slower updates, higher risks, and more security problems.
Why AWS ECS Automation Fits Financial Services Needs
To solve these problems, the team chose AWS ECS. Here’s why:
- First, it runs systems automatically without needing much manual work.
- Next, it adjusts to traffic changes using auto-scaling.
- In addition, it keeps apps running across different zones for better uptime.
- Finally, it uses resources wisely, which cuts down on costs.
All these benefits make AWS ECS ideal for financial services that need reliability and speed.
AWS ECS Automation Architecture for Financial Services
To build a strong solution, we used the following AWS tools:
- AWS Fargate: Runs containers without needing to manage servers
- AWS CodePipeline: Automates the entire process from code to production
- AWS CodeBuild: Builds and tests updates before releasing them
- AWS CodeDeploy: Sends updates without any downtime
- AWS CloudWatch: Monitors the app and sends alerts for issues
- AWS IAM: Controls access securely with user roles
Together, these tools formed a system that worked faster and more reliably than before.
Results of AWS ECS Automation in Financial Services
The new system made a big difference. For example:
- First, the company saw a 30% cost reduction by using only the resources they needed.
- Second, uptime increased to 99.95%, even during high traffic.
- Third, deployments are now 80% faster, taking only 10 minutes.
- In addition, automation removed human error entirely.
- Also, the app now supports 50% more users with no performance issues.
- Lastly, response times improved by 60% thanks to real-time alerts from CloudWatch.
Future of AWS ECS Automation in Financial Services
Looking ahead, the company plans to expand this system to more financial projects. Going forward, we will continue to support their growth with smarter, faster, and more reliable cloud solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is AWS ECS automation for financial services? AWS ECS automation for financial services means using Amazon’s container system to manage how apps are updated and scaled. In other words, it helps companies in the finance sector save time and avoid mistakes by doing these tasks automatically.
- Why should financial services companies use AWS ECS? To begin with, AWS ECS handles the tech side so your team doesn’t have to. Also, it adjusts to traffic changes and works across many data centers. As a result, it keeps financial apps running smoothly and lowers costs.
- How does AWS ECS improve security in financial services? For starters, ECS works with IAM (Identity and Access Management), which controls who can do what. In addition, by using automation tools like CodeDeploy, the system avoids mistakes that happen with manual work.
- What AWS tools work best with ECS for finance projects? Along with ECS, tools like CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy help move code from idea to live app. Plus, CloudWatch keeps an eye on performance, and IAM keeps everything secure.
- How can ECS automation help cut costs? First, it stops you from paying for servers you don’t need. Then, it saves time by automating updates. In total, these changes can cut costs by up to 30%.
- Can ECS automation handle more users as apps grow? Yes. Since ECS can scale automatically, it grows as your app gets more users. So, your app stays fast and reliable even during busy times.
- How fast can updates be rolled out using ECS automation? With AWS ECS and tools like CodeDeploy, updates can go live in under 10 minutes. That’s a big improvement compared to the hours it used to take.
About KineticSkunk™
KineticSkunk™ is a trusted AWS Advanced partner that helps businesses build fast, secure, and cost-effective cloud systems. We specialize in automation, scalability, and cloud best practices. To learn more, visit www.kineticskunk.io and to enquire about AWS services and solutions enquire here.
