2x cost optimization for AI-powered cardiac imaging software

To ensure the reliability and quality of the main company's application before release, the client validated it with automated test suites. However, the variability in testing frequency and load poses a significant challenge, impacting optimal system performance and complicating resource management.

Since automated tests needed significant resources, the client's team executed them on dedicated servers and only overnight to avoid interrupting other tasks. However, as testing needs grew, server capacity fell short, causing process delays. Scaling it up was a pricey solution, so client needed to find workarounds.

Given the sensitive nature of healthcare data, the client wanted to ensure the automated testing infrastructure was secure and compliant, along with the whole product. Data protection, access controls, and regulatory compliance remain paramount in all its aspects and need additional care.

By selecting AWS as a cloud provider, we gained access to custom AMIs like Windows 10 or Windows 11, addressing the client's precise needs. This allows the client to host their application natively and efficiently, optimizing overall resource usage.

Understanding client's testing needs and challenges, our team has optimized server usage accordingly. By automating the creation of temporary EC2 VMs dedicated to testing, our infrastructure maintains the flexibility to accommodate various test suites, all while leveraging the cost savings offered by Spot Instances.

To ensure high-level security, OpsWorks experts provided comprehensive security training for the in-house team involved in managing and accessing the automated testing infrastructure. We educated employees on best practices for data protection, phishing awareness, and incident response protocols to mitigate human-related security risks and enhance security.