AWS Traffic Optimisation Case Study: Improving Global Performance and Disaster Recovery Readiness

Executive Summary

Ficode helped a leading veterinary orthopaedic planning platform improve global application performance, simplify traffic management, and strengthen disaster recovery readiness using AWS networking services.

By implementing AWS Global Accelerator and AWS Route 53, we established a globally optimised traffic entry layer that reduced routing complexity, improved user access across multiple regions, and enabled seamless disaster recovery failover without manual DNS intervention.

The solution created a scalable, resilient AWS architecture capable of supporting future regional expansion while maintaining operational stability and business continuity.

Client Overview

The client operates a specialist veterinary orthopaedic planning platform serving healthcare professionals across multiple geographic regions.

As the user base expanded internationally, the organisation required a more efficient AWS traffic management strategy to deliver consistent application performance, improve network resilience, and support disaster recovery objectives.

Ficode was engaged to design and implement a scalable AWS networking solution that would optimise user traffic routing while simplifying operational management.

Business Challenges

The platform’s growing international user base exposed limitations in its existing regional traffic routing architecture.

Key challenges included:

• Inconsistent application performance for users accessing the platform from different regions.
• Increasing complexity in traffic management and DNS routing configurations.
• Manual disaster recovery procedures requiring DNS changes during failover events.
• Operational risks associated with delayed traffic propagation during recovery scenarios.
• Limited visibility into regional traffic flows and failover readiness.

The organisation needed a cloud-native AWS solution capable of delivering high availability, simplified traffic management, and automated disaster recovery support.

Ficode Solution

Ficode implemented a global traffic acceleration architecture using AWS Global Accelerator and AWS Route 53 to provide a single entry point for all application traffic.

The solution enabled:

• Optimised routing through the AWS global network.
• Improved user experience for geographically distributed users.
• Simplified DNS architecture.
• Controlled disaster recovery traffic switching.
• Reduced operational complexity.
• Enhanced platform resilience and availability.

Ireland remained the primary production region, while APAC was maintained as a warm standby environment capable of receiving production traffic during disaster recovery events.

Key Features

• Global network entry layer routing users through the AWS edge network.
• Simplified production traffic model aligned with DR planning.
• Phased, zero-disruption rollout with validation at each stage.
• Clean, controlled traffic switching for future DR events.

Security & Scalability

The solution was designed around AWS best practices for security, resilience, and scalability.

Key benefits included:

• Secure traffic routing through AWS Global Accelerator.
• Multi-region disaster recovery readiness.
• High availability architecture supporting regional failover.
• Scalable traffic distribution without application redesign.
• Continuous monitoring through Amazon CloudWatch and AWS-native observability services.
• Automated recovery workflows powered by AWS Lambda and Step Functions.

Results & Business Impact

Improved Global Application Performance

Users now access the platform through AWS’s global network infrastructure, reducing latency and improving responsiveness across geographic regions.

Simplified Traffic Management

The organisation consolidated multiple routing configurations into a streamlined traffic management model, improving operational efficiency and reducing administrative overhead.

Faster Disaster Recovery Readiness

Traffic can now be redirected through a controlled AWS failover mechanism without relying on manual DNS changes, significantly reducing recovery complexity.

Reduced Operational Risk

The standardised traffic management approach eliminates uncertainty during disaster recovery events and improves business continuity planning.

Scalable Foundation for Growth

The new architecture supports future regional expansion and increased user demand while maintaining high availability and performance standards.

Conclusion

By implementing a modern AWS traffic optimisation strategy powered by AWS Global Accelerator and Route 53, Ficode helped the client improve global application performance, simplify traffic management, and strengthen disaster recovery readiness.

The solution created a scalable and resilient cloud foundation capable of supporting future growth, regional expansion, and business continuity objectives while maintaining operational simplicity.