PubNub Infrastructure Management Case Study

This case study outlines the partnership between PubNub and Instaclustr, focusing on the challenges faced by PubNub in managing their self-hosted Apache Cassandra database. As PubNub experienced rapid growth, they encountered significant difficulties in scaling their infrastructure, which culminated in a critical database incident that exposed vulnerabilities. In response, PubNub's engineering team recognized the need for specialized support and chose to collaborate with Instaclustr to leverage their managed platform and expertise in open source data technologies. The results of this partnership included seamless management of 255TB of data, significant resource savings by eliminating the need for additional database engineers, and a shift in operational burden that allowed PubNub's team to concentrate on strategic projects. The proactive management and strategic guidance provided by Instaclustr led to improved system stability and efficiency, enabling PubNub to focus on innovation and delivering enhanced customer experiences.