Fathom Case Study on Database Migration to SingleStore

This case study details Fathom's transition from MySQL, Redis, and DynamoDB to SingleStore to enhance their website analytics platform. Fathom, a rapidly growing analytics software company, faced challenges in scaling their application due to increasing data ingestion and performance issues. The study outlines Fathom's business goals, including maintaining independence and improving user experience. It describes the technology requirements for a suitable database, emphasizing the need for massive concurrency, manageable costs, and fast analytics. After evaluating several options, Fathom selected SingleStore for its performance and compatibility with existing MySQL queries. The migration resulted in significant improvements, including a 1,000x increase in query performance and a reduction in data export time to under 30 seconds. The case study highlights the positive business outcomes, such as optimized infrastructure spending and the ability to deliver user-requested features, ultimately allowing Fathom to scale effectively and enhance customer experience.