How Plume scaled its database to manage 500M+ smart devices

Plume, a leader in smart home services, faced database scalability challenges managing over half a billion devices globally. The company migrated from MongoDB to Amazon DocumentDB, a fully managed service compatible with MongoDB workloads. This move significantly increased scalability, allowing Plume to handle 50,000 API calls per minute effortlessly.
Key benefits included:
• Reduced need for in-house database management
• Cost savings equivalent to 3-5 Silicon Valley salaries
• Decreased latency and improved security
• Seamless integration with minimal code changes
AWS collaboration provided valuable insights and support, enabling Plume to focus on delivering flawless wireless internet experiences.