--- title: Migrating Microservice Workloads to Graviton Architecture description: Optimise microservice workloads with ARM architecture on AWS Graviton for cost reduction and performance boost in healthcare tech. --- [Skip to content](https://www.bionconsulting.com/case-studies/migrating-microservice-workloads-to-graviton-architecture#main-content) [![bion-logo-122x40](https://www.bionconsulting.com/hubfs/bion-logo-122x40.png)](https://www.bionconsulting.com?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.bionconsulting.com) - Services - DevOps - [DevOps as a Service](https://www.bionconsulting.com/devops-as-a-service) - [DevOps Services](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/devops/devops-services) - [AWS DevOps Consulting](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/devops/aws-devops-consulting) - DevSecOps - [DevSecOps Consulting](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/devsecops) - [DevSecOps Assessment](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/devsecops-assessment) - [Software Supply Chain Security](https://www.bionconsulting.com/partnerships/anchore) - Kubernetes - [Kubernetes Consulting](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/kubernetes/kubernetes-consulting-services) - [Kubernetes Security](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/kubernetes/security) - [Kubernetes Managed Services](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/kubernetes/managed-services) - [Kubernetes Migration Services](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/kubernetes/migration-services) - [Kubernetes Training](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/kubernetes/training) - AWS - [AWS Security Assessment](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/aws/security-assessment) - [AWS Cloud Security](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/aws/cloud-security) - [AWS Architecture Design](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/aws/architecture-design) - [AWS Managed Services](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/aws/managed-services) - [AWS Migration Services](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/aws/migration-services) - [AWS Cost Optimisation](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/aws/aws-cost-optimisation) - [AWS CPPO](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/aws/aws-cppo) - AI Infrastructure Services - [AI Platform Architecture](https://www.bionconsulting.com/ai-platform-architecture) - [Generative AI & LLM Deployment on AWS](https://www.bionconsulting.com/generative-ai-llm-deployment-aws) - [AI Platform Operations and MLOps](https://www.bionconsulting.com/ai-platform-operations-and-mlops-on-aws) - Observability & Monitoring - [New Relic](https://www.bionconsulting.com/partnerships/new-relic) - [Application Performance Monitoring](https://www.bionconsulting.com/new-relic/application-performance-monitoring) - [Observability for DevOps Teams](https://www.bionconsulting.com/new-relic/observability-for-devops-teams) - [New Relic Health Check](https://www.bionconsulting.com/services/new-relic/observability-health-check) - [SAP Monitoring with New Relic](https://www.bionconsulting.com/partnerships/new-relic/sap-monitoring-with-new-relic) - [Migration from Datadog](https://www.bionconsulting.com/partnerships/new-relic/migration-from-datadog) - Industries - [Financial Services & Insurance](https://www.bionconsulting.com/industries/financial-services-insurance) - [SaaS & ISV](https://www.bionconsulting.com/industries/saas-isv) - [Retail & E-commerce](https://www.bionconsulting.com/industries/retail-e-commerce) - [Travel & Hospitality](https://www.bionconsulting.com/industries/travel-hospitality) - [Healthcare & Life Sciences](https://www.bionconsulting.com/industries/healthcare-life-sciences) - [Education & EdTech](https://www.bionconsulting.com/industries/education-edtech) - Startups - [DaaS for Startups](https://www.bionconsulting.com/startups/devops) - [AWS Migration for Startups](https://www.bionconsulting.com/startups/aws-migration) - Partnerships - [AWS](https://www.bionconsulting.com/partnerships/aws) - [New Relic](https://www.bionconsulting.com/partnerships/new-relic) - [Anchore](https://www.bionconsulting.com/partnerships/anchore) - [Octopus](https://www.bionconsulting.com/partnerships/octopus) - [DBmaestro](https://www.bionconsulting.com/partnerships/dbmaestro) - [Eclypses](https://www.bionconsulting.com/partnerships/eclypses) - [Vanta](https://www.bionconsulting.com/partnerships/vanta) - [Palo Alto](https://www.bionconsulting.com/partnerships/palo-alto) - [About us](https://www.bionconsulting.com/about) - [Case Studies](https://www.bionconsulting.com/case-studies) - [Blog](https://www.bionconsulting.com/blog) - [Contact us](https://www.bionconsulting.com/contact-us) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Migrating Microservice Workloads to Graviton Architecture Discover how to use ARM architecture to your microservice workloads' advantage to reduce costs and boost performance. Find out how we can optimise your cloud infrastructure with our planned move to AWS Graviton processors. [![Let's Talk](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/8950083/interactive-187617980733.png)](https://www.bionconsulting.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIMWR63kcAD%2F%2FAA%2F3olDoXcGQdnR1QyLaenCakmMGCzl0AJDrgEpsbaPup0MNUyezHeVWduyULqHdPYHpkQEqOiPm8eTOHzjIhsvBSl%2F9uEqLP%2BwQiKmqmIG%2FrEMYLwPm1knfpft7Z2MAneZDA3Ix0gEldXU%2B7bJS7KpgBnitaUAP1sg599F9bk2vM691q2X%2BejGDOvkwho&webInteractiveContentId=187617980733&portalId=8950083&hsLang=en) ![Graviton-Architecture](https://www.bionconsulting.com/hubfs/Graviton-Architecture.png) ## Client Overview [Humanoo](https://www.humanoo.com/) (Acquired by [Telus](https://www.telus.com/en/health)) operating in the healthcare industry, has developed an innovative platform that caters to employee retention and corporate wellness. The platform is designed to provide comprehensive wellness solutions to insurance companies and employers. By implementing these wellness programs, companies can improve employee satisfaction, reduce absenteeism, and enhance productivity. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and customised wellness programs, the start-up helps companies create a healthier and more supportive work environment that benefits both employees and employers. ![humanoo-logo-colour](https://www.bionconsulting.com/hubfs/humanoo-logo-colour.png) ## Challenge The client’s microservices architecture was initially set up on AWS ECS Fargate, leveraging Java and Docker for development and management. However, they faced significant challenges: #### Cost Efficiency The client needed to reduce the operational costs of running ECS workloads. #### Performance Optimisation Enhancing the performance of their microservice workloads was critical for maintaining service quality and user satisfaction. ## Solution To address these challenges, we implemented a comprehensive strategy to modernise the client's infrastructure. This included the following key steps: - **Docker Image Optimisation** We updated Dockerfiles and CI/CD pipelines to support ARM64 architecture, ensuring compatibility with Graviton processors. The newly optimised images were then pushed to Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR), enabling efficient storage and management. - **ECS Task Definition Configuration** We modified the ECS task definitions to support the new Graviton-specific images, including core and sidecar containers. This ensured seamless integration with the existing infrastructure, reducing complexity and potential compatibility issues. - **Deployment and Testing** The updated workloads were deployed in a staging environment for rigorous testing. This allowed us to proactively identify and resolve any issues before migrating to production, ensuring a smooth and risk-free transition. ## Results The migration to Graviton-based microservices resulted in several substantial benefits: ![030-developer](https://www.bionconsulting.com/hubfs/icons/030-developer.png) ### Cost Reduction The client experienced a significant 35% reduction in operational costs, confirmed through thorough monitoring and analysis using AWS Cost Explorer and Billing tools. ![032-high performance](https://www.bionconsulting.com/hubfs/icons/032-high%20performance.png) ### Performance Maximisation The performance of the microservices saw significant improvements, which were corroborated by developers, third-party monitoring tools, and AWS CloudWatch metrics. ![005-solutions](https://www.bionconsulting.com/hubfs/icons/005-solutions.png) ### Enhanced Compatibility The migration also led to improved compatibility with ARM-optimised technologies, opening up new possibilities for further optimisation and integration. ## Technology Stack To achieve these results, the following technologies and tools were utilised: - **Cloud Computing:** Amazon ECS, ECR, Parameter Store, Secrets Manager, VPC, RDS - **Infrastructure as Code:** Terraform, Terragrunt - **CI/CD:** CircleCI, Log Management, Monitoring, and Alerting: AWS CloudWatch, New Relic, Slack, AWS Lambda, SNS, Freshping - **Team Collaboration:** Jira, Confluence, Slack - **Source Control:** GitHub, Git By leveraging this robust tech stack, we ensured a seamless and efficient migration process, resulting in enhanced performance and cost efficiency for the client’s microservice workloads. ![Group 44](https://www.bionconsulting.com/hubfs/Group%2044.png) ![bion-logo-white-122x40](https://www.bionconsulting.com/hubfs/bion-logo-white-122x40.png) Bion Consulting helps organisations build secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud environments. 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