AWS Podcast
#683: Scaling at Speed: Totogi’s AWS-Powered Emergency Response
Sep 2, 2024
Danielle Rios, the Acting CEO of Totogi, shares her insights on her company's incredible achievement of onboarding 23 million customers in just 18 days with the help of AWS technology. She highlights how they swiftly adapted cloud solutions during a humanitarian crisis, restoring essential communications. The conversation also dives into the challenges of transitioning to cloud platforms and the role of AWS services like DynamoDB in building scalable systems. Additionally, Danielle discusses the impact of generative AI on innovation in regulated industries.
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Quick takeaways
- Totogi successfully onboarded 23 million customers in 18 days using AWS, showcasing the agility of cloud solutions during emergencies.
- The podcast underscored the need for companies to leverage generative AI and public cloud services to innovate and remain competitive.
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Rapid Onboarding of Millions
Tottogi achieved the remarkable feat of onboarding 23 million customers within just 18 days, a rapid response prompted by a humanitarian crisis in Sudan. The company faced urgent demands from local telecoms whose on-premise data centers lost electricity during a civil war, halting their operations. Tottogi’s cloud-based architecture, built on AWS, allowed them to respond swiftly and effectively, demonstrating the flexibility and resilience of cloud solutions in critical situations. This experience not only displayed their technical capabilities but also highlighted the vital role telecommunications play in crises, where connectivity can save lives.
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