About DPG Media
DPG Media Group is one of the leading media companies in the Benelux that is known for their wide portfolio of news platforms, television, radio and magazines. With a strong commitment to impactful journalism and innovative digital experiences, DPG Media offers technology to inform, engage and serve the public.
Challenge: scalable cloud platform for a public safety platform
DPG Media needed a high-performance cloud architecture that is capable of managing massive real-time engagement.The application has to serve over 10,000 concurrent users, each interacting with an interactive map, without compromising on speed or cost efficiency.
Solution: scalable Google Cloud architecture
We architected a tailored solution on the Google Cloud Platform, carefully selecting battle-tested auto-scaling components to withstand heavy loads. Together with Antenna, we developed a rock-solid system with:
- Smart caching to keep load times low during traffic surges.
- Auto-scaling infrastructure for cost-efficient performance on demand.
- An interactive map interface to report and explore cycling danger zones.
The platform was designed to be robust, responsive and a smooth user experience.
Result: real-time performance at scale with measurable social impact
The numbers speak louder than bicycle bells. Once the project aired on national news, traffic spiked to over 2,000 requests per second. Still, our setup worked fine under pressure:
- 97% of all requests were processed in under one second.
- The system dynamically scaled without a hitch, keeping resource use and costs in perfect balance.
- Local governments began acting on reported hotspots, paving the way (literally) for safer cycling routes across Flanders.
We love projects that blend technical challenge with social impact. With VeloVeilig Vlaanderen, we got both, and a few high-fives from the cycling community to boot.
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