Closing 4 data centers and moving operations to AWS Lambda

Matson, Inc., a major U.S. shipping carrier, successfully migrated its systems to a modern Java stack and transitioned operations to AWS, setting the stage for further innovation and digital transformation. The company explored serverless computing, starting with AWS Lambda functions, to automate the scheduling of Amazon EC2 instances, resulting in cost savings and a shift towards serverless architecture. This transition enabled the development of a flagship mobile application for global container tracking using Amazon API Gateway, AWS Lambda, and DynamoDB, ensuring scalability and high availability. Observability was enhanced through tools like New Relic and Amazon CloudWatch, providing real-time monitoring and alerts. Resource orchestration was managed using the Serverless Framework and AWS CloudFormation, while deployment was automated with AWS CodePipeline and AWS CodeBuild. The mobile product team is now expanding serverless solutions to support IoT initiatives and other enterprise areas, with a focus on a "serverless-first" approach. Dave Townsend, the Principal Software Engineer at Matson, highlights the enterprise potential of serverless technology, suggesting it is poised for significant growth.