CHALLENGE: Adopting a cloud-first database architecture while maintaining the performance, security, and reliability required for payment processing.
EDB SOLUTIONS:
EDB Postgres Advanced Server
Transparent Data Encryption
RESULTS: By partnering with EDB, Transactis successfully powers Postgres in the cloud with the enhanced security and enterprise-grade support needed to handle real-time, high-volume financial transactions at national scale.
Modernizing payment infrastructure for the cloud era
In the high-stakes world of payment processing, where milliseconds matter and downtime can cost millions, choosing the right database infrastructure is paramount. For Transactis, the choice was especially critical, as this payment processing hub handles 25% of France’s national payments market and processes 10 billion transactions a year.
Transactis knew they needed to modernize their technology infrastructure to retain their edge in the rapidly evolving fintech landscape and meet growing customer demands for faster, more innovative payment solutions. The organization’s technical leadership defined a cloud-first strategy and architecture to gain greater flexibility, reduce infrastructure costs, and accelerate innovation.
This strategic shift called for a database platform that could seamlessly support cloud-native deployments while maintaining the performance and reliability standards essential for payment processing. After reviewing database options, Transactis found PostgreSQL met their requirements.
Driving innovation with Postgres-powered cloud
"The success of our cloud strategy depends on reliable, high-performance solutions," says Bertrand Rinié, CTO of Transactis. "Postgres was the clear choice for our relational database needs due to its proven reliability, advanced features, and capacity to handle large-scale volumes. It's a great fit for DevOps and cloud-native deployments, thanks to its compatibility with automation and integration tools.“
Beyond the technical advantages, cost considerations played a significant role in Transactis’ decision. “Postgres offers a strong economic advantage compared to proprietary alternatives,” says Rinié. This cost efficiency was particularly important for a company processing billions of transactions, where database licensing fees could quickly escalate to millions of dollars annually.
Mission-critical applications running on PostgreSQL
Transactis doesn't just use PostgreSQL for peripheral systems—it's the foundation of their most important applications. Their mobile instant payment solution Wero, instant transfer infrastructure, and the authorization servers that approve or decline every transaction all rely heavily on PostgreSQL. These Postgres powered systems run across three separate production data centers, supporting nearly 7.5 billion authorization requests annually.
Postgres is an ideal fit for payment processing environments, with atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability (ACID) compliance to ensure that transactions are processed reliably and consistently, even in the event of system failures. Its exceptional performance under extreme workloads give it an edge in real-time transaction processing.
Mitigating open source risks with EDB
While PostgreSQL's open source nature provides a strong economic advantage compared to proprietary alternatives, Transactis recognized that mission-critical payment processing requires enterprise-grade support and enhanced security features. The company chose EnterpriseDB (EDB) to provide 24/7 support across both community and commercial versions of PostgreSQL.
Along with expert database management and strategic guidance, EDB provides enhanced security features through Postgres Advanced Server, which include essential data-at-rest encryption capabilities.
"Transparent data encryption is a key capability to ensure the confidentiality and security of sensitive data," notes Rinié. This feature is particularly crucial in payment processing, where protecting cardholder data and transaction information is both a regulatory mandate and a business imperative.
Future-proofing through continued modernization
Following their successful cloud adoption, Transactis continues to modernize their infrastructure by strengthening deployment automation, infrastructure rebuild capabilities, cybersecurity, and observability. EDB plays a key role in their tech transformation, providing the Postgres database platform expertise and support needed to navigate increasingly complex technical and regulatory landscapes.
The company now processes 35% of all instant transfers in France—and 356 million transactions in 2024 alone. This represents not just technical achievement, but a testament to PostgreSQL's ability to handle real-time, high-volume financial transactions at scale.
As the payment processing industry continues to evolve and technologies like artificial intelligence and sovereign data present both opportunities and challenges. Transactis's choice of PostgreSQL and partnership with EDB position them to adapt to these changes while maintaining the rock-solid reliability their customers depend on.