Azul Prime Helps Global Digital Payments Platform Handle 15% More Transactions with 20% Less Compute

High-performance Java platform delivers up to 30% latency improvement across critical payment microservices without any code changes

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Azul, the trusted leader in enterprise Java for today’s AI and cloud-first world, today announced that one of Asia’s largest digital payments platforms achieved up to 15% more concurrent transactions and a 20%+ reduction in application instances after piloting Azul Prime.

Digital payment platforms must process thousands of requests per second while controlling costs. This customer's transaction flows span dozens of interconnected Java microservices, where brief latency spikes can trigger SLA breaches, failed transactions, and customer dissatisfaction.

By piloting Azul Prime across production and staging workloads, the platform achieved a 20-30% reduction in application instances, up to 30% latency improvements across P50 through P99 percentiles, and 15% more concurrent transaction capacity, without modifying any application code.

Learn more at https://www.azul.com/use-cases/payments/.

FAQs

Why does Java runtime performance matter for digital payments?

Payment flows rely on chains of Java microservices where tail latency in any single service can cascade into SLA breaches and failed transactions. A faster JVM reduces latency outliers across the entire chain, improving reliability without overprovisioning hardware.

How does Azul Prime reduce infrastructure costs for payments platforms?

Azul Prime delivers higher throughput per CPU core, meaning fewer instances are needed to sustain peak load. In this deployment, that translated to a 20%+ reduction in compute infrastructure while maintaining existing performance SLAs.

Does deploying Azul Prime require rewriting applications or changing CI/CD workflows?

No. Azul Prime is a drop-in replacement for standard OpenJDK. This customer deployed it across dozens of production microservices with no code changes, no re-architecting, and no disruption to pipelines, even during peak periods.

About Azul

Azul is the trusted leader in enterprise Java for today’s AI and cloud-first world. Its open source-based Java platform empowers organizations to optimize the entire Java lifecycle to accelerate performance, strengthen security, reduce licensing and cloud costs, and boost developer productivity. Azul powers mission-critical systems for 36% of the Fortune 100, 50% of the Forbes Top 10 World’s Most Valuable Brands, and the world’s top 10 financial trading companies. Learn more at azul.com and follow @azulsystems.​