MIGRATING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A MEDTECH WEARABLES COMPANY
Discover how DBB Software helped a leading blood pressure monitoring company migrate their WordPress infrastructure to AWS with fully automated Terraform deployments while supporting their global rebrand with updated email templates and device documentation.
Industry
Healthcare & Biotech
Service
AWS services
Team
1 DevOps Engineer, 1 Designer, 2 Tech Leads (Part-Time)
Project State
March 2025 – May 2025
Country
Switzerland
About the Client
Aktiia (now Hilo) is a Swiss healthcare technology company headquartered in Neuchâtel, specializing in continuous, cuffless blood pressure monitoring. Founded in 2018, the company developed the Hilo Band—a wearable device that uses optical sensing technology and proprietary algorithms to provide 24/7 blood pressure readings without traditional cuffs. With over 120,000 devices sold, $100 million in total funding, and the distinction of being the first cuffless blood pressure monitor to receive FDA clearance for over-the-counter use, Hilo is transforming how patients and clinicians monitor and manage hypertension worldwide.
THE CLIENT'S INITIAL REQUEST
Aktiia engaged DBB Software during a critical period of growth and brand transformation, requiring both infrastructure modernization and design support for their rebrand from Aktiia to Hilo. Their key needs included:
AWS Infrastructure Migration
Move all existing infrastructure to Amazon Web Services for improved reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
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Deployment Automation
Implement fully automated deployment pipelines using Infrastructure as Code to eliminate manual processes and reduce deployment risks.
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Brand Redesign Support
Update customer-facing email templates to align with the new Hilo brand styleguide during the company's global rebrand.
03
Device Documentation
Design and produce new paper-based device tutorial documentation with updated branding for the Hilo Band.
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SOLUTIONS WE DELIVERED
DBB Software delivered a comprehensive infrastructure and design support engagement, combining DevOps expertise with creative services to support the client's technical migration and brand transformation simultaneously:
Fully Automated AWS Infrastructure
Designed and implemented a complete Infrastructure as Code solution using Terraform, enabling repeatable, version-controlled deployments. The automated setup prepared the AWS environment for seamless WordPress site migration with proper security configurations, resource management, and scalability built in from the start.
Automated Deployment Pipeline
Established CI/CD automation for the WordPress platform, eliminating manual deployment steps and enabling faster, more reliable releases. This automation reduced deployment friction during the critical rebrand period when multiple updates needed to ship quickly.
Email Template Redesign
Updated all customer communication email templates to reflect the new Hilo brand identity, ensuring consistent brand presentation across every customer touchpoint during and after the rebrand transition.
Device Tutorial Documentation
Designed and produced new paper documentation for device tutorials, helping users understand the Hilo Band's features and calibration process with clear, professionally designed instructional materials aligned with the new brand guidelines.
RESULTS ACHIEVED
Modernized Cloud Infrastructure
Successfully migrated to AWS with a fully automated Terraform-based infrastructure, providing a scalable and reliable foundation for the company's continued global expansion.
Streamlined Deployment Process
Automated deployment pipelines reduced manual work and enabled faster iteration, allowing the team to ship updates confidently during the high-stakes rebrand period.
Rapid Delivery
Completed the full scope of infrastructure migration and brand support deliverables within a focused two-month engagement, supporting the client's tight rebrand timeline.
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