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Empowering young people with progressive technology: Our move to AWS

Tom Cella | November 20 2024
2 min read

At Mind Of My Own, we’re driven by our mission to build social impact software that connects children and families to services to help them thrive.

Our apps are designed to give young people a voice in their care, ensuring that every view is heard, respected, and acted upon. As we continue to innovate and expand, we’re excited to be working towards a significant next step in our journey: migrating our apps to Amazon Web Services (AWS).

So, what is it? 

In a nutshell, AWS is a huge set of online tools and services from Amazon that helps companies run their digital operations smoothly. It provides things like storage, computing power, databases, security, and more—all through the internet. Whilst it’s owned by Amazon, it’s got nothing to do with online shopping! 

Moving the hosting of our apps to AWS will be a transformative change for Mind Of My Own, bringing substantial benefits to our users, and most importantly, the young people we serve. Here’s a closer look at why we’re making this move and what it will mean for everyone involved… 

Why AWS? 

AWS is a world leader in cloud technology, offering unmatched scalability, security, and innovation. This partnership will provide us with a secure, scalable infrastructure that grows alongside our vision to serve more young people globally. Here are a few reasons why AWS was the natural choice for us: 

  • Reliability and Security: With AWS’s compliance and security certifications, our data—and, by extension, young people’s data—will continue to be protected by world-class security protocols. AWS’s infrastructure is specifically designed to meet the needs of industries with stringent regulatory requirements, such as healthcare and education, providing peace of mind for all of us. 
  • Scalability and Flexibility: AWS’s flexible infrastructure lets us adapt to changing demands in real-time. As our platform grows and we support more young people, AWS allows us to scale seamlessly, minimising downtime and improving the app’s responsiveness and reliability. 
  • Enhanced Innovation: With access to AWS’s powerful suite of tools, we’ll be able to enhance the way we build our apps, improve them more rapidly, and roll out new features that continuously enhance the experience for young people and practitioners. We’re committed to making the best app experience possible for our users, and AWS will help us achieve that. 

What’s Next? 

Our team is working hard to make this migration as smooth and seamless as possible. By moving to AWS, we’re laying the foundation for a future where young people have even more control, better access, and more confidence in advocating for themselves.  

It helps Mind Of My Own focus on what they’re best at—giving young people a voice—without having to worry about the technical stuff running in the background. It makes the app even smoother, safer, and easier to improve, which ultimately makes it a better experience for everyone who uses it. 

Do you want to find out more, say hello!