Hi-tech

Auction platform processes 6K Bids/sec with unified engine

Delivering fast & reliable bidding with microservices and multi-region cloud automation

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750 ms

Average bid response time during peak global traffic.

6000+

Concurrent API calls processed every second without degradation

3600+

Auction houses supported by a single, rule-driven platform

Client overview

The company is a global leader in online auctions, operating seven digital marketplaces that connect bidders with trusted auctioneers in the industrial, commercial, and art sectors. Headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange, it supports over 3,600 auction houses, reaches bidders in 160 countries, and facilitates transactions worth billions of dollars annually.

Challenges

Disconnected bidding systems, fixed auction rules, and poorly integrated third-party tools slowed down real-time auctions and made it harder to expand into new markets.

Inconsistent performance at scale

Disparate bidding engines delayed peak-time bids and risked missed or duplicate transactions.

Hard-coded logic slowed expansion

Rules embedded in code made onboarding new partners and auction formats cumbersome.

Limited system interoperability

Lack of real-time connectivity with payment, inventory, and analytics tools created workflow friction.

Solution

We engineered a unified, high-performance bidding engine that powers seven marketplaces, delivers sub-second auctions, and accelerates secure partner onboarding worldwide.

Scalable microservices core

Container-ready services distribute bid traffic horizontally to keep latency low during surge events.

Configurable rule engine

API-driven templates let auction houses adjust increments, timing, and buyer criteria instantly, no code changes required.

Real-time integration layer

Event messaging syncs every bid with payment, inventory, and analytics tools to support seamless and end-to-end auction workflows.

Continuous performance & audit guardrails

Automated load testing and precise logging ensure every release is stable and meets compliance requirements.

Business impact

The new engine enables faster auctions, lean operations, and steady growth, protecting core revenue, key compliance, and bidder trust worldwide.

Unified bidding platform

One engine now runs all seven marketplaces, reducing duplication and lowering operational costs.

Sub-second auction performance

Stable 750 ms bid processing at 6 K+ requests per second safeguards revenue and bidder confidence for high-value lots.

Faster partner onboarding

API-driven rule templates let 3 600+ auction houses and new acquisitions go live in days instead of weeks.

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