Dropbox saved millions by building its own Load Balancer - how and why?

The article discusses how Dropbox saved millions of dollars on its infrastructure through optimization strategies. It illustrates the company's transition from traditional servers to a more flexible cloud solution. A key step in this process was implementing automation and offloading some of the burden to external cloud providers. The piece also talks about how Dropbox reduced costs through better resource management and the use of advanced analytical tools. These initiatives not only allowed the company to save money but also improved the performance of its system, providing both financial and operational benefits.