Partnership Between Cockroach Labs and AWS to Modernize Legacy Windows Applications

Accelerating Windows Application Modernization with Cockroach Labs and AWS

On March 4, 2025, Cockroach Labs announced an exciting collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aimed at modernizing Windows-based applications that still rely on outdated databases. As the leader in cloud-native distributed SQL databases with its flagship product CockroachDB, Cockroach Labs is pioneering a path that integrates generative AI capabilities from Amazon's Q Developer to help enterprises realize the significant benefits of cloud modernization.

Organizations today are under pressure to enhance cost-efficiency and bolster their IT infrastructures. However, many face challenges as their existing .NET applications are intertwined with monolithic legacy databases that can be difficult to scale. These databases often lack multi-regional support and create high maintenance expenses. This makes it tough for businesses to unlock the full advantages of cloud computing.

In response to these hurdles, Allen Terleto, Vice President of Global Partners and Ecosystem at Cockroach Labs, expressed excitement about the deeper partnership with AWS: "We're thrilled to deepen our relationship with AWS to streamline and reduce the risks associated with .NET application and database modernization." The goal is to empower developers to craft resilient and scalable applications that harness the complete potential of AWS's distributed infrastructure.

With the introduction of Amazon Q Developer, developers can generate code transformations more efficiently and effectively. This collaboration also sees CockroachDB extending its capabilities, ensuring that businesses can migrate their databases seamlessly with features that support multi-region resilience and horizontal scalability. Through this innovative approach, companies can transition their legacy systems into modern architectures that are always on and capable of delivering high performance.

For example, Cockroach Labs' customer, Route, recognized the critical need for a reliable distributed cloud database that could accommodate their growing data demands. They have successfully migrated to CockroachDB on AWS, enhancing their data availability for over 1 billion orders.

By marrying their top technologies, Cockroach Labs and AWS are positioning themselves as leaders in the market for enterprises aiming to modernize their legacy applications while simultaneously adopting cloud-native architectures. Through proven success and access to new robust tools, organizations are well-equipped to speed up their modernization journeys supported by the resilience of CockroachDB and the AI-driven transformation capabilities provided by Amazon Q Developer.

For those looking to explore these offerings, interested parties can test CockroachDB on AWS through this link, or check out Amazon Q Developer for code transformation here.

About Cockroach Labs

Cockroach Labs is at the forefront of database innovation, focused on delivering robust and scalable database solutions that support mission-critical workloads for businesses worldwide. Their notable clientele includes Fortune 50 companies in the finance and retail sectors, showcasing the trust major firms place in their pioneering technology. With a dedicated mission to succeed when others fall short, Cockroach Labs is reshaping data management through its cutting-edge CockroachDB platform.