For payment service providers, infrastructure is more than a technical layer. It affects how quickly a company can connect banks and payment methods, adjust routing, support merchants, and scale without relying fully on external platforms.
This was the challenge faced by Platon, a Ukrainian PSP operating since 2012. The company serves more than 1,000 businesses in Ukraine and processes over 3 million transactions per day. Over time, its existing payment system no longer matched the pace of the market. Platon needed new integrations, more flexibility, and the ability to manage infrastructure independently.
Scaling Payment Operations Without Losing Flexibility
Platon had a stable payment platform that had supported its operations for years. But for a growing PSP, stability alone is not enough. Merchants expect faster bank connections, modern payment methods, analytics, and infrastructure that can adapt to internal processes.
The company considered SaaS solutions, but its long-term strategy required more autonomy: infrastructure control, customization, and cost efficiency at high transaction volumes.
Testing the Platform Before Rebuilding the Infrastructure
Akurateco offered Platon a gradual approach. First, the company tested Akurateco’s white-label payment platform in a SaaS format. Once the solution was validated against Platon’s business needs, the project moved toward an on-premises model.
The SaaS stage allowed Platon to test the new platform without immediately rebuilding its entire infrastructure. The team could evaluate the functionality, payment capabilities, and operational scenarios before moving the system into a dedicated environment.
Moving the System to a Dedicated Environment
After the pilot, Akurateco deployed Platon’s on-premises infrastructure on dedicated servers in one of Ukraine’s major data centers. The team installed the payment software, migrated the necessary data, and prepared the environment for independent PSP operations.
Bank-acquirer integrations were essential to Platon’s business model. Akurateco also trained the client’s team: for three months, its specialists supported setup, configuration, and knowledge transfer.
Within six months, Platon was managing the core part of its infrastructure independently, with support from Akurateco. By the end of the year, the company had full control over its payment system in a dedicated environment.
What Platon Gained After the Migration
The move to an on-premises model gave Platon greater independence in managing payment operations. The company gained more control over configuration, security, performance, and further infrastructure development.
Since 2021, Platon has been operating on the upgraded payment platform with access to modern integrations and technologies. For a PSP, this is not just a technical upgrade. It is a way to respond faster to merchant needs, connect new capabilities, and scale without being limited by the previous system.
A Model for PSPs That Have Outgrown Their First Platform
Platon’s case reflects a common stage in PSP growth. A platform that works well in the early years can become a limitation when transaction volumes grow and the business needs more control over routing and performance.
For PSPs at this stage, moving directly to a fully custom-built system is not always the most efficient path. A white-label platform with an on-premises deployment model can offer a middle ground: ownership and flexibility without the time and cost of building the technology stack from scratch.
