Software Engineering Staffing for Enhanced Document Management

Client Background

The Client is a leading provider of innovative solutions for optimal management and accessibility of technical documentation, primarily serving the industrial sector. Their services enable quick, reliable access to essential technical data, contributing to operational continuity and safety.

The Client needed ongoing support for two key systems used in managing technical documentation across industrial sites. Their goal was to maintain and improve these platforms, ensuring efficient document handling and collaboration across teams.

Developex was engaged to provide a dedicated team to support legacy code, implement new features, and optimize access across mobile devices.

Client:

European-based company specializing in document management solutions for industrial sectors

Industry

Apps for Businesses,
Industrial Software

Services

Staffing,
Software Development,
Legacy Project Support

Duration

3 years

Main Goals

Streamlined Document Control

Create a system for efficient management of technical documents, enabling users to track updates, add comments, and receive notifications on changes in real time.

Mobile Accessibility

Develop a multilingual mobile app for iOS that allows users to manage technical documentation remotely, even in offline mode.

User-Friendly Interface

Design an intuitive interface for both the web app and its mobile extension to ensure seamless navigation and usability across various devices.

Geolocation Integration

Implement GPS-based document management for location-specific documentation across industrial installations.

Main Features Developex Is Responsible For

Centralized Document Management

Enabled the automatic creation of searchable, classified documents that are stored centrally, ensuring easy access and efficient management of technical files like drawings, certificates, and procedures.

Real-Time Document Management

Developed a dashboard feature that allows users to track document changes and revisions in real-time, ensuring full visibility across all updates.

Automated Notifications

Implemented automatic notifications that keep all users informed about the latest comments and document changes, ensuring everyone is up to date.

Interactive Commenting with DigiPen

Integrated the DigiPen feature to allow users to directly annotate drawings. This enables quick incorporation of revisions by CAD engineers, with fast updates to the document.

Location-Based Document Access

Integrated geolocation functionality in the mobile app, ensuring users access documents specific to the geographical location of factories, buildings, or installations.

Offline Access & Updates

Added offline functionality to mobile app, enabling users to download and work with documents even without internet connectivity. Updates can be synchronized once back online.

Searchable PDF/A Conversion

Developed functionality that converts documents into searchable PDF/A versions, enhancing accessibility and compliance with document standards.

Permission Management

Provided granular control over user access, allowing the client to manage permission levels for different users across the system.

Efficient Document Mapping

Enabled users to post comments on open documents, with GPS coordinates captured and recorded in the system, facilitating quicker updates to the document by the CAD team.

Developex team & Working Methodology

Technology Stack:

Web: ASP.NET, SQL database
Mobile: iOS, Mapping API

Developex Team:

Web developers, Database engineer, Mobile developer,
Part-time coordinator + on request roles when needed

Working Model & Methodology:

Agile

Results

Values We Delivered

Transparent Team Setup

Ensured developers met client expectations through interviews, with ongoing communication and updates.

Scalability

Started with one part-time developer and rapidly scaled the team to meet project demands effectively.

Resourcefulness

Quickly provided essential roles to meet project timelines, offering additional support and resources as needed.

Communication

Facilitated open dialogue among all team members for effective collaboration and timely updates.

Full-Service Offering

Delivered end-to-end support across all project stages.

Trust

Built a reliable partnership through consistent performance and results.

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