Utility Customer Portal and Help Desk
Services Covered:

Industry
Information Technology
Duration
21 months
Budget
10K - 49K
Start Date
1 July 2019
Team Size
6-10
Engagement Model
Onshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
80/100
Strong
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Client
Techpoint Information Systems
Project Summary
Alabian Solutions Limited developed a web-based customer portal and help desk for a utility company, including a PHP-based web app used by internal staff and a portal for millions of customers. The solution integrated Active Directory and SMS, connected APIs to prepaid and postpaid databases, and included SLA-based automation. The engagement is ongoing, with continuous upgrades and strong client satisfaction around delivery and support.
Key Challenges
- Outsource development work to a trusted vendor.
- Build a scalable system to support approximately 5,000 internal users and about 3 million customers.
- Integrate Active Directory for internal authentication and SMS for external user communication.
- Structure the product to accommodate approximately 400 service centers, regional hubs, and state offices.
- Implement SLA-based automation for ticket execution and escalation.
Project Deliverables
- Customer portal
- Help desk application
- PHP-based web application for internal users
- API integrations connecting prepaid and postpaid databases
- Active Directory integration for internal user auth
- SMS integration for customer communications
- SLA-based ticket escalation automation
Project Solution
Alabian built two applications including a PHP-based web app used by internal staff and a customer-facing portal. They integrated Active Directory for internal authentication, added SMS messaging for customer communication, connected APIs to both prepaid and postpaid databases to enable profile creation and invoice generation, and implemented SLA-based automation for ticket execution and escalation. They continue to support and upgrade the system.
Project Outcome
- The system supports about 5,000 internal users and roughly 3 million customers.
- The client receives ongoing supervision, support, and continuous upgrades with new features and UI improvements.
- Project management used Trello, Slack, and WhatsApp to maintain communication despite external bureaucratic delays.
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Tech Stack
PHP
REST API
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
4.63
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
The system Alabian Solutions Limited built can handle millions of users, both internal and external. Their development know-how let them carry out the technical solutions the right way. Our team also really values how honest they are and their integrity.
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.