endorsedOngoing

Custom Software Development & DevOps for ZDF Digital

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Cloud Consulting and Services • Software QA and Testing • Application Integration

Industry

Media

Duration

39 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 May 2023

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

ZDF Digital

Germany

Project Summary

Andersen Inc. provided custom software development and DevOps managed services for a media tech client (ZDF Digital). The engagement included Java programming, development and extension of a Media Asset Management System, Camunda worker microservices, integration components, QA support, and DevOps on AWS. The vendor delivered quality output on time, integrated into the client's team, and used tools such as Jira, Asana, and Confluence; communication, responsiveness, and technical skill were highlighted.

Key Challenges

Support with development in the future
QS/QA support in the future
UX/UI support possibly needed

Project Deliverables

Conception and development of BPMN process definitions for VIO
Programming of Java delegates for Flowable/Activiti
Development of integration components as OSGI bundles and APIs/adapters
Unit and integration tests; maintenance of Maven projects and Git repositories
Optimization of build and deployment processes and DevOps on AWS
Development and customization of the Media Asset Management System and Camunda Worker microservices
Development and improvement of Ingests and Outgests modules; synchronization and rights-in/rights-out services
Documentation in Jira and Confluence; Asana task integration

Project Solution

Andersen delivered a mix of custom development and DevOps work: they designed and implemented BPMN process definitions for VIO and programmed Java delegates for Flowable/Activiti. They developed integration components for third-party systems as OSGI bundles, implemented third-party APIs or adapters, and delivered unit and integration tests while maintaining Maven projects and Git repositories. The team optimized build and deployment processes, provided DevOps support on AWS, integrated Asana tasks, documented services in Jira and Confluence, and iteratively developed Media Asset Management functionality including Ingests/Outgests modules, synchronization services, and rights-in/rights-out management.

Project Outcome

Satisfied customer
High ticket output
High feature output
Good team integration
Delivered the project on time and met client needs
Very communicative, fast response time, highly skilled, fast onboarding

Platforms

Cloud

Tech Stack

Java
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Thanks to Andersen Inc., the client has met the satisfaction of end customers. The service provider has delivered quality output on time, utilized advanced tools such as Jira, Asana, and Confluence, and seamlessly integrated into the client's team. Their communication and skill set are commendable.”
Anonymous
Team Lead
Date: 01/10/2024