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Web-based HMI MVP for Airport Traffic Management

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • DevOps

Industry

Aviation

Duration

8 months

Budget

1M - 10M

Start Date

1 August 2019

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Graz, Austria

Project Summary

A market-leading aviation company hired Ascent to implement a modern web-based HMI MVP to replace an outdated C++/Qt FAT client. The vendor designed and implemented a Node.js backend and Angular frontend, integrated with third-party and core systems, and delivered a deployable MVP plus a continuous delivery pipeline and deployment training for the client's engineering team.

Key Challenges

Implement a web frontend of an existing FAT client (C++, Qt) within a short timeframe
Lack of dedicated in-house web expertise to define the web tech-stack and implement an MVP
Replace an outdated HMI with a modern, future-proof web architecture that meets UX/UI standards

Project Deliverables

Highly available, scalable Node.js backend
Angular-based frontend for real-time data rendering
Continuous delivery pipeline (CI/CD)
Deployment support and training for system engineering team

Project Solution

The vendor defined the web tech stack and implemented a Node.js-based backend and an Angular frontend capable of rendering large amounts of real-time data, integrated with proprietary and standardized third-party systems and the client's core backend. Parkside also provided DevOps and deployment support, implemented a continuous delivery pipeline, and trained the client's system engineering team to deploy the solution at airports.

Project Outcome

MVP ready to be deployed at customers
Continuous delivery pipeline implemented enabling rapid feature shipping
System engineering team trained to deploy the product at airports
Delivered in line with stakeholder requirements despite scope changes

Platforms

Tech Stack

Node.js
Angular

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Ascent (formerly Parkside Interactive) delivered the MVP on time and in line with the stakeholders' demands. The team trained the company's system engineers on how to deploy the new products in airports. Above all, the vendor showcased its flexibility, professionalism, and excellent project management skills.”
Anonymous
Managing Director & Head of RD
Date: 11/24/2020