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Silverlight-to-HTML5 Migration for Emergency Response Incident Management System

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Energy & Natural Resources

Duration

139 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 January 2015

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

71/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Houston, United States of America

Project Summary

BGO Software migrated an IP emergency-response incident management application from Silverlight to an HTML5 frontend and provided architecture setup and redevelopment services. They delivered work in phased 1–2 month cycles while providing project management, development, QA, and UI resources. Despite being offshore, the team maintained efficient communication, adapted schedules to support troubleshooting, and provided ongoing development and mobile app work.

Key Challenges

Migrate the existing IP application from Silverlight to HTML5
Redevelop an emergency response incident management system while retaining functionality
Acquire contracted assistance and development staff augmentation to start and sustain redevelopment

Project Deliverables

HTML5 frontend
Architecture initial setup
Redeveloped application modules (migrated from Silverlight to HTML5)
Xamarin mobile application (Phase 1 completed)

Project Solution

The vendor provided expertise in HTML5 and ASP.NET and performed the architecture initial setup. They redeveloped parts of a full Silverlight application into an HTML5 frontend in 1–2-month phases, taking assigned modules of the existing system and rebuilding them. The team included a project manager, developers, QA staff, and UI/graphics developers as needed. The engagement began in January 2015 and is ongoing.

Project Outcome

Developed an HTML5 frontend to eliminate the Silverlight dependency
Completed Phase 1 of a Xamarin mobile application
Continuous virtual support, strong project management, and long-term engagement (multiple years)

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Tech Stack

HTML
ASP.NET
Xamarin

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.13

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“BGO Software provides efficient communication and project management despite their offshore location and difference in language. The team is able to manage several projects simultaneously and has adjusted its schedule to accommodate a time difference and deliver immediate troubleshooting support.”
Anonymous
Vice President
Date: 10/10/2017