endorsedOngoing

Legacy Platform Modernization and Regression Testing for Database Provider

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Software QA and Testing

Industry

Software Development

Duration

125 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 March 2016

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

69/100

Good

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Client

Vuelio

London, United Kingdom

Project Summary

Octal Info Solution partnered with a London-based database/media company to update a legacy software system for improved scalability and to provide regression testing. The vendor took over development of the legacy platform using a Microsoft stack (C#, .NET) with native Azure services and JavaScript components. The team is commended for strong testing capabilities, a solid work ethic, low staff turnover and reliable ongoing support.

Key Challenges

Implement changes to a legacy product
Provide regression testing across the software suite
Secure a scalable resource pool that can grow with demand
Avoid inefficiencies and higher costs associated with building an in-house team

Project Deliverables

Updated legacy platform
Regression testing for the software suite
Ongoing development and support resources
Source code and architecture reviews

Project Solution

Octal Info Solution assumed responsibility for ongoing development and maintenance of the client's legacy platform. They used the Microsoft technology stack (C#, .NET) combined with native Azure services and JavaScript components, and provided a multi-person team (including QA testers and a project lead). The vendor also performed regression testing and delivered source code and architecture reviews while acting as an embedded, retainer-based extension of the client's staff.

Project Outcome

Worked through weekends to deliver critical software patches for 800 clients
Detected more bugs than the client's onshore testers
Stabilized invoicing via a retainer model with consistent hourly breakdowns and no budget surprises
Provided reliable project management and ongoing embedded support

Platforms

SaaS

Tech Stack

.NET
C#
Azure
JavaScript

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Octal Info Solution is commended for their team’s strong testing capabilities, impressive work ethic, and employee retention. Octal Info Solution is recommended for complex development initiatives.”
Anonymous
Product Director
Date: 09/12/2016