endorsedOngoing

Meteorological Database Modernization for World Meteorological Organization

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

77 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 March 2020

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

80/100

Strong

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Client

World Meteorological Organization

Switzerland

Project Summary

Wishtree Technologies modernized and maintained a meteorological organization's PHP/MySQL database, upgrading legacy components to support current jQuery libraries and adding technical features. The work included deep maintenance and development of filtering and data-representation functionality. The project is in its second phase and the database has been launched publicly with positive user feedback. The vendor was noted for agile, responsive communication and strong customer service.

Key Challenges

Improve capabilities of the space-base observation system database
Obtain external assistance to upgrade and enhance the platform

Project Deliverables

Improved MySQL/PHP database
Maintenance and upgrades to support current jQuery libraries and other software items
Filtering and data-representation technical functionalities

Project Solution

Wishtree Technologies upgraded and maintained the client's PHP/MySQL database, performing deep maintenance and transitioning legacy components to support current jQuery libraries and other software items. They implemented technical functionalities for filtering and data representation and supported the platform through multiple phases while working via virtual communication and weekly meetings.

Project Outcome

Database launched publicly with positive user feedback
Stable platform operation with ongoing debugging and phase-two development
Improved responsiveness and project management with weekly virtual meetings

Platforms

Tech Stack

MySQL
jQuery

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.5

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The project is now in phase two, but the database is open to the public. All user feedback has been positive. The team at Wishtree Technologies is open, agile, and responsive. Their customer service approach is also noteworthy.”
Anonymous
Scientific Officer
Date: 02/25/2021