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Frontend Development for Insurance Desktop-to-Web Migration

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Financial Services

Duration

14 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 November 2016

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

75/100

Good

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Client

Boston Software Corporation

Boston, United States of America

Project Summary

Xfive developed the frontend for an insurance company's legacy desktop application as part of a migration to an online, cloud-backed platform. They delivered an expedited beta and later executed integrations (including with the Massachusetts RMV), supported IE11 compatibility, and performed an Angular upgrade that improved performance. Users reported strong satisfaction with the new platform and the vendor provided responsive, ongoing support.

Key Challenges

Migrate a flagship Windows-based desktop application to an online, cloud-backed platform
Develop a complete frontend while the backend was already built
Meet expedited beta release requirements with minimal functionalities
Handle integrations with external government systems (Massachusetts RMV)
Initial underestimation of project complexity and a need to learn industry-specific (insurance) details

Project Deliverables

Frontend of online/cloud software
Expedited beta release with minimal functionalities
Integration with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)
Internet Explorer 11 compatibility support
Angular version upgrade and performance improvements

Project Solution

Using Angular, CSS, Zone.js, Node.js, and Karma, Xfive implemented the frontend of the client's cloud-backed online application from the client's specifications. They delivered an expedited beta, coded integrations with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), ensured compatibility down to Internet Explorer 11, and performed an mid-project Angular version upgrade that improved performance. The team also provided ongoing support and minor implementations after the main development phase.

Project Outcome

Beta release was considered a success
Users expressed strong satisfaction and noted a significant improvement in look and feel
Major performance increases after Angular version upgrade
The vendor delivered the large project and provided responsive, ongoing support

Platforms

Web
Cloud

Tech Stack

Angular
CSS
Node.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.38

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Vis-à-vis a substantially large project, Xfive successfully delivered a product for a beta launch in a timely manner. Users have expressed their satisfaction in the new platform. While there were some initial challenges with understanding the project scope, the responsive team executed effectively.”
Danny Blood
CTO
Date: 02/28/2020