Client Overview
A leading Norwegian technology company specializing in data-driven solutions for educational institutions. Their platform delivers critical insights to school leaders and policymakers, enabling data-informed decisions that improve student learning outcomes and institutional performance across Norway’s education sector.
Business Challenges
Legacy System Limitations: The aging OPAL 1.0 infrastructure could no longer handle increasing data volumes or meet evolving security requirements, creating significant operational risks.
Failed Vendor Delivery: A previous vendor had been engaged to develop OPAL 2.0 but failed to deliver on timeline, budget, and quality expectations, putting the entire project at risk.
- Critical Timeline Pressure: With contract constraint by client’s end-user, system modernization was urgent and could not afford further delays.
- Complex Data Migration: Years of data needed seamless transition from legacy systems without disrupting ongoing operations.
Our Solution Approach
Modular Development Strategy
Divided the system into independent modules to accelerate parallel development and reduce project complexity, enabling faster delivery cycles.
Dedicated Data Migration Team
- Established a specialized team focused exclusively on legacy-to-new system data migration
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of legacy data structures and dependencies
Advanced Security Implementation
Implemented automation test case to perform security checks
- SPT (Security Penetration Testing)
- SSAT (Security Static Analysis Tools)
- NVA (Network Vulnerability Assessment)
Long-term Support Partnership
Established ongoing post-launch support team for continuous system monitoring, maintenance, and optimization.
Technology Stack
- Backend: .NET for robust enterprise application development
- Frontend: Angular for dynamic, responsive user interfaces
- Mobile: Xamarin for cross-platform mobile accessibility
- Cloud: AWS for scalable, secure cloud infrastructure
- Quality Assurance: Manual testing protocols ensuring platform reliability
- Data Analytics: Power BI for comprehensive educational insights and reporting
Commercial Model
- Dedicated Team
Outcomes
System Modernization Success
- Complete Platform Transformation: Successfully migrated from legacy OPAL 1.0 to modern, scalable OPAL 2.0 system
- Enhanced Performance: Dramatically improved system speed, reliability, and data processing capacity
- Security Compliance: Achieved robust security standards meeting Norwegian educational data protection requirements
Educational Impact
- Improved Decision-Making: Provided educators and administrators with real-time, actionable insights for student success
- Streamlined Operations: Consolidated educational data across institutions, reducing administrative burden
- Enhanced User Experience: Delivered intuitive interfaces that improved platform adoption rates
Business Results
- Project Recovery: Salvaged failing initiative and delivered on revised timeline and budget
- Market Position: Strengthened client’s leadership position in Norwegian educational technology sector
- Operational Efficiency: Reduced system maintenance costs while improving functionality and performance
