Case studies
> Industrial
JARVIS
Carl Zeiss is a company that manufactures lenses for both eyeglasses and sunglasses. Its products include monofocal, bifocal and progressive lenses, as well as photochromic (which change color based on sunlight) and polarized lenses.
Previously, Zeiss collected lens measurement data using an extensive Excel sheet. This document not only stored the details of the analysed samples, but also incorporated the formulas to convert the input values into output, which were then compared with the acceptability ranges defined by international standards.
The sheet, containing numerous tabs and thousands of data, was difficult to handle, slow in use and prone to human errors. For this reason, Jarvis was developed to optimise this process.
Jarvis is an application that transfers data management and calculation functions from Excel to a centralised system accessible via the corporate network. It allows the editing and simulation of measurements on lenses and the generation of quality values, interacting with measuring machines. The technologies used in the project are:
> .NET 6.0
> Azure Functions
> Angular 15
The web application has improved automation of the process and made the software centralised, browser-accessible.
Moving from a VBA-based system for Excel to a professional web-based solution brought the following advantages:
> Improved efficiency: automation of data collection and analysis, reduced time needed to handle large volumes of information and reduced human errors;
> Data accessibility: lens data are easily accessible and searchable, thanks to a dynamic catalogue and advanced filters;
> Simplified management: The use of dedicated software simplifies data management and calculations, making the process faster and less prone to complications;
CRM for smart and effective management of construction sites and customers
Edil Group is a company operating in the construction and marketing of building materials. They offer a wide range of services including civil and industrial construction, renovation, electrical installations, as well as consultancy and customised furnishings.
Die EdilGroup benötigte ein CRM, das alle Aktivitäten der Agenten, die mit den Kunden für Angebote, Gelegenheiten, Marketing, Kampagnen und Termine zusammenarbeiten, um ein gemeinsames Ziel zu erreichen: die Realisierung eines Bauprojekts.
Das gewünschte CRM-Portal sollte daher in der Lage sein, bestehende Geschäftsprozesse abzubilden und, wo möglich, zu automatisieren oder in schrittweisegeführte Prozesse umzuwandeln, um die tägliche Arbeit der Verkaufs-, Einkaufs- und Marketingabteilungen auf einer einzigen, low-code und sofort lesbaren Plattform zu erleichtern.
BlazarGroup supported the EdilGroup technical team both in the requirements analysis phase and in their technical implementation: the CRM was then designed and built together using Dynamics365, with a special focus on interfaces and processes, in order to make them smart and easy to use. The secret to a functional CRM lies in its simplicity, and this is what Blazar Group wanted to build for EdilGroup.
The focal point of the project was the integration with Business Central, already in use at the customer, and the synchronisation of contacts and leads using Power Automate.
Within the portal, the following topics were managed:
> Customer and supplier data;
> Creation, distribution and feedback collection of marketing campaigns;
> Agents’ daily engagements and visit reports;
> Dashboard management for reporting on input data.
The results achieved were:
> Intuitive and functional CRM: the new CRM was designed to be simple and straightforward, enhancing the user experience;.
> Efficient integration: Integration with Business Central was successfully achieved, ensuring integrated data management;.
> Advanced reporting: thanks to dashboards, Edil Group can now generate detailed reports on the data entered into the system.
Integrated Project Management
Leroy Merlin is a chain of shops specialising in the sale of DIY, gardening and household products. Founded in France in 1923, Leroy Merlin is now present in many countries around the world, including Italy.
Leroy Merlin has set itself the goal of improving and maintaining several internal projects. These include:
> Managing employee shifts to view and manage employee shifts;
> Department management which registers users to the various departments (till, carpentry, bathroom, etc.) and sends calls directly to the devices;.
> Loyalty Management;
> Appointment booking for craftsmenmanaging the appointment books for craftsmen;
> Courier selection which allows you to select the most suitable courier according to parameters such as weight and size.
The Blazar Group team, with a strong technical focus, supported Leroy Merlin in coordinating and planning the activities of these projects. The technologies used include:
> Java/J2EE, Spring, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Spring Security, JPA, REST Web Services, React, Kotlin, Node.js
> Build tools and dependencies: Maven, Gradle
> Source code versioning: Git
> CI/CD: GitLab
> Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
> App server: Tomcat
> Software containers: Docker
> Cloud services: AWS ECR, AWS CloudWatch, Google Cloud Platform Cloud Run, Google Firebase
The results achieved were:
> Operational efficiency: projects are now managed in an integrated way, improving operational efficiency;
> Enhanced user experience: the apps and solutions developed offer an intuitive and functional user experience;
> Meeting deadlines: thanks to the support of the Blazar Group team, Leroy Merlin met its schedules and delivery times..
Increased production efficiency
Tetra Pak is a leader in food processing and packaging solutions. The company works closely with customers and suppliers to ensure food safety.
Blazar’s team collaborated on the maintenance and improvement of a pre-existing platform, called the Information Model, used to manage the various creation processes of their products.
The platform is divided into three parts:
> Supplier Model, for the management of supplier master data;
> Material Model, for the management of materials;
> Plant Model, for the management of information relative to the plant from the production lines, equipment owned to the individual events that may occur during production..
Blazar’s task was to manage the evolutions of the backend part of the three platform components, together with some libraries that simplify interaction with it.
The platform is composed of microservices running on Kubernetes; the back-end part is done in C# with the database managed with PostgreSQL, while the front-end part of the platform is done with React.
The results achieved were:
> Operational efficiency: the platform is now more efficient, enabling optimised management of production processes;.
> Technological integration: the use of microservices on Kubernetes simplified integration and scalability;.
> Intuitive user interface: thanks to React, the user interface is intuitive and functional.
> Automotive
Innovation and continuous updating in vehicle diagnostics software
BMW is a German manufacturer of luxury cars and motorbikes founded in 1916. BMW’s model range includes sports cars, saloons, coupes, cabriolets, roadsters, SAVs (Sport Activity Vehicles), SACs (Sport Activity Coupes), electric Grand Tourers and plug-in hybrids. BMW is also a manufacturer of aircraft engines.
BMW is committed to providing its customers, garages and authorised mechanics with an up-to-date vehicle diagnostics software always up-to-date, enriched with new features and actively supported for all kinds of problems.
The project involves large-scale programming to interface different backends, using state-of-the-art technology Blazar Group, in collaboration with international teams, is committed to keeping BMW software innovative and customer-friendly.
> Agile Methodology: The agile approach, in particular the LeSS framework, guides the development teams, coordinated by scrum masters and in constant dialogue with BMW Product Owners. Atlassian tools support the work, while MS Teams facilitates communication. Each sprint focuses on three main areas: new feature development, bug fixing and feasibility studies to anticipate future trends and meet customer expectations.
Technologies:
> .NET Framework 4.8
> C#
> MySQL
> Oracle
> MS Teams
> Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
The results obtained were:
> Continuous Innovation: BMW’s diagnostic software is constantly evolving, introducing state-of-the-art solutions for more effective vehicle maintenance.
> Quality and Reliability: Timely bug fixes and feature updates ensure a high standard of quality and reliability.
> Proactivity and Anticipation: Proactive analysis of potential new features ensures that BMW remains at the forefront of the automotive industry.
Digital transformation in CRM for global customer management
Pirelli is an Italian company specialising in the production of tyres for motorbikes, cars and bicycles. The company has 18 production plants, located in Italy and abroad. Pirelli is constantly engaged in developing innovative solutions to meet the most specific mobility needs of the end consumer.
Pirelli set itself the ambitious goal of developing and maintaining an advanced CRM system with a database 500 GB of information on 4 million customers from 120 countries. The challenge was to integrate a heterogeneous data stream from different platforms using market-leading integration systems.
The Blazar team implemented innovative solutions for the Dynamics365 Middleware, supporting the transition to the new CRM with targeted developments:
> Data Import Portal: An intuitive user interface for efficient and secure data import into CRM.
> GDPR Portal: An EU-compliant system for the complete deletion of data, guaranteeing respect for customers’ privacy.
> Contact Optimisation: An advanced contact address reclamation and enrichment mechanism, exploiting Google’s API for georeferencing and data enrichment.
Technologies:
> Dynamics365
> Tibco
> Scribe
> SSIS
> Pentaho
> Google API
The advantages obtained are:
> Operational Efficiency: Pirelli’s CRM is now more efficient, with a simplified and secure data import process.
> Regulatory Compliance: The system fully complies with GDPR regulations, giving customers peace of mind about the management of their data.
> Data Quality: The accuracy and richness of contact data has been greatly improved, allowing for more effective segmentation and targeting.
> Fashion
Optimisation of order management processes
Ermenegildo Zegna is an Italian luxury fashion company founded in 1910 in Trivero, Piedmont. The company is one of Italy’s most internationally renowned businesses. The Zegna brand is a global leader in luxury menswear.
Ermenegildo Zegna was faced with a challenge: to effectively manage support requests (ticket) related to the application. This process required in-depth analysis planning for developments and releases of the application itself. Both a functional and technical approach was needed to ensure constant support. The consultants from Blazar Group were called in to solve this challenge.
The team at Blazar Group designed and implemented a solution aimed at improving the management of orders from Ermenegildo Zegna boutiques. The solution provides a streamlined and automated process, reliable data, constant monitoring of orders and allows users autonomy in the execution of procedures.
Technologies used:
> Oracle Data Integrator (ODI): For data integration from the IBMi database;
> TIBCO: Management of external orders;
> Oracle: Database for entering and managing order data.
The main objective of this project was to optimise order management for Ermenegildo Zegna, guaranteeing efficiency, accuracy and a constant product presence in the boutiques;
Blazar Group has been working on analysing, entering and monitoring orders. This project represents a strategic investment, improving collaboration with boutiques, improving operational management of orders and staff autonomy.
GEMINI
Custom S.p.A. is an Italian company founded in 1992 and specialises in the design, manufacture and distribution of printing solutions and automation systems for various sectors, including retail, industry, transport and logistics, gaming, sport and entertainment.
A solution with a pool of functionalities, subdivided into thematic areas, was required, aimed at cash management Cashier management Retail Luxury.
Each customer must be able to choose which functionalities to activate for each or only some of the thematic areas.
GEMINI is a mobile solution for checkout management in the context of Retail Luxury. Here is a summary of its main features:
> Customisable functionalities: each customer can activate specific functionalities for different subject areas;
> Targeted upgrades: new installations only affect the affected area;
> Microservice architecture: offers high performance and flexibility;
> Technologies: Java 17, Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Actuator, Hibernate, Jaxb, Log4J, Netflix Eureka server, Oracle database, Prometheus Grafana
In addition to fulfilling project requirements and meeting Go Live’s deadlines, through sprint reviews individual interviews with managers, over time we helped change the team’s mindset in dealing with various issues while also achieving the following collaborative goals:
> the functional analysis has moved to being clearly defined in order to be able to develop a solution independently
> the team’s communication improved with more feedback and attempts to improve the efficiency of the team
> attempts were made to make the best use of the predisposition (technical characteristics and personal preferences) of each member in the team in the allocation of tasks
> Finance
Renovating the core business of Swiss Banks
Cornèr Bank is a Swiss bank founded in 1952 in Lugano. The bank offers banking and financial services to individuals and companies. In 2020, Cornèr Bank launched its new corporate strategy “Cornèr 2025” with the aim of becoming a cutting-edge digital bank.
Against a backdrop of increasing competitiveness and innovation in the banking sector, Cornèr Bank embarked on a project to reengineer its core banking. The primary objective was to modernise the technology infrastructure, replacing the legacy mainframe-based system with a modern flexible solution. The new platform had to meet the needs of an ever-changing business while ensuring high levels of reliability, security and scalability.
Blazar Group was chosen as a strategic partner to implement the project. In collaboration with Cornèr Banca’s IT team, Blazar designed and implemented a new core banking system based onstate-of-the-art Microsoft technologies. The software architecture was completely redesigned, adopting a modular and service-oriented approach.
The solution includes: complete management of banking products and services (current accounts, deposits, loans, payment cards, etc.), automated transaction processing, advanced data analysis for customerprofiling and risk management, customisable dashboards and reports for monitoring business performance.
Technologies used:
> .NET Framework 4.8 (C#)
> Angular and AngularJS (server-side)
> SQL Server
> MSMQ and WebSphere MQ
> Windows Server MSDTC
> NServiceBus 5
The results achieved were:
> Modern and dynamic software ecosystem: The new platform offers an agile and flexible development environment, facilitating the implementation of new functionalities and adaptation to future business needs.
> Openness to new business evolutions: The modular and scalable architecture allows new services and applications to be easily integrated, guaranteeing rapid time-to-market for new business proposals.
> Reduced operating costs: Migration to Microsoft technologies has enabled the optimisation of the IT infrastructure, resulting in lower operating and maintenance costs.
> Improved integration with third-party systems: The new platform facilitates interconnection with other applications, fostering better collaboration with partners and suppliers.
Improving the efficiency of internal insurance processes
Eurizon is an asset management company and one of the leading asset managers in Europe. It offers a range of products and services to meet different needs and investment objectives.
Eurizon Asset Management has entrusted Blazar Group with the development of different software solutions based on Microsoft technologies. The collaboration focuses on a number of projects aimed at improving the efficiency of internal processes, data analysis and portfolio management..
Technologies used:
> ASP.NET;
> Windows Services;
> SmartClient;
> Data Quality;
> SQL Server (T-SQL, job, DTSX)
> Time series management application: allows the complete management of time series for funds and securities, including CAX (Corporate Actions) automates the import/export of data from different sources, offers advanced tools for monitoring market trends and the analysis of time series using mathematical formulas. Finally, the back office uses it to monitor market trends and control the evolution of time series.
> Institutional portfolio management application: allows the complete management of institutional portfolios. It offers powerful functionalities for the analysis and simulation of financial scenarios and enables the comparison of portfolios with benchmarks.
> Portfolio consultation dashboard: provides a comprehensive overview of portfolio levels and measures, allows monitoring of portfolio performance over various time horizons, and facilitates risk analysis and control.
> Portal for value series management: enables the consultation, modification and validation of product value series, offers a user-friendly web interface for series acquisition and calculation, and automates the value series management process, improving efficiency and accuracy.
The collaboration with Blazar Group enabled Eurizon Asset Management to significantly improve the efficiency of internal processes, data analysis and portfolio management. The solutions developed have helped to strengthen Eurizon’s position as a leader in the asset management industry.
The results achieved are as follows:
> Improved process efficiency: the solutions automate several manual tasks, freeing up valuable time for more strategic activities;
> Improved data analysis: advanced analytical tools provide a deeper understanding of markets and portfolios;
> Better risk management: dashboard and portfolio management applications provide comprehensive information for effective risk control.
> Increased flexibility and scal ability: solutions are developed on reliable and scalable Microsoft technologies, able to adapt to Eurizon’s growing needs.
Digitalising the management of information flows
Intesa Sanpaolo is an Italian bank that offers banking and financial services to individuals and companies. The bank was founded in 2007 and is the largest Italian bank by market capitalisation.
Intesa Sanpaolo aimed to improve the experience of its users and optimising the efficiency of its internal processes. It has entrusted Blazar with the development of two new web applications: a dashboard for managing call centre calls and a system for creating and monitoring the group’s advertising campaigns.
Call Management App: The main objective of the dashboard was to simplify and make more intuitive the management of incoming and outgoing calls from the call centre. The new application allows operators to:
> Verify branch opening and closing times in real time
> Record audio of conversations
> Automating appointment taking
> Set alerts to prompt certain users
Technologies used:
> .NET Core 3.1
> MS SQL Server database
> Angular
The second application, called Campaign Manager, was developed to allow Intesa Sanpaolo to efficiently create and monitor its advertising campaigns. The system offers a number of advanced features to:
> Create customised campaigns on different channels
> Define target audience
> Schedule sending of messages
> Monitoring real-time results
Technologies used:
> Angular
> Jenkins
> Digital micro-component architecture (Darwin)
The results achieved were:
> Improved user experience: The two web applications offer an intuitive and easy-to-use interface, enhancing the experience of both internal and external users.
> Process optimisation: The automation of various tasks has led to a significant reduction in management time and an increase in efficiency.
> Greater control and flexibility: The new applications give users greater control over their data and the flexibility to adapt campaigns to their needs.
> Insurance
Reinventing roadside assistance
Europ Assistance is a French company offering assistance and insurance services to individuals and businesses. Europ Assistance offers a wide range of services including roadside assistance, medical assistance, travel assistance, and concierge services.
Europ Assistance aimed to improve and maintain several internal projects.
These included:
> NCO2: the customer assistance platform was in need of modernisation. The application, initially developed in .NET, was redesigned using new technologies such as Node.js, React, MongoDB and Kubernetes to make it lightweight, fast and modern;
> DRSA: Europ Assistance’s global project to unify the roadside assistance processes of all branches worldwide required a microservices-based architecture. Blazar Group developed new applications, including log engine and geo engine, to improve efficiency and data management;
> Hospitality: Blazar Group built from scratch a Web Rest API service for the provision of insurance coverage services in the auto, personal and travel sectors. Technologies used include.NET 6.0, Docker, Kubernetes and Oracle.
The first project, NCO2 , was the redesign of this service platform. The application, initially written in .NET, was redesigned with new technologies: Node.js, React, Mongo DB, Kubernetes to be lightweight, fast and modern.
We took part in the development of DRSA, which links the local database (Country Italy) to the global platform. The Blazar Group experts realised new applications preferring a microservice-based architecture to a monolithic approach, as in the case of: log engine and geo engine.
> log engine: this is a performance meter that uses application-level logs and is very useful for debugging, as it immediately identifies errors via stack traces;
> geo engine: a service for distance matrix, geocoding and reverse geocoding. Previously, each application had its own API key and queried Google Maps.
Hospitality, a Web Rest Api service for the provision of insurance coverage in the auto, personal and travel sectors, and we chose modern Microsoft technologies such as NET 6.0, Docker, Kubernetes and Oracle.NET 6.0, Docker, Kubernetes and Oracle, the database previously used by Europ Assistance
The results achieved were:
> Platform modernisation: NCO2 and DRSA are now more efficient, lightweight and aligned with new technologies;.
> Global integration: DRSA connects the local database (Country Italy) to the global platform, improving data management and efficiency;.
> Optimised insurance coverage services: Hospitality offers policy services in a new format, ensuring a better customer experience.
Modern Look and Feel for insurance products
Allianz is a German insurance company that offers insurance services to individuals and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1890, it is one of the largest companies by market capitalization and is present in more than 70 countries worldwide.
The need for Allianz is for a modern graphical user interface for the company’s core insurance products, namely Allianz Ultra Health, Home and Wealth, and in Allianz Ultra Business.
The development was carried out in collaboration withother suppliers, who took care of the back-end, infrastructure and database layers.
All these applications allow the insurer to configure the policy for the customer in all its various aspects and have several additional functionalities, including:
> Printing: generation of policy-related documents.
> Presentation: creation of presentation materials for customers;
> Predefined Policies: use of standard policies to simplify configuration;
> Exception Management: possibility of managing exceptions or specific changes.
> Discount Management: application of customised discounts.
The technologies used for the front-end include Angular 11 and Ngrx for state management. For development, Jest was used for unit testing and Mirage.js for managing stand-alone front-end development, reducing bugs and facilitating local development.
The results achieved are:
> Interdisciplinary collaboration: collaboration between different teams allowed the integration of specialised skills for the various layers of the software, ensuring a more robust and reliable end product.
> Advanced configurability: the possibility for insurers to customise policies in all their aspects allows them to offer a service tailored to specific customer needs.
> Operational efficiency;
> Software quality: thanks to the technologies employed.
> Medical
Optimisation of contract management processes
NMS Group is an organization committed to industrial innovation and management of the entire pathway of new pharmaceutical research and development, including for third parties. The mission of NMS Group is to discover and develop the new molecules and therapeutic strategies that will be able to represent the personalized care of cancer patients.
NMS Group contacted us following the development of two canvases on PowerApp with the task of concluding the two applications by performing the eventual testing and deployment to production: Contract Manager and Publication Disclosure.
We are currently still working to make evolutions in order to improve and expand their functionality.
Both of them were created with the purpose of digitizing and having all the necessities of the respective workflow within their O365 tenant, but some among the documents remained anchored for years without the eventual publication due to negligence on the approval flow given the lack of a system to monitor.
Contract Manager manages the approval of new contracts and procurements with external suppliers: it creates the new contracts and adds any approvers of the specific contract.
The final product presented by Blazar brings the benefit of optimized internal contract flow management through the implementation of solutions designed on:
> PowerAutomate for system process automation;
> SharePoint and Azure Active Directory for document cataloging;
> PowerApps for the front-end part used by the end customer.
Publication Disclosure is used for the approval of scientific papers, treatises and research to be published internally within the company. The technologies used are: Power Apps, Power Automate, and Sharepoint.
In addition to an initial bug fixing phase on the application, a number of evolutions were approved by the client and implemented to facilitate user interaction and understanding of the document review environment including: a progress bar, various intermediate screens, more efficient customization of role definition on Sharepoint (to speed up the document review and approval process), and email automation via Power Automate.
Thanks to this solution, NMS Group achieved:
> Efficiency: optimised contract management processes and reduced review times;
> Transparency: accurate monitoring of documents and approval flows;
> Improved user experience: intuitive and customised user interface.
Optimisation of tender management
Carl Zeiss is a company that manufactures lenses for both eyeglasses and sunglasses. Its products include monofocal, bifocal and progressive lenses, as well as photochromic (which change color based on sunlight) and polarized lenses.
The existing process involved the manual sending of e-mails between the various actors involved in the tendering process. All necessary documentation was attached to the e-mails, making the process lazy and prone to errors.
> Creation of an automated process (Tender Flow)
> Manual creation via form: A new record is created manually via a form in SharePoint. .
> Automating steps: Using Power Automate, the flow regulates and manages the creation of tasks in Microsoft Planner. These tasks are assigned to the persons involved according to their specific department.
> Monitoring of tasks: The flow listens for tasks. As they are completed, the process proceeds to the next steps.
> Creating documentation on SharePoint
> E-mail notifications: During the process, the system sends e-mail notifications to the users involved. The notifications are customised according to the task assignees and the user profiling matrix.
Thanks to this new system, Zeiss can work with greater cleanliness and speed during tenders. In addition, the customer has the possibility to make a retrospective on past tenders. The tables and lists on SharePoint, together with the reports in Power BI, provide detailed information, including any delays (e.g. delays in completing a task).
SHARE OF SELF
IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced technology solutions and clinical research services for the life sciences industry. With its solutions, it helps companies and institutions transform the healthcare system and improve patients’ lives day by day.
The pharmaceutical industry requires constant monitoring of shelf space in pharmacies. However, vendors still have to manually check the spaces occupied by drugs of different brands during regular pharmacy visits. This process is time-consuming and subject to human error.
Blazar Group proposed Share of Self, an innovative application that simplifies shelf space management and supports salespeople in pharmacy visits.
Features:
> Capture shelf images via tablet;
> Time savings compared to manual verification;
> Accurate images to assess spaces;
> Respect for the spaces agreed with the pharmacies;
> Tracking of the occupied space: ccalculating the percentage of occupied space for each product;
> Uploading data to the IQVIA management system for further analysis.
Share of Self represents a strategic investment for IQVIA, optimising shelf space management and improving collaboration with pharmacies. The aim is to reduce verification times, provide reliable data and ensure the constant visibility of pharmaceutical products.
> Publishing
Centralising information management with Cloud Native portals
Messaggerie Libri is an Italian company engaged in the distribution of books and publishing products. Founded in 1945, Messaggerie Libri is now one of the leading Italian companies in the sector. The company is based in Milan and has a network of warehouses and branches throughout Italy.
The Messaggerie Libri system was developed to support the lifecycle of books by providing different services to different types of users, including title anaglaysis and consultancy. The system automates manual operations and includes a CMS for permissions and content changes.
The advantage of this system was that it could automate most of the work normally done manually.
Part of the system includes a CMS, which allows administrators to set access rights to specific sections and edit their content. For example, the company’s latest news, best-selling titles or simply a description of the various services offered.
The main project is a web portal for publishers, bookshops and employees of Messaggerie Libri, offering customised services for book management.
The second project is a portal for editing user information. The Blazar Group team is using the following technologies:
> CMS in C# (Umbraco)
> Applications in React
> API with ASP.NET Core
> PluginController of Umbraco
> Azure Functions
> Database SQL Server
> DevOps
> Boomi
> SAP
Thanks to the development of the application, the following results have been achieved:
> Personalisation: publishers, bookshops and Messaggerie Libri employees can access specific services for book management, adapted to their needs;
> Efficiency: the automation of manual operations simplifies data and content management;
> Centralisation: the centralised platform allows user information to be edited in one place;
> State-of-the-art technology: the use of modern technologies such as CMS in C# (Umbraco), React, APIs with ASP.NET Core, Azure Functions, SQL Server, DevOps, Boomi and SAP guarantees an advanced and scalable development environment.
Lift-and-shift of publishing platforms
RCS MediaGroup is one of the leading international multimedia publishing groups. Founded on principles of freedom, fairness and pluralism. RCS MediaGroup operates with stable and independent leadership.
> Telco
Open-source innovation in fibre optic management
Deutsche Telekom is a German telecommunications company. Founded in 1995, the company offers fixed-line and mobile telephone, Internet and pay television services.
As a response to the competition in the telecommunications sector, Deutsche Telekom launched an innovation initiative to enhance the efficiency and flexibility of its fibre-optic network. The goal was to create an open source management system, fully customisable and independent from external providers, for greater autonomy in operations.
The project involved the collaboration of 8 multidisciplinary teams, led by dedicated project managers, focusing on software, infrastructure, systems and networking. Blazar made an essential contribution, working in synergy with Deutsche Telekom’s DevOps team for the Life Cycle Management of servers and the configuration of Kubernetes, leveraging its expertise in open source and DevOps.
Technologies:
> Linux
> Docker
> Kubernetes
> Ansible
> DevOps
The results achieved were:
> Agile Development: Rapid implementation of new functionalities thanks to Kubernetes.
> Reduction of Costs: Elimination of outsourcing costs through in-house development.
> Control and Flexibility:Total autonomy in system management, with the possibility of integration and customisation.
> Open Innovation: Collaboration with the open source community for a future of continuous innovation.
Strategic management for marketing campaigns
The client, one among the greatest companies in media, needed a customised platform to optimise the planning, creation and coordination of its marketing campaigns.
The solution had to be solid, easily accessible and easy maintenance over time.
Blazar developed a customised platform that allowed the client to ccentralise the management of all marketing campaigns in a single system, ssimplify the campaign creation and approval process, and mmonitor real-time campaign progress, as well as generated detailed reports on results. The technologies used are:
> Power App Canvas
>Integration with Dynamics365
> Dataverse
> Flows Power Automate
> Integration with SharePoint
Thanks to the cooperation with Blazar, the customer was able to:
> Improving the efficiencyof the marketing process
> Increase visibility and effectivenessof campaigns
> Achieve a higher ROI
Innovative Monitoring of 5G Networks
Empirix is a U.S. based company that focuses on testing and monitoring the performance of telecommunications networks. The company offers a wide range of telecommunications network performance management products and services.
In the era of telecom innovation, Empirix selected Blazar to develop a revolutionary application for the infrastructure monitoring of 5G networks, aiming for a system that offered real-time analysis and predictive visibility.The synergy between Empirix and Blazar resulted in an agile and integrated working environment, where every sprint and task, managed through Jira, helped shape the future of 5G monitoring.
Below are the phases that characterised this project:
> Analysis: A deep dive into 5G technical specifications and identification of critical network parameters
> Software Development: The creation of a robust monitoring system in C++, using Protocol Buffers and a high-performance database to handle massive volumes of information.
> Integration and Visualisation: Processing of data in JSON and CSV formats for smooth integration and intuitive visualisation of network performance.
Technologies Used:
> C++
> Protocol Buffers (Google)
> Redis database
> JSON
> Jira (Atlassian)
The 5G network infrastructure monitoring application, realised through the partnership with Blazar, ensures a more efficient and reliable service for customers, resulting in numerous benefits:
> Real-Time Monitoring: Unprecedented visibility into 5G network performance.
> Predictive Analysis:Prevention of problems and optimisation of performance through data analysis.
> Flexibility and Scalability: A system ready to evolve with the 5G network.
> Intuitive Interface: A simplified user experience that turns data into clear insights.
