The Client is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with operations in Alexandria, Virginia. They focus on three key critical areas; financial management, human resources, and contract management. Their back-office is founded on a DCAA-approved financial management system. Proprietary Enterprise Information Management (EIM) practice area frameworks and industry best practices including Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI-DEV) Level 3 software delivery methodologies and the Information Technology Infrastructure Library v3 (ITIL v3) enable the Client with the institutional knowledge necessary to execute projects on time, within budget, and with quality.
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The Problem/Challenge
- The Client’s website of the client was developed in Drupal 6, which reached the end of life on February 24th, 2016
- The Client was not able to update the core Drupal system, resulting in security vulnerabilities and risks.
- The website was not mobile friendly and the key challenges were to upgrade the website with the latest software releases and make the website responsive to mobile and small form-factor devices while keeping the initial user interface intact.
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The iQuasar Solution
- iQuasar software team redeveloped the website using the latest Drupal 8 version.
- The development team used the bootstrap framework to make the website and its user interface responsive to different screen sizes.
- The development team’s work was done with the fundamental goal of keeping the initial user interface intact while upgrading the software and making the website responsive.
Service We Offer: Information Technology Services
How our solution created value for the Client:
As a result of our engagement, the client realized the following benefits:
- With the core Drupal 8 upgrade, the vulnerabilities and security risks to the Client website as a result of the outdated software are now mitigated.
- Client has a responsive website that renders smoothly on mobile and small form factor devices, increasing customer and prospect engagement with the Client’s website
- The returning customers and leads did not notice any changes as a result of the technology upgrades.