Law Enforcement Software Modernized with Microsoft

A California-based law enforcement solution provider, founded in 1993, specializes in safety and security software. Their solutions are used by both public and private sector organizations to ensure stakeholder safety through advanced technology.

1. Law Enforcement Software Modernized with
Microsoft .NET

Client
A California-based law enforcement solution provider, founded in 1993, specializes in safety
and security software. Their solutions are used by both public and private sector
organizations to ensure stakeholder safety through advanced technology.
Challenges
The client's product was built on outdated technologies like Paradox, Borland, Object
PAL, and VB6.0.

2. Technology and resource limitations made it difficult to release new features quickly,
slowing down time-to-market.
The software consisted of 45 modules and over 900,000 lines of code, primarily in Object
PAL, with minimal documentation available.
The platform needed modernization to overcome performance and usability challenges
while maintaining its critical functionality.
Solution Provided
Synoverge stepped in as an Extended Engineering Team, using a phased and iterative
approach to modernize the platform:
Discovery & Reverse Engineering: Analyzed the existing architecture, understood
deployment scenarios, and documented the product’s internal complexities.
Redesign & Development: Re-architected the software using a modern Microsoft .NET
technology stack. Developed a user-friendly interface with improved usability. Created a
flexible architecture to allow customizations for field users.
Data Migration & Testing: Migrated data from the legacy database to a re-engineered
database. Ensured compatibility with Windows 8 and automated testing using the Coded
UI Test Framework.
Deployment & Transition: Piloted the redesigned software at client sites. Provided user
training and transitioned to a support and maintenance model.
Results
Modernized software with a contemporary user interface, highly praised by end-users.

3. Enhanced flexibility to accommodate diverse client data models and analytics needs.
Reduced time-to-market for new features due to the use of advanced technology.
Complete the re-platforming and verification of the product within a relatively short span
of 9 months.
Lower maintenance costs by leveraging Microsoft .NET's native components.
Successfully implemented the product across multiple sites with professional support
services.
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