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SAP@Gitex Web and Mobile App

Client Requirement

SAP@Gitex builds event apps your attendees will want to use. We came up with an event promotion app and web application delivering the best web and mobile event experience for the end user. This event promotion app will let the user access, browse and manage the event agenda on the go.

The app allows you to set reminders for future; past or today’s agendas adding value to the event right at your fingertips. The app features a neatly organised set of buttons that allows the user to have comprehensive and detailed information of the event on the go.

 

The app includes:

  • Agenda Sessions: Access your event agenda anywhere and anytime and manage your profile, browse event content while you are travelling to or from the event right from your mobile app.Get the day-wise business event information inside your mobile application and keep yourself informed by setting the agenda event reminders.
  • Push Notifications: The push notification will notify the user about the upcoming events or any changes to the business events through an App Control Panel.
  • Resources: The user can access the marketing collaterals, event specific documents or pdf’s pertaining to technology or industry solutions which are going to be showcased in the event.
  • Image Gallery: The gallery displays the images of a day-wise event which is great for any business. The user can browse and upload the images and can take necessary action.
  • Request for a Meeting: Request for a meeting by sending your name, email id and topic to support you further on any of the SAP & Mobility solutions that fit your business.

 

Project Challenges

The team faced the following challenges:

  • Cross-platform compatibility for different resolutions for iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Phone.
  • Integration of calendar facility for each platform like iOS, Android and Windows.
  • The smooth running of the application for iPhone, iPad with optimised resolution.
  • Neat event organisation while maintaining user’s privacy and security.
  • Help users plan their schedules, navigate the event and easily contact the event exhibitor.

Technologies Used

Operating System & Server Management iOS, Android, Windows OS, Multi-Server Architecture with Staging & Production Environment through Version Controlling releases, Server Optimization, Security & SSL Implementation, Scheduler for Back-ups,Alert Monitoring System Integration, Server Performance Tuning at regular intervals, Software Firewall Configuration & Maintenance
Development Tools & Environments PhoneGap Cordova, AJAX, Java Script, PHP5+, HTML5, CSS3 etc.
Database MYSQL Database Server (Web), DB Clustering, DB Optimization, Master Slave Replication, Query Optimization, Scheduler for Backups

ManPower

Project Leader 1
Developers 2
Designers 2
Quality Assurance Testers 1

Planning

The following development approach was adopted to equip the site with numerous features and functionality mentioned below:

  • Introduced high level of server and data fetching technology.
  • Syncing newly available data for backup with our database required specific attention. This helped in result generation.
  • Maintained consistency in graphical appearance with the help of given wireframe.
  • Research and analysis were scheduled at every project level to effectively manage the event promotion mobile app.

 

Development Highlights

  • Special focus on interactivity and user friendliness of the app while designing for the iOS,Android and Windows OS.
  • Creation of successful event app that excites the attendees and provides valuable returns.
  • Efficient networking, boundless benefits which facilitate speakers and attendees with elevated interactions.
  • Web usability guidelines were strictly followed during development and the interface was made easily navigable through judicious use of CSS and HTML controls.