Managed Service Provider (MSP) – Application Support

The organization manages a portfolio of over 60 Mendix applications, each overseen by different teams. This structure has led to a lack of process streamlining, resulting in inefficiencies and inconsistencies in application management. Delays in problem resolution are common due to the absence of a unified process and clear ownership. Furthermore, comprehensive documentation is lacking, making it difficult to track changes, updates, and application performance. This lack of transparency extends to senior management, who find it challenging to gain a clear understanding of the utility and volume of these applications.

Challenges

The company faced several challenges in application management:

  • Lack of Process Streamlining: Inefficiencies and inconsistencies in managing over 60 Mendix applications.
  • Delays in Problem Resolution: Absence of a unified process and clear ownership leading to slower issue resolution.
  • Insufficient Documentation: Difficulty in tracking changes, updates, and application performance due to inadequate documentation.
  • Lack of Transparency: Senior management struggles to understand the utility and volume of applications due to poor visibility.
  • Fragmented Management: Applications managed by different teams, resulting in coordination challenges and operational inefficiencies.

Solutions

BluoSoft set up an efficient managed service team structure with onsite/offshore model for supporting the clients critical applications. Robust processes were set up around Incident Management, Service Requests, App Administration and other Administrative and recurring/ad-hoc activities. The solution included the following components:

  1. Centralized Application Management: BluoSoft provided a unified approach to manage all 60+ Mendix applications, ensuring consistency and streamlined processes.
  2. Exclusive Vendor Selection: Chosen as the exclusive vendor for organization-wide support and development, fostering a single point of accountability.
  3. Enhanced Problem Resolution: Implemented a structured process for faster issue resolution, reducing downtime and improving application performance.
  4. Comprehensive Documentation: Established thorough documentation practices to track changes, updates, and performance metrics effectively.
  5. Increased Transparency: Improved visibility for senior management through detailed reporting and analytics on application utility and volume.
  6. Integrated Development and Support: Combined support and development services to ensure seamless integration of new features and ongoing maintenance.
  7. Expertise in Mendix Applications: Leveraged deep expertise in Mendix to optimize application functionality and enhance user experience.

Technology Stack

Outcome

Centralised management of these applications evidently resulted in seamless application support and better turnaround time in resolving critical issues. Furthermore, it was easier to track bugs/issues/enhancements under one ADO board which also provided better visibility to senior management on ticket trends and traffic.

  • Centralised control & support under one team
  • 24/7 Support for Critical Apps
  • Security Configurations
  • Onsite/Offshore model
  • Incident resolution
  • System Enhancements
  • Documentation
  • Change Management
  • User Management
  • Periodic Health Checks

Conclusion

The centralized management of these applications led to seamless support and significantly improved turnaround times for resolving critical issues. By consolidating bugs, issues, and enhancements under one ADO board, senior management gained better visibility into ticket trends and traffic. The unified team provided 24/7 support for critical apps, implemented robust security configurations, and utilized an onsite/offshore model to ensure continuous coverage. This approach facilitated efficient incident resolution, system enhancements, thorough documentation, effective change management, user management, and periodic health checks, ultimately enhancing the overall operational efficiency and reliability of the organization’s Mendix applications.

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