Industry sector:

Publishing

Time and effort:

9 person-years to date

Tasks:

Consulting, design, implementation, support

Platforms:

Solaris (Server), Windows (Clients)

Technologies:

Oracle Database, XML, Java, JSP, GWT, PHP, Perl

Conceptual design and implementation of diverse components:

• Server-side software for importing, maintaining and exporting documents
• Client-side tools for administration and researching the data inventory
• Web-based components connecting external service providers
• Compilation of variable reports to query and monitor the document pool
• Tools for exchanging data with external processes, particularly to incorporate existing data from legacy systems
• Providing consulting service to the customer regarding the implementation of new requirements
• Support for installation, data migration, and maintenance

Industry sector:

Automotive

Time and effort:

3 person-years

Tasks:

Conceptual design, development, support

Platforms:

Windows

Technologies:

C# .NET, Java, JavaScript, XML, XSL, XSLT, XUI, ACL, SCHEMA ST4, Arbortext

Key tasks:

• Cooperation in creating technical specifications
• Migration of data from legacy systems including its adaptation to the current business model
• Configuration and enhancement of the authoring client
• Enhancement of the interfaces between authoring system and publication server as well as XML editor

Methods and technologies employed:

• Process model: Customer specific phase model
• Customizing of the DMS (SCHEMA ST4): XML, XPath, C# (.NET 1.1/2.0)
• Customizing of external editors (Arbortext): JavaScript, DOM, XUI, ACL
• Transformation into output formats: Java, XSL-FO, XSLT

Industry sector:

Logistics

Time and effort:

2 person-years to date

Tasks:

Consulting, conceptual design, development, training

Platforms:

JBoss Application Server

Technologies:

Java, GWT, XSL-FO, Hibernate, Microsoft SQL Server

Key tasks:

• Design and implementation of the web front-end
• Design and implementation of several web services for the integration of external systems into the new archiving system
• Conceptual design and modelling of the underlying database
• Design and realization of style sheets for Proof of Delivery documents
• Preparation of training material and presentation at the customer's site

Industry sector:

Diverse

Time and effort:

7 person-months to date

Tasks:

Conceptual design, development, support

Platforms:

Web

Technologies:

Java, JavaScript, JSF (RichFaces), Facelets, Portlets, AJAX, JBoss, Eclipse, EJB, Hibernate, Oracle Database

Key tasks:

• Enhancement of the PM server functionality
• Realization of Web interfaces for new program functions

Methods and technologies employed:

• Process model: Customer specific phase model
• Development of interactive Web interfaces: JSF and AJAX technologies (RichFaces, QuipuKit)
• Database access via Hibernate

Industry sector:

Automotive

Time and effort:

8 person-months to date

Task:

Consulting, conceptual design

Standards:

HBSG+B, UML

Key tasks:

• Analyzing the existing company processes and tools
• Consulting with respect to the requirements for the interfaces
• Designing interface contracts and coordinating the process between the internal and external parties involved
• Creating feasibility analyses and requirements specifications

Industry sector:

Publishing

Time and effort:

3 person-months

Tasks:

Consulting, conceptual design, development

Platforms:

Windows, MOSS

Technologies:

XML, XHTML, C#, ASP.NET, SharePoint

Functions realized:

• Extraction of the contents from an external document management system
• Implementation of essential content types
• Automated publication of the contents into SharePoint
• Enhancement of the content presentation components
• Adjustment and optimization of the search functionality

Additional consulting and assistance in:

• Implementation of various extensions for SharePoint content types
• Adaptation of SharePoint workflows

Industry sector:

Multimedia

Time and effort:

21 person-years

Task:

Product development

Platforms:

Windows 9x and higher (all languages)

Technologies:

C++, COM, GDI+, DirectX, OpenGL, DirectShow, DDK/WDK, XML, HTML, UML

On the organizational level, Genericom was responsible for the following tasks:

• Technical project management and coordination of the component developer teams (customer’s own developers and external service providers)
• Evaluation and planning of certifications (Vista logo, Blu-ray, HD DVD, etc.)
• Support for licensees of the authoring module
• Evaluation of component licences

Throughout the development cycle, the project was linked to the following processes at the customer’s site:

• Product translation and maintenance of the help system
• Product design
• Configuration management
• Release Management

The following methods and technologies were being employed:

• Process model: Spiral model with short development cycles, used to allow for swift reaction to market developments on the part of the customer (e. g. HD DVD, Blu-ray)
• Type of specification: Requirements specification
• Design: UML for object-oriented design
• Programming languages / libraries: C++/MFC (customer request), in-house development of MFC-type library (to achieve Unicode support under Windows 9x at the time); GDI+ for creation of 2D menus; OpenGL, later DirectX, for creation of 3D menus; DirectShow for video capturing and editing; DDK/WDK to support external hardware on the driver level; XSL/XML to allow for definition of authoring projects by OEM customers; HTML for creation of Web picture galleries
• Test: Test plans were compiled and executed according to IEEE 829

Industry sector:

Aerospace

Time and effort:

9 person-months

Tasks:

Consulting, conceptual design, implementation, maintenance

Platforms:

Web, LAMP

Technologies:

KnowledgeTree, PHP, MySQL

Key tasks:

• Analysing the existing system, with particular respect to the customer’s extensions
• Establishing a concept for migrating the system onto a new technical foundation
• Analysing and specifying new requirements
• Project planning and counselling the customer
• Implementing the requirements and installing the new system
• Preparing training material and holding the training courses at the customer’s site