• Architected an SOA layer that provided core functionality to each individual web site from a single, shared code base.  This solution avoided unnecessary redundancy by leveraging a single development effort across multiple sites.  This model also facilitates maintenance efficiencies creating a single point of maintenance for future functional enhancements.
• Developed the appropriate SOA based services (e.g., product catalog, dealer locator, FAQ).  Ironworks utilized test driven development as part of its approach.
• Architected an Ektron CMS design to support multiple web applications from a single Ektron platform.  This approach enabled the re-use of core templates, workflows, and metadata structure across multiple brand sites, thereby maximizing development efficiencies and again, eliminating redundant code supporting common requirements.
• Exposed the web services and integrated them with the Ektron CMS platform.
• Developed an SOA-based ETL utility that enables UPG administrators to map, scrub, and load the catalog related business content. As part of this effort, Ironworks provided exception reporting that facilitated the data scrubbing process.
• Worked with UPG administrators to deploy the Ektron CMS and shared SOA layer to production per the desired rollout schedule and approach.

The solution designed and implemented by Ironworks has reduced the technical development costs of rolling out a single brand awareness web application by approximately 60 percent and shortened the timeline for launching new web sites significantly.  In addition, the new solution architecture has increased UPG Aquatic’s ability to manage their own content and, through the nature of the shared infrastructure, will streamline future maintenance efforts. 

This engagement also demonstrates Ironworks’ ability and commitment to “right size” the solution to meet the business, funding, and technology needs of each individual client.