Multi-Platform Enterprise Desktop Suite
Desktop Applications

Multi-Platform Enterprise Desktop Suite

Developed a comprehensive desktop application suite for financial services, using Electron and .NET technologies to deliver consistent experiences across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

76% productivity improvement
54% reduction in training time
12+ integrated systems

Project Overview

We developed a custom .NET enterprise application suite for a large corporation. The application integrates with existing systems and provides a seamless experience for users across their entire organization while significantly improving operational efficiency.

The technical implementation leveraged the power of C# and the .NET Framework, with modern WPF interfaces, robust data access layers using Entity Framework, and comprehensive integration with existing enterprise systems. Our solution replaced several legacy applications with a unified, maintainable codebase that dramatically improved performance and user satisfaction.

The Challenge

A financial services firm required a desktop application suite that could work across multiple operating systems while integrating with legacy systems, maintaining enterprise-grade security, and improving employee productivity.

  • Legacy System Integration: Connecting with outdated enterprise systems while maintaining data integrity and business logic
  • Complex Workflows: Supporting sophisticated business processes with many edge cases and approval chains
  • Performance: Delivering responsive application performance despite handling large datasets and complex operations
  • Security: Implementing enterprise-grade security with fine-grained permissions and auditing
  • User Experience: Creating an intuitive interface for users with varying technical skills
  • Deployment: Ensuring smooth deployment across thousands of workstations without disrupting business operations

Our Solution

Technical Architecture

We developed a comprehensive .NET ecosystem with three main components:

  1. Core Application Suite: Built with C# and WPF, providing rich, responsive user interfaces with the MVVM pattern to ensure clean separation of concerns and testability
  2. Data Access Layer: Implemented with Entity Framework for efficient data operations, along with custom repositories for complex queries and specialized data transformations
  3. Integration Services: Windows Services and WCF services that handle synchronization with other enterprise systems, scheduled processes, and background operations

Key Technical Features

Performance Optimization

Implemented intelligent caching, asynchronous operations, and optimized database queries to handle large datasets with minimal latency, ensuring smooth user experiences even during complex operations.

Enterprise Security

Built a comprehensive security system with Active Directory integration, role-based access control, and detailed audit logging to ensure compliance with corporate security policies.

Workflow Engine

Created a flexible workflow engine that allows business processes to be defined, executed, and monitored, with support for approval chains, notifications, and exception handling.

Reporting System

Developed a comprehensive reporting system using SQL Server Reporting Services that provides both standard and custom reports, with export capabilities to various formats including Excel and PDF.

Results & Impact

76%

productivity improvement

54%

reduction in training time

12+

integrated systems

The solution delivered significant productivity improvements, reduced employee training time, and successfully integrated over a dozen critical business systems into a single cohesive interface.

Project Information

Project Type

Desktop Applications

Duration

1 year (Development: 8 months, Deployment: 2 months)

Team Size

5 specialists (2 backend, 2 frontend, 1 QA)

Development Approach

Agile/Scrum with .NET development practices and CI/CD pipeline

Key Technologies

.NET Framework.NET CoreC#WPFXAMLEntity FrameworkSQL ServerWindows Presentation FoundationMVVMAzure DevOpsNUnitREST APIsSignalRWindows Services

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