Development of a Native Android Application to Replace Legacy Windows Platform for Infrastructure Monitoring

The client relies on an outdated Windows-based application to monitor underground piping systems, which is no longer supported and hampers operational efficiency. Their internal development team lacks the capacity to modernize or migrate the application, risking reduced performance and increased maintenance overhead.

A mid-sized utility company responsible for water infrastructure management seeking to modernize its monitoring systems through custom mobile solutions.

• Develop a native Android application that replicates and enhances the existing monitoring features of the legacy Windows app.
• Ensure seamless integration with existing hardware systems used for underground piping evaluation.
• Improve system reliability, user experience, and operational efficiency.
• Reduce system downtime and maintenance costs associated with outdated software.

• Replication and enhancement of existing monitoring functionalities from the legacy system.
• Integration with existing hardware designed to monitor underground piping for real-time data collection.
• An intuitive user interface with wireframed prototypes for layout and navigation visualization prior to detailed design.
• Robust testing procedures to ensure software functionality, performance, and reliability before deployment.
• Seamless deployment process to production environments, minimizing user disruption.

• Hardware monitoring devices for underground piping systems
• Existing backend data management systems
• Authentication and user management services

• High reliability with system uptime >99.5%
• Performance aimed at real-time data updates with minimal latency
• Scalability to support future hardware and feature expansions
• Security protocols ensuring data integrity and user privacy

The deployment of this custom Android application aims to significantly enhance operational efficiency, with targeted improvements in system reliability and user experience. Expected outcomes include increased monitoring accuracy, reduced maintenance costs, and minimized system downtime, thereby delivering value that surpasses existing legacy solutions.