Case Study

Modernizing Data for Pratt & Whitney
with i3solutions' web-enabled
Proposal/ROM Valuation Tool (PRVT)

The Customer

And Their Challenge

Pratt & Whitney is a renowned aerospace manufacturer specializing in the design, production, and service of aircraft engines, including both commercial and military applications. They are known for their cutting- edge technology and innovation in the aviation industry, providing reliable and high-performance propulsion systems for a wide range of aircraft. Despite their cutting-edge technology and market leadership, Pratt & Whitney faced a critical challenge: an outdated

Proposal/ROM Valuation Tool (PRVT) that relied on cumbersome Excel spreadsheets. As the data volume and complexity continued to grow, the limitations of this tool became frustrating for their teams. Their access, security, functionality, flexibility, and user experience were all compromised. They recognized the urgent need to transform this outdated system into a modern, web-based solution.

The Solution

A Web-enabled Proposal/ROM Valuation Tool (PRVT)

i3solutions stepped in to revolutionize Pratt & Whitney’s outdated processes. Leveraging the power of the Microsoft stack for web application development, we designed and executed a brand-new web-enabled PRVT. This modern data management tool has addressed Pratt & Whitney’s challenges and improved efficiency and accuracy in various business processes.

Key Features

Cost
Savings

By leveraging Microsoft’s free hosting for eligible non- profits, UCS realized immediate cost savings in hosting expenses. This financial relief allows UCS to allocate resources to other critical areas of their mission, amplifying the impact of their advocacy efforts.

Operational Continuity

For UCs, an expertly planned migration by i3solutions minimized downtime by strategically scheduling the transfer of their SharePoint environment, ensuring continuity of operations throughout the process. This meticulous approach allowed UCS’s systems to remain functional, enabling users to transition smoothly and maintain productivity without disrupting daily activities or risking data loss.

Enhanced Collaboration

The transition to Office 365 fosters enhanced collaboration among UCS departments. i3solutions’ development of workflow solutions, including SharePoint workflows and JavaScript forms, promotes seamless information flow and improves inter- departmental collaboration.

Improved Adaptability

The phased migration plan, combined with i3solutions’ proactive development of a new site structure, emphasized modernization and adaptability to UCS’s evolving business needs. Reengineering applications for Office 365 underscored a commitment to future- proofing UCS’s digital infrastructure, ensuring long- term scalability and relevance.

Increased Data Integrity

Reliable migration tools and robust support preserved data accuracy and consistency, enhancing trust in the new system. This ensured that UCS could confidently rely on the migrated data for critical decision-making and operational processes.

Technologies

Used in the Solution

i3solutions harnessed a set of cutting-edge technologies
to deliver the web-enabled PRVT:

ASP.NET is the foundation of the application, ensuring robustness and reliability.

Razor Application using MVC provides a modern and efficient structure for web development.

Entity Framework streamlines data access and management.

jQuery enhances the user interface and interactivity.

Xunit and MOQ unit tests guarantees the software’s quality and reliability.

SQL Server 2022 provides a secure and efficient database solution.

i3solutions Followed an Agile
Development Process

i3solutions adopted an Agile approach to develop the PRVT which allowed us to adapt to changing requirements and priorities swiftly, fostering greater flexibility and responsiveness to Pratt & Whitney’s needs. With a focus on frequent collaboration, enhanced communication, and faster iterations, isolutions delivered a solution tailored to Pratt & Whitney’s exact business needs.