Business Need
The client wanted to develop a robust calendar application, within their existing SAP based intranet portal, to build a better work-life balance for its employees.
Solution
On understanding the client's business challenges and requirements, CIGNEX recommended the adoption of Liferay, an Open Source Portal & Social Collaboration solution. Key features of the application include:
- An employee may share his company's calendar events with his / her family members or friends based on group
- User friendly calendar application accessible through smartphones including iPhone
- Seamless integration with SAP based Intranet and Lotus Notes based email application enhancing user interface
- Personalization: Ability to customize themes/skins
- Business events / meetings does not disclose any company specific information i.e. event should show up as “Busy”
Key Benefits
Liferay based Calendar Application deployment resulted in the following client-specific benefits:
- Secure solution with personalization and collaborative features
- Over 70% reduction in cost by leveraging open source based solution
