Advancing Legacy Systems: A Security Industry Specialists Case Study

SIS needed to streamline its expense management operations. See how we enhanced their submission and approval processes with custom cross-platform app development.

Project Overview

With a mission to streamline and simplify its internal expense management operations, Security Industry Specialists (SIS) engaged our team to develop a custom web and native mobile expense management application.

Since the internal platform would integrate with their existing Angular and Node-developed systems, SIS selected Upstate Interactive based on our extensive experience building enterprise applications and proficiency using JavaScript and Angular technologies.

Problem

Previously, the company’s legacy expense management system was missing advanced features and responsiveness. SIS aimed to provide employees with a simplified and convenient way to submit and approve expenses but needed enterprise software developers to build advanced features into a custom application.

Solution

Working closely with SIS’ internal team, we built a cross-platform application to streamline submission and approval processes.

Providing a web app, native mobile app, and custom distribution mechanism for mobile app downloads, we incorporated advanced OCR technology and performative features into the system, including:

• Image scanning and storage
• Credit card data feeds
• Bulk uploading of receipts
• Rapid swiping to approve and reject

Complementing the application’s modernized user experience, the new features are used by 10,000+ employees.

A Phased Approach

Using JavaScript, Angular, NativeScript, Node.js, AWS, Heroku, and TestFlight technologies throughout the development process, we’ve structured the project into four phases:

“We were looking to work with a development team that was familiar with Angular and could work within our existing stack and environments. We had specific requirements for the project and knew we would need to pivot throughout the development process. Upstate Interactive proved to be very flexible and adaptable when curve balls arose, bringing on new talent when needed. They’ve been an invaluable partner in bringing the project to life.” — Dennis Flournoy, Product Manager at SIS

About The Client

Security Industry Specialists (SIS) provides innovative security solutions and services to Fortune 500 companies, designer brands, international events, celebrities, and high-profile individuals. From executive protection and special events to risk/threat assessment and global security operations, SIS is a full-service security corporation committed to continuous process improvement.