Client's Testimonial

The new intranet, 'Connect Hub,' built by Developers.dev is a night-and-day difference. It's now the go-to place for our employees. The team's technical expertise and project management were flawless, ensuring a smooth migration and launch across all our global sites.

Director of Internal Communications

Client Introduction

A global leader in packaging and manufacturing with over 200 locations worldwide and 40,000+ employees. Their existing SharePoint 2013 on-premise intranet was outdated, difficult to use, and not mobile-friendly, leading to poor user adoption and fragmented communication across the organization.

Problem

The client's legacy intranet was a significant barrier to effective global communication and collaboration. It was slow, had a poor user experience, lacked mobile access, and was costly to maintain.

Key Challenges

Complex Migration

Migrating terabytes of data and thousands of sites from SharePoint 2013 to SharePoint Online with zero data loss.

Global User Base

Designing a solution that catered to a diverse, multilingual workforce across different continents and time zones.

User Adoption

Overcoming employee skepticism and driving adoption for the new platform.

Custom Workflows

Rebuilding dozens of critical business workflows (e.g., safety incident reporting, CAPEX approvals) in the Power Platform.

Our Solution

Developers.dev was engaged to architect, develop, and deploy a modern, cloud-based intranet on SharePoint Online.

🗺️ Strategy & Governance

We conducted workshops with stakeholders from across the globe to define a new information architecture and governance plan.

✨ Modern UI/UX Design

We designed a branded, responsive, and intuitive user interface using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) that focused on a personalized user experience.

➡️ Phased Migration

We executed a phased migration strategy using industry-leading tools, starting with a pilot group and then rolling out region by region to minimize disruption.

⚙️ Workflow Automation

We re-engineered all legacy workflows using Power Automate, making them more efficient, mobile-friendly, and easier to track.

Implementation and Execution

Agile Methodology

A dedicated POD of 8 professionals was assigned: 1 Solutions Architect, 1 Project Manager, 4 SharePoint Developers, 1 UI/UX Designer, and 1 QA Engineer.

DevOps Pipeline

The project followed an Agile methodology with two-week sprints.

User-Centric Design

We used PnP PowerShell for automating site provisioning and configuration.

Global Rollout

Extensive use of the Microsoft Graph API to create personalized dashboards for employees.

Comprehensive Training

Developed a custom "Translation Hub" to manage multilingual content effectively.

Post-Launch Support

Conducted a comprehensive "Train the Trainer" program to empower regional champions and drive adoption.

Positive Outcome

📈 90% Increase in User Adoption

Employee engagement with the intranet increased by 90% within the first six months.

💰 $200K+ Annual Savings

Decommissioning the on-premise servers resulted in over $200,000 in annual savings on hardware and maintenance.

⚡ 50% Faster Workflows

Automated workflows reduced the average approval time for key business processes by 50%.

📱 100% Mobile Accessibility

The new intranet is fully accessible on any device, empowering frontline workers in the manufacturing plants.

Why Choose Us

🏆 Proven Migration Expertise

We have a track record of complex, large-scale migrations.

✅ CMMI Level 5 Process

Our mature processes ensured the project was delivered on time and on budget.

🌍 Global Delivery Model

Our team effectively collaborated across multiple time zones.

💻 Deep Technical Skills

Expertise in SPFx, Power Platform, and Microsoft Graph was critical.

🎨 User-Centric Design

Our focus on UI/UX was key to driving adoption.

🔒 Security First

Our ISO 27001 certified process ensured data was secure throughout the migration.

🤝 Dedicated POD

The client had a consistent, dedicated team for the entire project duration.

🚀 Scalable Solution

The new platform is built to scale as the company grows.

💡 Strategic Partnership

We provided strategic guidance beyond just the technical implementation.

Conclusion

By partnering with Developers.dev, the client successfully transformed its outdated intranet into a strategic asset that enhances communication, streamlines processes, and connects its global workforce.

From Clunky to Collaborative: Modernizing a Global Intranet for a Top Manufacturing Firm

Industry Manufacturing