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EFI (Electronics For Imaging, Inc.) is a worldwide provider of estimating, scheduling, accounting, and job tracking software for the graphic arts industry.
the challenge
In 2004, EFI needed to deliver a wealth of large electronic documents, product announcements, events, and contract information to their entire global sales force — and in just one month. They had chosen a Microsoft Content Management System to drive their site, but lacked the resources to code HTML, design templates, and write the custom code necessary to make the Content Management System do what they wanted it to do: act as a portal, giving access to document sharing to approved users.
the solution
SolutionSet's consultants designed and implemented the technical architecture of a new EFI website with a Content Management System and other existing site functions. A rapid prototyping methodology was employed while SolutionSet developers constructed necessary backend objects. Following site launch, SolutionSet continued to build on the core application to add features such as multiple file downloads, bookmarks, and email notifications, enhancing the end user experience and the administrative functionality of the portal. The final product: secure online information exchange to EFI sales team members around the world.
the result
The site launched on time and on budget, and the sales team had access to the latest information. Also, the entire company's thinking on documentation and content was reoriented around the portal.