About Client
Since 1958, the client has been a prominent global leader in the construction and mining sectors. With a robust global presence, the $1 billion enterprise employs over 5200 professionals across 92 countries. The client specializes in manufacturing advanced machinery for diverse applications, including civil engineering, mining, tunneling, precast factories, large-scale industrial projects, and power stations.
Business Goals & Specifications
- Unified Digital Platform
- The Portal should have a user-friendly public site for customers, offering relevant information and services.
- The Portal should have a secure Intranet Solution for employees, including internal resources and communication tools, with a single sign-on feature allowing employees to log in using their usual PC password.
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- The Portal should have a single sign-on (SSO) feature to streamline login for employees, allowing them to access the intranet using their usual PC password.
- Regional Sites & Its Landing Pages
- Establish distinct sites for each geographic region to tailor content and services to local needs.
- Enable content publishers to manage and post content specific to each regional site.
- Design unique home pages for each region with localized banners, news, success stories, and products.
- Multilingual Support & Default Language Selection
- The Portal should support multiple languages (up to 12 languages) and ensure that new languages can be added to the Customizable Digital Platform if they are not already available, providing comprehensive multilingual support for global access.
- Automatically set the default language for each regional site based on user preferences or location to improve user experience
- Job & Career Features
- The portal should have a job and career features to allow content publishers to post job openings.
- Implement a structured workflow for job applications to streamline recruitment within the Global Unified Platform.
- Ensure that candidates can view job openings and apply for them, with a workflow activated upon job application submission
- Product and Application Data Import : CSV Import Functionality
- The Portal should have the functionality to import product and application data from CSV files for efficient management.
- Product List and Detail Pages
- Develop product list and detail pages to provide comprehensive information about available products.
- News & Success Story Pages
- Build pages for news updates, including list and detail views.
- Create pages to showcase success stories, with lists and detailed views to highlight achievements and client testimonials.
- Contact Us Form
- Create a contact form that routes inquiries to the appropriate admin based on context.
Implemented Features & Capabilities
- Single Sign-On Integration : The single sign-on feature implemented in the new platform allows users to log in with their existing PC passwords, simplifying access for employees globally. It provides smaller companies with the ability to manage user accounts without needing a central IT team, and develops a comprehensive global employee directory.
- Global and Regional Content Sharing : Implemented seamless content sharing from the global site to regional child sites, providing enhanced communication across the organization.
- Multilingual Support : Added new language support in the Liferay Portal, making the platform inclusive and usable for diverse global users.
- Enhanced Data Security : Provides robust data security and reliable storage solutions, maintaining high standards of data integrity and protection.
- Content Management Capabilities : Supports News List, Product List, Application List, and Success Story List, ensuring organized content management.
- Added Admin Panel Features : Implemented Add-on features on existing Liferay Admin for below feature
- Importing product and application data
- Managing social media page links
- Enhancing management capabilities
- Social Media Integration: Allows sharing of public pages on social media platforms, boosting visibility and engagement.
- Custom Workflow for Job Applications: Develops a tailored workflow for job applications, streamlining the recruitment process.
- Contact Us and Job Application Submission: Configures custom multilevel workflows for smooth user interactions within the platform.
Technology Components & Implementations
- reCAPTCHA :
- Employed during registration and login to safeguard the portal from spam and abuse.
- iText Library :
- Utilized to generate PDFs containing detailed product information, including descriptions, key features, technical specifications, and configurations.
- JAX-RS Web Services :
- Developed REST APIs to allow integration and data consumption by other platforms or software.
- Google Maps API :
- Displays dealer details based on the selected region.
- Pins multiple locations with detailed information on the map.
- Provides an intuitive user experience to help users easily find product and dealer information.
- Liferay :
- Utilized Liferay’s global and child site capabilities for effective content sharing.
- Utilized Liferay’s language features to support multilingual content.
- Managed web content, categories, and tags for News, Success Stories, and Job Applications.
- Stored product and technical details in the Document & Media Library, including product images.
- Developed custom modules for Product List, Application List, Product Detail Page, and Application Detail Page.
- Configured system and instance settings according to business needs.
- Used Liferay’s search widgets to support job application and career features.
- Applied Liferay’s Service Builder for data persistence and retrieval.
- Created JAX-RS REST APIs using the Rest Builder to expose portal data.
- Elastic Search :
- Implemented to enhance performance.
- SMTP :
- Configured for email notifications, enabling seamless communication.
Technical Blueprint
Java
reCAPTCHA
JQuery
Bootstrap
Freemarker
Liferay
7.2
Google Maps API
JAX-RS web services
iText
Library
Benefits & Value Proposition
- Seamless Global Communication : Integrates tools for smooth global interaction.
- Easy Access with Single Sign-On : Simplifies login with existing credentials.
- Multilingual & Regional Support : Offers 12 languages and regional site customization.
- Efficient Recruitment : Streamlines job posting and applications with structured workflows.
- Advanced Data Management : Supports CSV imports and API integration.
- Robust Security : Ensures data protection and reliable storage.
- Social Media Engagement : Facilitates content sharing to boost visibility.
- Effective Content Management : Utilizes Liferay for comprehensive content handling.
- Enhanced Performance : Improves with Elastic Search and intuitive Google Maps.
- Custom Workflows & Notifications : Includes tailored workflows and email notifications.
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