T9L

• Client

  Discovery Networks International

• Industry

  Media

• Project Profile

  Content management for dozens of Discovery Networks websites across five continents and thirteen languages

• Region

  UK, Latin America, EMEA, SE Asia, AUNZ, China

• Project Size.

  Large

• Website

  Various (list below)

THE PROJECT CHALLENGE

Struggling with the need to manage scores of websites across the globe, Discovery Networks International turned to T9L to create and manage their websites centrally. They expected T9L to work incessantly and finish their global website project in record time. The project was spread across five continents covering thirteen different languages.

OUR SOLUTION

We took on the challenge to deliver a very ambitious project.

• As a first step recruited a team of hundred developers/project managers for the project within the first month.
• We decided to work round-the-clock in three shifts each with a project manager and deputy project manager and a set of senior/junior programmers mapped to the websites of suitable time zones.
• We coded custom project management software to centrally track the website development and deployment process. Since this project has been finished a few years back, we can share a portion of the project management tool with you. Please visit http://isis2.t9l.com and log in using ‘msmith’ as both username and password to view the tool.
• We set-up a 24/7 live support system to enable the project members from Discovery Channel to contact us anytime.
• Our speed and quality amazed people at Discovery. We delivered the project on time and within their budget.

PARTIAL LIST OF PROJECT WEBSITES

Discovery Channel India, Discovery Channel Italy, Discovery Channel Germany, Discovery Channel Poland, Discovery Channel Netherlands/ Holland, Discovery Channel Norway, Discovery Channel Sweden, Discovery Channel Denmark, Discovery Channel France, Discovery Channel Romania, Discovery Channel Hungary, Discovery Channel SE Asia, Discovery Channel AUNZ, Discovery Channel Taiwan, Discovery Channel Korea, Discovery Channel MEATI, Travel and Living AUNZ, Travel and Living Asia, Animal Planet UK, Animal Planet Poland, Animal Planet Netherlands, Animal Planet Denmark, Animal Planet Norway, Animal Planet Sweden, Animal Planet Germany, Animal Planet Romania, Animal Planet SE Asia, Animal Planet Taiwan, Animal Planet India, Animal Planet S Africa, Animal Planet AUNZ, Animal Planet China, P&A Portugal, P&A Iberia, P&A Spain, Recreation and Travel Channel UK, Home and Health UK

CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A multi-channel, multi-lingual CMS based on J2EE (Java Technologies) capable of handling hundreds of websites across the globe with full support for multimedia content (videos, games etc.)

UrgentRoom.com

• Client

  UrgentRoom.com

• Industry

  Travel & Hospitality

• Project Profile

  A unique search engine that consumers can use to find hotel availability and rates, and to compare prices and offers from multiple merchants.

• Region

  Singapore

• Project Size.

  Medium

• Website

  www.urgentroom.com

THE PROJECT CHALLENGE

Simple representation of a complicated process of comparing hotel availability and rates from various providers. The promoters wanted to create a very simple workflow and an uncomplicated looking website that encouraged users to readily accept their website. Technically the system had to work flawlessly across the sections and integrations.

OUR SOLUTION

Our approach to the project was as follows:

• One of our biggest challenges was to create a system that does not scare the users away and is easy to adapt to. We created a very simple and clean interface summarizing the entire process in just three steps.
• We chose open-source technologies to save licencing cost for UrgentRoom.com.
• We coded the entire application exceeding their expectation in terms of design, usability, technology and implementation.
• We delivered the project on time and within their budget.

CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A custom CMS taking care of their information needs complete with detailed reporting.

E-COMMERCE SECTIONS

This project does not have conventional E-Commerce (shopcart etc.). They money here is generated by clicks that the website generates to the merchent websites

SMS INTEGRATION

The next phase of the project has mobile segments. The current phase of this project did not have any SMS integration.

BrilliantWindows.com

• Client

  BrilliantWindows.com

• Industry

  Windows Cleaning

• Project Profile

  E-Commerce website redesign for a fifty year old organization which is one of the largest in the business of window cleaning supplies business.

• Region

  USA

• Project Size.

  Medium

• Website

  www.brilliantwindows.com

THE PROJECT CHALLENGE

The old website of Brilliant Windows was a very limited website with a basic branding and poor usability. Despite them being one of the biggest in business, their online presence did not reflect that. They wanted us to strengthen their web presence in terms of brand, design and technology.

OUR SOLUTION

Our approach to the project was as follows:

• We reworked their brand and simplified their design making it reflect it’s credibility.
• We recreated the technology bits to ensure a fast and robust E-Commerce platform giving them complete control of the platform with ample flexibility.
• The results were unprecedented and they got a jump of 30% in their sales in the first week itself surprising everyone including us.

E-COMMERCE SECTIONS

Microsoft Dot Net based E-Commerce solution complete with a detailed shopping cart, payment gateway integrations and product management with a host of other features.

SMS INTEGRATION

The current phase of this project did not have any SMS integration.

Discovery Channel

• Client

  Discovery Channel

• Industry

  Media

• Project Profile

  An email and SMS reminder system for television programming of Discovery Network channels. The system allows people to specify reminders.

• Region

  Started with India. Went Global.

• Project Size.

  Medium

• Website

  www.nevermissdiscovery.com

THE PROJECT CHALLENGE

In order to remind people of their favourite shows, Discovery Channel, SE Asia created NeverMissTv.com a few years ago. The portal used to provide email reminders to the registered viewers for their specified programs. It was a very difficult platform to use and was full of complicated features. Discovery Channel, India wanted to create something similar but will a lot less complication and SMS integration brought into the system for instant reminders.

OUR SOLUTION

Our approach to the project was as follows:

• We simplified the profiling process by reducing the registration form and dividing the information/knowledge collection process over many transactions.
• We chose the brand (Never Miss Discovery) for the system.
• We worked with Java Technologies for this project for creating a messaging workflow with Email/SMS engines at the end of the process.
• The system has schedulers and caters to individual preferences at the minutest levels.
• The SMS gateway was provided by Mobile 365 (now Sybase 365) .
• Discovery SE Asia dropped NeverMissDiscovery.com and moved to NeverMissDiscovery. Then the system was deployed Asia wide.

CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A detailed system for entering program schedules and managing profiles and administration worked as the engine behind the solution. The success of the system depended on fault-free and on-time messaging for thousands of registered users.

SMS INTEGRATION

Comprehensive SMS integration using the Mobile 365 (now Sybase 365) platform.

Travel Masti

• Client

  Travel Masti

• Industry

  Travel & Hospitality

• Project Profile

  Complete system and website redesign for one of India’s largest travel portal. The project includes helping them with their global ambitions.

• Region

  India

• Project Size.

  Large

• Website

  www.travelmasti.com

THE PROJECT CHALLENGE

This project was a big challenge considering the sheer size of the existing database and the volume of revenue generating traffic on the website. The existing website had excellent search engine rankings and the promoters did not want to compromise on it therefore care had to be taken to ensure the directory structures and page names were intact. At the same time, the new website had to be cutting edge with an international design and technology

OUR SOLUTION

Our approach to the project was as follows:

• As a first step we had to map the existing website complete with page names and the existing directory structure.
• We created a content publishing platform to create new pages in exactly the way the existing website functions.
• Aside from the basic functionality, we added loads of new features complete with several engines with many more features being coded right now.
• The first phase of the project has been made live, the next phases continue.

CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A custom CMS using open-source technologies taking care of their information needs complete with detailed reporting.

E-COMMERCE SECTIONS

The system has a complicated E-Commerce system complete with several engines. We’ve finished product, destination, package and discount management has been completed. Shopping cart is on trial.

SpawnPoint

• Client

  SpawnPoint

• Industry

  Gaming

• Project Profile

  Creating a comprehensive gaming gaming platform complete with news, reviews, store, demo downloads, contests and much more.

• Region

  USA

• Project Size.

  Medium

• Website

  www.spawnpoint.com

THE PROJECT CHALLENGE

This comprehensive project had to be drawn from the scratch to create a detailed, contemporary and professional gaming portal. We had to give it a fun feel and an easy interface for user-acceptence. We also had to code several user-collaboration and content sharing options.

OUR SOLUTION

Our approach to the project was as follows:

• We created a desing befitting the theme of the website.
• We created a content publishing platform to create search engine friendly pages, easy navigation, forums, blog, store, online ad management, video publishing etc.

CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A detailed CMS for publishing, uploading and managing content complete with a comprehensive administration section.

StreetAnchor

• Client

  StreetAnchor

• Industry

  Non-Profit

• Project Profile

  Creating a video and image sharing platform on a social networking base. The site handles usergenerated content.

• Region

  India

• Project Size.

  Medium

• Website

  www.streetanchor.com

THE PROJECT CHALLENGE

Creating a comprehensive video and image sharing social networking platform on a limited budget of a non-profit organization.

OUR SOLUTION

Our approach to the project was as follows:

• Created the portal using a social networking video and image sharing platform.