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Application Transformation

A reengineered desktop application that transformed diagnostic workflows for a biotech innovator.

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Legacy application transformation improving scalability and performance.

Scalable Cloud Migration
Secure Data Exchange
Optimized Performance

Reengineering a Desktop Application for a Next-Gen Biotech Company

Overview

The Client

Experion provided application transformation services to reengineer a standalone desktop product into a scalable, cloud-enabled solution for a leading UK-based biotech firm. The reengineered desktop application improved maintainability, performance, and data security, enabling faster diagnostics and simplified updates for end users.

A next-generation biotechnology company specializing in mass spectrometry-based diagnostics. Their legacy desktop software, built for offline analysis, faced challenges in scalability, data handling, and remote accessibility. They partnered with Experion to execute a full desktop application reengineering initiative that would modernize the platform and align it with their growing research and operational needs.

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Challenges

Solutions

Challenges

Limited scalability and complex updates. The existing standalone desktop setup required manual updates and lacked centralized data control.

Solutions

Experion executed a complete application reengineering effort, migrating the standalone desktop tool to a thin client connected to a secure cloud server—simplifying maintenance and ensuring continuous update delivery.

Challenges

Inefficient data sharing and security concerns. Transferring large mass spectrometry profiles and results between systems caused delays and security risks.

Solutions

Introduced secure SFTP-based file exchange and automated result mapping with profile data, ensuring faster, safer transfers.

Challenges

Lack of integration and modern user experience. The legacy app’s architecture was not optimized for multi-user access or real-time collaboration.

Solutions

Implemented Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) for UI modernization, improving responsiveness and experience for low-bandwidth environments.

Challenges

Manual result validation and reporting. The diagnostic process required manual PDF report generation and validation.

Solutions

Automated report generation and validation with MzML file processing and integrated Cryptex API, improving reliability and speed.

Outcomes

The software reengineering engagement and application transformation delivered a robust, maintainable, and scalable solution that modernized the client’s diagnostic workflows and reduced operational complexity.

Simplified updates with centralized deployment using ClickOnce.
Improved maintainability and minimized version conflicts.
Enabled secure file transfer and data integrity with SFTP.
Enhanced usability for low-bandwidth users through UI optimization.
Increased operational efficiency and diagnostic turnaround time.

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