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Executive Summary
A leading Tech giant was looking for a cross platform custom gallery for in-game photographs so that they can highlight game titles supporting this technology and a community around it to allow game photograph enthusiasts to showcase their captures.
Alpha Net’s software implementation has set the industry benchmark, becoming the de facto standard solution adopted by our client over multiple years. This technology has driven a measurable increase in site performance by TBD%, enhancing speed, scalability, and user engagement. Our solution has also contributed to higher system reliability, reduced latency, and optimized resource utilization, ensuring seamless digital experiences. Additionally, it has fostered a thriving global community of TBD million users, reinforcing its widespread adoption.
The proven impact of our technology—on both performance and business outcomes—has attracted leading technology and business executives to collaborate with us on custom solutions, further expanding our influence across the industry.
Client Background
A leading technology company specializing in graphics processing and artificial intelligence solutions, our client has revolutionized visual computing. Initially known for pioneering advancements in gaming hardware, they have expanded into data centers, autonomous vehicles, and AI-driven applications. With a strong focus on deep learning and accelerated computing, the company plays a critical role in shaping the future of high-performance computing, scientific research, and enterprise solutions. Its cutting-edge semiconductor products are widely adopted across industries, solidifying its position as a market leader in innovation and computational efficiency.
Business Challenge
The client had previously developed a cutting-edge technology that enabled gamers to capture high-quality in-game photographs, including both single-view and immersive 360-degree perspectives. Recognizing the growing interest in virtual photography, the client sought to create a seamless, cross-platform gallery designed to highlight game titles that support this innovative feature. Additionally, they aimed to foster a vibrant and engaged community where gaming photography enthusiasts could showcase their captures, exchange creative insights, and elevate the visibility of this emerging art form within the gaming ecosystem.
Solution Overview
Leveraging our extensive expertise in developing high-performing web properties, our team delivered a complete end-to-end solution using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) as the Content Management System (CMS). Our contributions encompassed the entire product development lifecycle, including:
Strategic Planning & Architecture:
- Requirement gathering to align with business objectives and user needs.
- Feature road mapping for a scalable and future-proof solution.
- Solution architecture design to ensure high availability, flexibility, and security.
- Technology evaluation and selection for optimized performance and cost efficiency.
Development & Implementation:
- Full-cycle development and rigorous QA to ensure reliability and stability.
- Implementation of best practices, including AWS Lambda for serverless computing and enhanced scalability.
- Seamless integration with multiple internal platforms, APIs, and third-party services.
- Optimized content delivery through caching strategies and Content Delivery Network (CDN) integration.
Operational Excellence:
- DevOps implementation for automated deployment, monitoring, and incident management.
- CI/CD pipeline setup for continuous integration, delivery, and faster time-to-market.
- Performance optimization, reducing latency and enhancing site responsiveness.
- Security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and compliance adherence.
Business Impact & Scalability:
- Enhanced user experience through a faster, more intuitive, and responsive platform.
- Improved operational efficiency, reducing manual efforts and increasing automation.
- Future-ready architecture enabling easy scalability for evolving business needs.
- Increased site resilience with high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
Our approach ensured a high-performing, scalable, and secure digital ecosystem, positioning the client for sustained growth and innovation visible in their growth to be the undisputed industry leader in their space.
Implementation Process
Key steps in the implementation process:
- Stakeholder Engagement – The executive(s) responsible for the business oversee the alignment between strategic objectives and implementation efforts. Establish regular alignment with business stakeholders to translate business plans into well-defined projects, structured with relevant epics and user stories for the technical teams.
- Requirement Analysis
- Conduct ongoing analysis of requirements, maintaining updated backlogs informed by previous sprint outcomes and customer feedback.
- Utilize beta feedback and testing data to guide the design of future improvements and feature iterations.
- Technical Development, Management and Client Interaction –
- Onsite technical management facilitates client interaction and delivery, working closely with the client at their office.
- Offshore engineering team supports the development, quality assurance (QA), testing, deployment, and maintenance processes.
- Comprehensive Testing
- Each sprint results in a fully tested deliverable, including security, penetration, performance, and load testing, as well as backward compatibility.
- Recently introduced features undergo manual testing, which is progressively automated to achieve 100% QA automation, triggered after each build.
- Delivery Approach –
- Follow a sprint-based development cycle, breaking down the solution into deliverable features for early customer feedback, analytics, and A/B testing.
- Implement a blended, cost-effective model incorporating both onsite and offshore resources.
- Deployment and Support
- Set up a continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipeline, incorporating rollback functionality to address any major user issues.
- Provide 24/7 customer support for critical bugs, ensuring prompt resolution and minimal disruption.
Results and Impact
The global, multi-lingual, and multi-platform site was successfully launched across multiple geographies, achieving significant engagement in its first week—attracting 70,000+ Visitors and generating over 3 Million image impressions. The platform was designed to serve two key stakeholder groups with tailored capabilities:
Users:
- Seamless upload and management of new images.
- Interactive engagement through commenting and feedback on site images.
- Social sharing, following, and liking of content within and beyond the community.
Business:
- Curated content management to enhance brand presence and visibility
- Regular contest execution to drive engagement and increase user participation
- Advanced telemetry dashboards to monitor site activity and user behavior insights
Following the successful launch, Alpha Net team continues to collaborate with the business, driving the next phase of strategic initiatives and implementing enhancements to further elevate user engagement and platform impact.