Custom management panel for a Swiss news portal
We built a custom news management panel for a Swiss media company, modernizing their entire system with new features, AI integration, and a fast, optimized backend. The solution was designed based on journalist feedback to improve workflows, enhance usability, and ensure reliable performance for daily operations.
Delivering news quickly and easily depends on simple tools that help journalists get their job done. For a leading Swiss news portal, we developed bespoke business software in the form of a modern news management panel. From planning to launch, we created a solution tailored to the client’s needs, ensuring fast performance, intuitive usability, and helpful AI tools.
Zurich, Switzerland
News & media
4 Years
Product design, Frontend development, Backend development, Custom web applications, Quality assurance, AI integration
Angular, Tailwind CSS, Laravel, Symfony, Redis, OpenAI, TypeScript
Objective
The goal of the project was to modernize the news management panel by improving its design and functionality.
The bespoke software application needed to be easier for journalists to use and include AI tools to help with tasks like generating summaries, metadata, and keywords.
The system also had to handle a large number of users and provide fast and reliable performance during real-time editing and publishing.
Challenges
One challenge was transitioning from the old system to the new one without interrupting daily work. Improving existing features while keeping the system familiar for users and adding new ones from scratch was essential.
Optimizing the backend for millisecond-level API response times was critical to provide the fast and stable performance expected from bespoke applications.
The system also needed to support multiple users editing content simultaneously without delays, ensuring smooth operations.
Our approach
Research and Planning
We started by carefully analyzing the old system and its APIs. This helped us figure out what worked, what didn’t, and what users needed. Our research also included understanding the specific demands of the news and media industry, such as real-time collaboration, managing large amounts of content, and ensuring uninterrupted publishing workflows. These insights were crucial for designing bespoke application software that aligned with the workflows of a fast-paced news organization.
UX/UI Design
Based on our research, we redesigned the interface to be modern, clear, and easy to use. Every element was designed to address problems with the old system and incorporate feedback from journalists. The bespoke application ensured improved efficiency while retaining familiarity for the end users.
Frontend Development
To deliver a smooth experience, we used Angular for the frontend and TailwindCSS for styling. The modular setup allowed for easy updates and integration with other tools. We ensured the bespoke app development process included refactoring existing features and adding new ones to meet the updated design and user needs.
Backend Development
We developed strong, reliable APIs using Laravel and Symfony to handle real-time tasks and high traffic. Redis was added to improve performance. As part of our bespoke app development process, we optimized the backend to deliver API responses within milliseconds, ensuring a fast and seamless experience for users working under tight deadlines. The system was built with scalability in mind, capable of handling future growth in terms of user volume and additional features. For AI features, we integrated the OpenAI API, allowing the system to generate metadata, summaries, and keyword suggestions. The backend was designed to ensure that this bespoke software application could handle complex tasks efficiently while maintaining security and reliability.
Quality Assurance
Our QA team tested the system thoroughly across different browsers and devices to find and fix any issues. This comprehensive testing ensured the bespoke software application functioned perfectly before launch.
Client and User Feedback
We worked closely with the client and end users throughout the project. Their feedback helped us prioritize updates and tailor the bespoke applications to meet specific needs, such as streamlining navigation between content types and optimizing workflows for editing tasks. Collaboration with users ensured the application fit seamlessly into their workflows.
Launch and Ongoing improvements
After launching the system, we continued to support users as they adapted to the new platform. Regular updates ensured the bespoke application development process remained dynamic, capable of addressing new requirements and handling growth. The system is built to evolve with the client’s needs, providing flexibility for future enhancements.
Results
The project delivered a modern, scalable news management panel tailored to the needs of a busy newsroom.
The bespoke application allowed journalists to perform their tasks efficiently, with features like AI-driven keyword and metadata generation simplifying repetitive tasks.
The optimized backend ensured API responses within milliseconds, providing a fast and reliable experience.
The solution is designed for long-term use, capable of adapting to future changes and scaling with the client’s business.
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