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About 2c8

2c8 Business Solutions AB is a Swedish product company founded in 2006. Specialising in business modelling. The company provides tools that enable over 1,300 organisations across 40 countries to visualise processes and structural workflows. Their flagship platform, 2c8 Apps, remains an essential resource for companies seeking to refine internal operations through clear, graphical representation.
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The Challenge: Architectural Evolution

As 2c8 sought to transition from traditional desktop applications to a scalable web-based architecture, they faced significant technical hurdles. The company required a strategic partner to provide:

• Specialised Expertise: A team of senior developers contributing to the evolution of 2c8’s existing Java-based backend.
• Operational Scalability: The ability to accelerate feature delivery without compromising the high quality standards expected by their user base.
• Seamless Migration: Technical support to re-engineer core products for web accessibility.

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The Collaboration: A Strategic Partnership

‍Creative Software assembled a dedicated team of senior Java and Angular developers. This team was initially formed in 2020 to work on features of the desktop application for the modelling tool and related applications. After five years of successful collaboration, 2c8 decided to migrate the modelling tool to a web-based platform - 2c8 Cloud. For this implementation, they again sought the assistance of the Creative Software team.

The partnership focused on:

• ‍Development Lifecycle Support: Managing everything from initial research to final deployment.‍
• Technical Excellence: Streamlining release management via Jenkins, Docker, and Azure, while maintaining robust version control through Nexus.‍
• Quality Assurance: Implementing rigorous automated testing frameworks to improve release stability and reduce manual intervention.

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Strategic Outcomes:

The collaboration has significantly impacted 2c8’s operational efficiency and product capabilities:

• Enhanced User Experience: The successful migration to web-based platforms has provided a more intuitive interface, improving customer engagement.
• Operational Velocity: The adoption of Agile methodologies has enabled a faster cadence for feature updates and bug resolutions.
• Product Reliability: By embedding high-quality testing practices,2c8 has seen a measurable reduction in reported issues, fostering greater confidence among their international client base.

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Conclusion:

By combining 2c8’s deep domain expertise withCreative Software’s technical execution, the partnership has successfully navigated complex architectural shifts, ensuring 2c8 remains at the fore front of the business modelling sector.