Our client wanted to replace their postcode integration that was up for renewal. At Kedos, we assessed alternatives and recommended the use of ideal postcodes, a modern integration that would help the client achieve their cost-saving goals while also providing improved functionality and faster access to postcode data updates.
To implement the new integration, Kedos built a facade that mimicked the existing SOAP XML interface, which not only limited the client's migration to minor configuration changes, but also provided a passthrough REST endpoint for modern systems to call. This allowed the client to use both the new REST API and the old SOAP interface during the transition period, which minimised disruption to their business.
In addition to providing a passthrough REST endpoint, Kedos also set up monitoring of the throughput and load across the estate, which enabled business insights into the usage and value of the system, as well as identifying process and training issues.
By carefully assessing alternatives, recommending a more modern integration, building a facade to minimize the impact on the client's business, providing a passthrough REST endpoint, and setting up monitoring to provide business insights, Kedos was able to help the client reduce costs while improving functionality and providing a better user experience for their customers.
Since implementing the new integration, our client has seen a number of benefits. The ideal postcodes REST API provides improved functionality over the outdated SOAP messages, helping the client provide a better user experience for their customers. Additionally, the cost savings achieved through the new integration have allowed the client to invest in other areas of their business.
Overall, this case study is a great example of how Kedos helped a client overcome a common challenge faced by many companies. By carefully assessing alternatives, recommending a more modern integration, building a facade to minimize the impact on the client's business, providing a passthrough REST endpoint, and setting up monitoring to provide business insights, Kedos was able to help the client reduce costs while improving functionality and providing a better user experience for their customers.
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