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Off-the-shelf out, custom-built in: software that keeps pace with Carconnex.

Carconnex buys and sells new and used cars, trucks, trailers and other motor vehicles, only to professionals: car dealers, official dealerships, leasing and rental companies and fleet owners across Europe. Every vehicle is checked and stored at its hub in Tienen before sale, and customers can buy online 24/7.

Wildstream replaced the off-the-shelf software that could no longer carry Carconnex’s business flows with a modern, scalable web application in the cloud, delivered through an Agile roadmap and backed by automated testing.

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  • Software Engineering

Maximized efficiency

Automated test suites take over repetitive checks, maximizing efficiency for the team building Carconnex’s new web application

Custom web app

A modern, scalable web application replaced the purchased software and now handles Carconnex’s different business scenarios and needs

Lower release risk

Automated tests catch errors before changes go live, reducing the risk that comes with releasing new features

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Software Engineering

Replacing Off-the-Shelf Software

Purchased standard software could not handle growing business volumes and was slow, unpredictable and a security risk. Carconnex had bought an off-the-shelf package configured for its needs at the time, but it was not designed for the heavy business flows that came later, and it did not handle its data in a clear, easy-to-follow way.

Custom web app

A modern, scalable web application replaced the purchased software and now handles Carconnex’s different business scenarios and needs.

Cloud-based

Migrating to the cloud brought top security and data protection, along with higher performance for the new application.

Agile delivery

Switching from Waterfall to Agile methodology made delivery predictable, so Carconnex knows what to expect from each development cycle.

What we did

A modern, scalable custom web application migrated to the cloud, delivered through an Agile roadmap.

Work started with a business flow and strategy that set a clear, achievable roadmap toward Carconnex’s vision. Stakeholders were onboarded throughout the transition so everyone shared the same direction, and the old software was replaced with a web application that lets Carconnex manage different business scenarios and needs.

How it works
  1. A business flow and strategy define a clear, achievable roadmap toward Carconnex’s vision
  2. Delivery switches from Waterfall to Agile methodology
  3. Stakeholders are onboarded through the transition, sharing one vision
  4. The old software is replaced with a new, modern and scalable web application
  5. The application is migrated to the cloud
Key capabilities

Built for heavy flows

A scalable architecture designed for the business volumes that the original off-the-shelf configuration could no longer carry.

Roadmap-driven development

A defined business flow and strategy turn Carconnex’s vision into a clear, achievable roadmap that guides each development step.

Clear data handling

Business data is handled in a structured, easy-to-follow way, replacing the unclear data handling of the purchased software.

Technology
  • .NET
  • React
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
Impact

From purchased standard software to a scalable cloud web application built for heavy business flows

Higher performance

Moving the application to the cloud increased performance, removing the delays users experienced with the previous software.

Faster delivery

Cloud infrastructure lets new improvements reach the Carconnex business sooner, supporting the needs of a growing car trading operation.

More efficient work

Agile methodology made the work more efficient and improved communication and collaboration between Carconnex and the delivery team.

One shared vision

Stakeholder onboarding during the transition meant Carconnex and the delivery team moved forward with the same vision and goals.

Trust in hard times

Navigating challenging times together, such as COVID-19, earned Carconnex’s trust and the confidence of being in safe hands.

Testimonial
“Wildstream didn’t limit themselves to just delivering tech solutions, but also played an important role as partners for our business. They’ve challenged us to work together in an organized way, helping us manage and structure our development process. They’ve gained our trust because the team knows how to collaborate remotely and communicate efficiently, even when there are bumps in the road.”
Kevin Schierhout, Carconnex’s COO

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