Belgium’s first flexible payroll agency turns a clear vision into software that runs the service.

Update-pro is Belgium’s pioneering flexible payroll agency, specializing in temporary employment, with a platform that digitizes and automates HR services in a competitive market.

Update-pro, Belgium · 2021 – ongoing · Human Resources Services

Client Growth

150% increase after the new portal launched

Stable at Scale

An app that evolves with the business

Faster to Market

Accelerated delivery through Team-as-a-Service

Engineering

The platform

Update-pro possessed a clear vision but lacked the technical know-how to translate it into actionable steps. They aimed to develop their own software — digitizing and automating their services and products to drive growth within the competitive HR services sector — and were seeking a tech partner with patience, flexibility, transparency and technical expertise to bring the project to life.

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What we did

A technology platform built to bring Update-pro’s vision to life, including:

  • A software that digitizes and automates HR services and products
  • Microsoft technologies and Azure Cloud services for secure, seamless operations
  • Automated workflows that improve efficiency and save time
  • Enterprise-grade security for sensitive business data
  • Agile Scrum delivery aligned with evolving business needs
  • A flexible Team-as-a-Service collaboration model
  • Continuous product advisory and long-term technology partnership since 2021
Key Features

Automated HR Services

Manual HR services and payroll processes transformed into digital services delivered through one platform.

Client Portal

A centralized portal where clients can access HR services, documents and payroll information through one digital experience.

Secure Cloud Platform

A Microsoft Azure-based platform designed to protect sensitive employee and payroll data while ensuring secure, reliable operations.

Agile Delivery

Regular development cycles enable continuous improvements and rapid adaptation to change.

Flexible Delivery Model

A Team-as-a-Service approach allowing development capacity to grow alongside business needs.

Strategic Technology Partnership

Ongoing technical advisory supporting product decisions, priorities and long-term platform evolution.

Technology
  • .NET
  • React
  • Azure
  • Azure DevOps
  • SQL Server
Ways of working
  • Agile Scrum
  • Team-as-a-Service
  • Fixed Scope → TaaS
  • Dedicated Team
  • Technical Advisory
Impact

A business vision turned into a tangible product

A significant increase in clients

The launch of the new portal led to a 150% boost in client numbers.

A stable, scalable app

Development efforts resulted in an application that evolves to meet evolving needs.

Quicker time-to-market

Accelerated development gave Update-pro a competitive advantage in the HR services sector.

Efficiency through automation

Streamlined processes across the service, enhancing efficiency and saving time.

Sensitive data safeguarded

Rigorous security protocols protect the payroll and employee data the platform runs on.

Flexibility as the business developed

The engagement changed shape with Update-pro, from Fixed Scope to a flexible TaaS approach.

A collaborative, trustworthy relationship

Fostered over years, with our team serving as advisors rather than a supplier.

Testimonial
Their collaborative spirit, expertise and dedication made all the difference in our project’s success. Their patience and attentive listening made our vision a reality.
Vincent Willems, Operations Manager Update-pro

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Update-pro started with a clear vision and no engineering team. Tell us where your service delivery, back-office processes or product roadmap is holding the business back, and we will tell you what is worth building first.