Revamping DEKRA’s existing enterprise platform, built for field inspectors

/ GLOBAL INDEPENDENT TIC ORGANIZATION /

From end-of-life frameworks to a field-ready platform, built for DEKRA’s inspectors

years of ongoing engagement

dedicated members

/ SUMMARY /

DEKRA is a German company specializing in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC). For over a century, DEKRA has served as a global leader, with deep knowledge in the TIC market, business operations spanning 60 countries, and a portfolio of 1000+ services related to safety, security, and sustainability. Arbeitssicherheit und Gesundheitsschutz (Occupational Safety and Health Protection) is one of the many services DEKRA offers. AUG, a proprietary field inspection and safety reporting platform, supports this type of work by letting inspectors streamline and standardize workflows through a template-driven, offline-first reporting system.

Location

Germany

Cooperation period

2018 - ongoing

Industry

Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC)

Engagement model

Dedicated development team

Services used

Mobile app development

Web app development

/ The situation /

Rebuild before legacy technology puts critical functionality at risk

AUG was DEKRA's original health and safety inspection reporting tool. It enabled inspectors to create structured reports using available templates, work offline onsite, and sync data once back online. The system also allowed inspectors to reuse the completed reports for future re-examination. By 2018, the underlying technology of the then-current version, AUG1, had reached the end of its life, even as demand for new features continued to grow. DEKRA needed a timely legacy system rebuild, one that could not afford to wait.

Legacy technology, pushed past its lifespan

AUG1 ran on AngularJS and Ionic 1, which were no longer supported, putting DEKRA's system at risk. This wasn't an issue DEKRA could address on its own timeline. The company demanded immediate action.

The risk of losing what worked

Without a strategic rebuild on a modern tech stack, DEKRA risked losing the ability to maintain AUG1's existing capabilities or expand it with new features, putting a tool that inspectors relied on daily at risk.

Failed attempts to modernize AUG1

Multiple attempts with previous partners had failed to deliver for AUG1. DEKRA needed technical depth and hands-on expertise to replace its underlying technology and rebuild the system successfully.

/ THE SOLUTION /

Re-engineering the AUG1 screen by screen, with technical precision

The project wasn’t a system rebuild that could be rushed. AUG1 needed to be rebuilt screen by screen, with careful attention to UI enhancements and technical details, requiring the right expertise to deliver with precision, not just speed.

A specialized team, matched to the rebuild

Orient handpicked five Angular and Ionic specialists for the AUG1 rebuild, bringing the deep technical expertise DEKRA needed but previous vendors lacked.

A deliberate, screen-by-screen approach

Instead of migrating the system all at once, Orient’s team investigated and rebuilt AUG1 one screen at a time, applying UI enhancements and technical improvements tailored to each screen’s specific needs.

A disciplined Agile rhythm, sprint after sprint

Orient’s team structured each sprint around the same core ceremonies: daily standups, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. This kept the team aligned with DEKRA and helped catch problems before they grew.

A modern stack, built to last

AUG1 was rebuilt on Angular 2+ and Ionic 3, with Electron powering the desktop experience and Azure DevOps supporting the development pipeline. The new stack gave DEKRA a modern, maintainable foundation designed to support its inspectors for years to come.

/ THE RESULTS /

A careful, expert-led rebuild, screen by screen

The rebuilt application (AUG2) was delivered with exactly what DEKRA needed: outstanding technical quality, uncompromising standards, and efficient, on-schedule delivery. More than modernizing AUG1, this project gave DEKRA the confidence to launch more initiatives with Orient Software as a long-term partner.

AUG2

a modern, offline-ready reporting tool

AUG2 was re-engineered on the modern stack, giving DEKRA the ability to expand features as inspectors needed them. The foundation held up over time: years of continuous upgrades have brought AUG2 to the latest Angular 20 and Ionic 6.

Efficient delivery

every milestone met on schedule

Each sprint delivered its planned outcomes efficiently, with the team maintaining a consistent delivery rhythm that kept every milestone on schedule.

Project expansion

earned through proven trust

The successful AUG2 project built DEKRA’s trust in Orient Software. DEKRA went on to engage the team for more initiatives: LBO, UVV, and OPHSE, opening the door to a long-term partnership that began in 2018 and has continued ever since.

/ TECH STACKS /

Angular 20

Ionic 6

Electron

/ OUR INTERNAL THOUGHTS /

“The client felt highly reassured and confident throughout the project, as they experienced smooth communication and swift resolutions to any technical issues.”

Mr. Mao Bui

ORIENT'S SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

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