{"id":31668,"date":"2024-11-06T16:06:32","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T16:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/?post_type=case-studies&#038;p=31668"},"modified":"2024-11-08T12:39:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T12:39:53","slug":"halo-oglasi","status":"publish","type":"case-studies","link":"https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/en\/case-studies\/halo-oglasi","title":{"rendered":"Web platform modernisation: Stabilisation, Scalablity, Reliability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/en\/case-studies\/halo-oglasi\/#Halo_Oglasis_road_to_IT_modernisation\" >Halo Oglasi&#8217;s road to IT modernisation&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/en\/case-studies\/halo-oglasi\/#Goals\" >Goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/en\/case-studies\/halo-oglasi\/#Mainstreams_strategic_approach_to_solving_client_challenges\" >Mainstream\u2019s strategic approach to solving client challenges&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/en\/case-studies\/halo-oglasi\/#Our_approach_to_defining_the_right_solution_was_divided_three_phases\" >Our approach to defining the right solution was divided three phases:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/en\/case-studies\/halo-oglasi\/#To_ensure_platform_stability_the_Mainstream_team_planned_out_the_following_activities\" >To ensure platform stability, the Mainstream team planned out the following activities:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/en\/case-studies\/halo-oglasi\/#Results_achieved\" >Results achieved<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/en\/case-studies\/halo-oglasi\/#Benefits_at_a_glance\" >Benefits at a glance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Halo_Oglasis_road_to_IT_modernisation\"><\/span><strong>Halo Oglasi&#8217;s road to IT modernisation&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Halo Oglasi had an old application that was maintained by an external partner and was hosted on inadequate IT infrastructure. The system lacked stability as well as scalablity, which resulted in frequent issues with application performance. The company realised there was a need to introduce a new system to achieve a higher level of reliability and flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After researching various options and consulting with our team, Halo Oglasi chose Mainstream as we had a strong reputation in our industry and a proven track-record of delivering successful projects.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goals\"><\/span><strong>Goals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stabilise the Halo Oglasi platform and services&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable greater system scalability&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure high system reliability and availability&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up proactive monitoring and optimisation of system performance&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mainstreams_strategic_approach_to_solving_client_challenges\"><\/span><strong>Mainstream\u2019s strategic approach to solving client challenges&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working closely with the client\u2019s team, Mainstream\u2019s experts analysed the company\u2019s existing IT environment, defined problems and business goals, and estimated expenditures. Because Halo Oglasi had a negative experience with their previous IT partner, their focus when selected a service provider was proactively solving problems instead of merely putting out fires.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_approach_to_defining_the_right_solution_was_divided_three_phases\"><\/span><strong>Our approach to defining the right solution was divided three phases:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Defining\u00a0the type of solution that needs to be implemented, creating and comparing proposals\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reaching a final agreement&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solution implementation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Halooglasi-desktop-website-1-1024x570.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Halooglasi-desktop-website-1-1024x570.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Halooglasi-desktop-website-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Halooglasi-desktop-website-1-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Halooglasi-desktop-website-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_ensure_platform_stability_the_Mainstream_team_planned_out_the_following_activities\"><\/span><strong>To ensure platform stability, the Mainstream team planned out the following activities:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Break down all services to smaller components eg. microservices to enable scalablity at a component level&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce a DFS system for web services in the Microsoft system to manage large quantities of content data&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement smart load balancing&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable 24&#215;7 system monitoring that provides better control of the system and prevents failure&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuously improve the platform.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We also defined the technologies that would be utilised and the best ways to use them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results_achieved\"><\/span><strong>Results achieved<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After Mainstream completed the platform upgrade, including the implementation of a DFS system and DDoS protection, Halo Oglasi decreased their page load speed by 70%. With pages loading faster, the company reduced its website bounce rate.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our recommendation to use microservices opened up new scaling possibilities<strong> <\/strong>and faster problem solving. Most importantly, the new platform was tailor-made for Halo Oglasi and therefore provides greater stability. Improved performance and fewer issues are significant benefits, which are further enhanced with continuous monitoring. For the client, one of the most important aspects of working with our team was our partnership approach: Mainstream not only helped the company select the most appropriate technologies, but also ensured their management received the bigger picture and understood the project\u2019s long-term goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Halooglasi-smartphone-app-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Halooglasi-smartphone-app-1.jpg 970w, https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Halooglasi-smartphone-app-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Halooglasi-smartphone-app-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_at_a_glance\"><\/span><strong>Benefits at a glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A stable platform with high availability&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page load speed decreased by 70%&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A scalable system that can support business growth&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous platform monitoring and proactive issue detection&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cFor Halo Oglasi, partnering with Mainstream is more like insourcing than outsourcing. The value they provide to our business with their services and the relationship they have cultivated with our teams make them our colleagues, not just service providers. Moreover, the level of support that we receive from them goes beyond what was initially agreed.\u201d Branislav Kula\u0161evi\u0107, Executive Director, Halo Oglasi<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Halo Oglasi&#8217;s road to IT modernisation&nbsp;&nbsp; Halo Oglasi had an old application that was maintained by an external partner and<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":23133,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-31668","case-studies","type-case-studies","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Web platform modernisation: Stabilisation, Scalablity, Reliability - Mainstream<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/mainstream.eu\/en\/case-studies\/halo-oglasi\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Web platform modernisation: Stabilisation, Scalablity, Reliability - Mainstream\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Halo Oglasi&#8217;s road to IT modernisation&nbsp;&nbsp; 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