Case study: AIRBUS. Deploying performance into the quality assurance process within enhanced enterprise environment

1. CASE STUDY
VISO – Real Time Document Management Solution
Business context
2Solution together with accesa has specified and implemented Airbus VISO, a cloud based software tool suite for process management in
enhanced enterprise environments.
The Airbus VISO (a XDF Process extension) is used by the Process Assurance Department of Airbus in Germany, France, United Kingdom and Spain.
The delivery process, outlined by common actions and sustained efforts, was completed through a long-term partnership: the project business
analysis and the sales process were conducted and finalized by 2Solution, while the technology consulting and software development services
were assured by accesa.
The application is used also by other international companies such as SQS and APSYS (an EADS subsidiary).
Project Overview
Airbus VISO manages and processes data and documents belonging to the Process Assurance Department of Airbus. The integrated workflow
management involved the creation of a new concept in the process management area.
A typical industry project collects many data in corresponding documents and this produces a huge amount of inconsistence. To overcome this
drawback, the Airbus VISO software application uses the XDF Process principles.
XDF Process is based on the eXperienced Document Framework from 2Solution and provides the query language XDFL to read, write and
synchronize the content of a huge family of document formats. As such, XDFL allows the synchronization of a big amount of data between
unlimited transverse relationships of documents within company structures.
The application is based on client-server architecture and within its structure the following industry pillars can be identified:
► process planning and assurance
► project management
► configuration management
accesa’s team was involved in the design, development and deployment of the two major structure components of the project:
► the Client Application for documents processing
► the Server Application where the data is stored
Partner Profile
Partner: 2Solution GmbH Beneficiary: AIRBUS
Headquarters: Schonenfahrer Str. 7, Industry: IT
Industry: Aerospace
18057 Rostock, Germany Webpage: www.2solution.de
German company specialized in offering engineering services and custom Airbus, the world’s leading aircraft manufacturer relies on industrial
software development solutions while having a portfolio of customers cooperation and partnerships with major companies all over the world
operating in industries like aerospace, medical, banking and insurance and has a network of around 1,500 suppliers in 30 countries

2. In the current business context, when technology changes happen so fast, accesa
offers Microsoft technology consulting services and customized software solutions
designed to reach business performance and to drive lasting added-value
Our team worked in closed partnership with 2Solution project management, developers and
SQS testers in order to optimize the application and its performance and to assure a high
“ VISO has substantially
availability and accessibility. We have also designed and developed a version of the Server
improved the productivity of our
Application by starting from the scratch. collaboration with Airbus. The
Methodology delivery of our documentation
The project was based on Agile Methodology and the development process assumed: got simplified as we are able to
assessment of application functionalities, architecture design, deployment into production, have a daily overview of all
automated and manual testing.
projects which allows us to
Challenges better coordinate our internal
The complex architecture obliged us to sustain a consequent refactoring process to ensure planning. ”
that customer’s requirements related to quality, security and performance were met. The
challenge of following these requirements while not overrunning project’s budget and
timing limitations was overcome through a very good communication at all sites. Sven Nordhoff
Results Delivery Manager
The application enables Airbus Process Assurance department to better manage, store, SQS Software Quality Systems AG
access and process company documentation on a real-time basis.
Technology
Microsoft .Net Framework - WCF, Windows Services, WPF
2Solution eXperienced Document Framework (XDF)
Time Frame
The project started in December, 2011 and is still ongoing.
ACCESA
Addressing specific customer challenges, accesa’s experience spans various markets like Germany, Switzerland and Scandinavia, where it acts as a trusted
technology partner that supports delivering performance and solves the challenges brought up by the newest technology trends. Our services outline a unique
delivery portfolio that address IT companies, start-ups and large-scale organizations while encompassing architecture and design, development and
implementation, project management and process strategy. Our main contribution as preferred technology partner deployed into our partnerships is represented
by our strong technical competencies. Founded in 2004, accesa is a value-based technology consulting company with local offices in Germany (München) and
Romania (Cluj-Napoca, Oradea) having a business approach that fully confirms its company identity: managing technological change.
For more information, please visit: www.accesa.eu
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