CASE STUDY
IBM HATS Upgrade and API Development for Government Agency
About The Client
The client is an independent agency in the executive branch of the Federal Government, which administers retirement-survivor and unemployment-sickness benefit programs for the nation’s railroad workers and their families. Responsibilities also extend to certain benefit payments and Medicare coverage under the Social Security Act.
Industry | Government
Solutions | IBM HATS
Location | USA
Business Challenges
- Security Concerns: Outdated system posed security vulnerabilities, necessitating an upgrade for an enhanced security framework.
- Outdated Technology: Operating on an older version of IBM HATS with insufficient security features and modern capabilities.
- Efficiency and Flexibility: Desire to leverage advanced features of the latest IBM HATS version for improved efficiency and flexibility in application development.
- API Integration: Imperative need for API usage within the platform, but the older version lacked necessary capabilities.
Business Solutions
- Design Document Creation: Commenced the project with creating a comprehensive design document for the APIs based on the client's data.
- API Development: Developed 7 APIs for the latest IBM HATS version, addressing functional gaps in the outdated system.
- Employee Training: Conducted training sessions for employees, ensuring they were proficient in the upgraded IBM HATS version and newly developed APIs.
- IBM HATS Upgrade: Royal Cyber provided services for upgrading the client to the latest version of IBM HATS.
Key Outcomes
7 New APIs were Developed
IBM HATS Upgrade to Latest IBM HATS
Enhanced Security & Functionality
Employee Training with Upgraded Technology