Document Management Solution

Cogniteq’s task involved two main components: enhancing the web application and developing a desktop application for Windows and Mac OS. 

Web Application. The team extended the core functionality of the client's existing web application, focusing on document management and version control. We developed secure document handling features, permissions management, and automated version updates to streamline collaborative workflows.

Desktop Application. The second part of the solution involved creating a desktop application for Windows and Mac OS from scratch. The primary goal of this app was to allow users to work offline and automatically sync document updates when they reconnect to the internet.

This desktop extension also introduced unique features, such as automatic file downloads, which are not available in other parts of the product suite.

The core concept behind the app was to ensure full automation of document management. To achieve this, we developed several key features, including functionality for automatic file downloads, setting the app apart from other services in the product.

Once installed, the desktop app activates when a file is downloaded to the local disk. The user is prompted to open it in an editor and can make changes offline. When editing is complete, the app reactivates and offers the option to save the file to the server. If chosen, the local copy is deleted and the updated version is uploaded.

Operating systems imposed several restrictions, making some of the customer’s requests difficult to implement. Our team worked through these limitations, finding effective solutions and compromises to ensure the app's functionality was smooth and consistent. As a result, we successfully delivered a fully functional desktop application that met the client’s needs.