THE CHALLENGE
Outdated Technology Stack
Firm Prospects, a leading provider of legal market intelligence, faced the growing pains of operating on outdated technology. Originally built around a manually maintained unnormalized database, their system was becoming increasingly inefficient and difficult to scale.
Key challenges included:
An unnormalized database affected every part of the old system, making it difficult to operate on massive data sets in existing functionalities and to develop new ones.
Legacy infrastructure limiting data accessibility and expansion capabilities.
Slow data retrieval, making it difficult to deliver real-time insights.
Manual and fragmented reporting, increasing operational overhead.
Scalability constraints, restricting the ability to process large volumes of legal data.
Rigid architecture, making the implementation of new features time-consuming and costly.
As the company expanded, it became clear that a modernization strategy was essential to keep up with demand.
The Solution: A Tailored Modernization Strategy
To address these challenges, Firm Prospects partnered with Polcode to overhaul its legacy system and implement scalable, high-performance solutions.
This multi-phase transformation included:
Reshaping and normalizing huge database schema
It was the heart of modernization. The limitations of the legacy database were removed by creating a new model of a normalized database schema. That allowed us to modernize everything else like: searching, data processing, data visualizations, reporting, messaging, and many others.
Implementing ElasticSearch for fast, scalable search
One of the first and most impactful upgrades was the integration of ElasticSearch to replace inefficient search processes. This improved:
Search speed, enabling near-instant data retrieval even with extensive datasets.
User experience, providing seamless access to legal market intelligence.
Cloud-based data infrastructure
Transitioning from paper-based and outdated legacy systems to a modern, cloud-based infrastructure ensured:
Security and scalability to support increasing data volumes.
Seamless integration with third-party tools for better functionality.
Realtime reporting & business intelligence
Previously reliant on a slow unnormalized database, Firm Prospects now benefits from:
A comprehensive analytics engine that generates detailed market reports and trend visualizations.
Automated workflows reduce the time spent on data processing.
Exportable insights enable users to access reports in user-friendly formats, such as PDFs and interactive dashboards.
Frontend & backend modernization
Polcode’s expertise extends to:
Redesigning the frontend, improving usability, overall look, and feel of the platform.
Optimizing backend architecture, enabling faster feature deployment and streamlined data processing.
The Results: A Future-Proof System Built for Growth
By modernizing Firm Prospects’ legacy system, we enable them to:
Eliminate outdated manual processes, transitioning to a fully automated, cloud-based platform.
Enhance search speeds and data accessibility, significantly improving user satisfaction.
Reduce operational costs, eliminating inefficiencies from the legacy infrastructure.
Scale effortlessly, accommodating growing datasets and user demands.
Gain a competitive edge by leveraging advanced business intelligence and predictive analytics.
Don’t take it from us. Hear from our clients:
The team’s greatest strength is their diverse skill set. After we spent thousands of dollars on an AI project with another company, Polcode came up with a better alternative almost immediately at a much more competitive price. If a project is within their wheelhouse, they will be more efficient and cost-effective than any other company.
Owner at Firm Prospects
Long-Term Success
A Trusted Technology Partner
Since 2016, Firm Prospects has relied on Polcode as a strategic technology partner. Our collaboration continues to drive innovations, ensuring their platform evolves with the industry’s changing needs.
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