Complicated technical challenges arose around e-fulfillment and the encryption of products available for sale online. Quadrus, as always, had the in-house expertise to deal with technical issues that arose. This project was a success and all expectations were met.
- Richard Hannah
Director,
Software Development
Shaw Communications Inc.
HOW WE DO IT - Case Study
Shaw Communications Inc.
Objective:
To sell software and other products online.
Solution:
Together with Shaw, Quadrus performed architectural design work, customized existing applications and created components to provide the desired Microsoft Commerce Server solution. Shaw Communications Inc. is a diversified Canadian communications company whose core business is providing broadband cable television, Internet and satellite services to approximately 2.8 million customers. Shaw also has significant interests in telecommunications, Internet infrastructure and interactive television companies.
Shaw's objective was to sell software and other products directly to customers via its website. Quadrus was engaged to provide this e-commerce solution due to our knowledge of Microsoft Commerce Server and ability to make projects succeed. This new service offering would broaden Shaw's current high-speed Internet services and offer Shaw customers the convenience of direct downloads and immediate access to software they need without leaving their desktops.
Shaw envisioned a solution that would permit customers to browse software useful to the High-Speed Internet user, add these products to their shopping cart, pay by credit card, and download the software directly to their machines. To ensure products for sale would not be downloaded without payment, digital rights management was also deemed a critical factor in a successful solution. Working together with the Shaw development team, Quadrus performed architectural design work, customized existing applications and created custom components to provide the desired Microsoft Commerce Server solution. In the end, this site was built with performance, ease of use, security and scalability in mind.
As the site goes live, this e-commerce solution will allow Shaw to deepen its presence in the market and broaden the type of services it provides. As for Shaw High-Speed Internet customers, this online mechanism will make software shopping easier, faster and more convenient.