A2A - Datagram

The main challenge of the project was to find a way to navigate the era of big data, where effective management and leveraging of information becomes crucial to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. In this context, the company needed to develop a system that would facilitate not only the aggregation and analysis of data, but also its sharing and discussion among employees. The goal was to promote a more data-driven corporate culture by facilitating access to data, improving internal communication, and stimulating proactive collaboration based on shared insights and informed decisions.

The "Datagram" project for A2A followed a structured path that spanned several phases, from needs analysis to the final implementation of the application, which is constantly being updated.

First, we conducted an in-depth analysis of the Service, through several co-design sessions, to understand A2A's specific needs and how data was being used and shared within the organization. Thus, the project stakeholders and their needs were identified, which were then turned into functionalities suited to meet expectations.

Next, the protagonist was the prototyping phase, which went through the creation of ad hoc illustrations to make the application very user-friendly. During this phase, the Hinto®Group team brought the initial designs and mockups of the app to life, to test functionality and gather feedback from end users. The creation of the interface made it possible to provide guidance for the development of the application that maintained consistency with the a2a ecosystem while taking on an identity of its own.

The development of the app involved the creation of an integrated system that leverages social dynamics to facilitate sharing and discussion around the data, incorporating advanced features such as custom profiles, search, charts, and an educational section to delve deeper into data terminology.

On the technical side, the nature of the app required a solution that would allow versatility in using data from different sources and ease of reading. Hasura was the ideal choice for the backend implementation, with a system capable of interfacing with different datasources quickly and securely, while flutter was the technology chosen for the frontend given the required features.

Among the most interesting aspects of the project there is definitely the use of a mode of agile work, which allowed a constant priority upgrade and a gradual adoption of the solution, through an increase of functionality sprint after sprint.

The project led to the creation of an MVP that aims to improve the management and sharing of corporate data. Through the app, it is intended to stimulate the widespread adoption of a data-driven culture, with an increase in data awareness among employees.

Initial feedback has attested that internal communication is more effective, facilitating the exchange of relevant information and collaboration among teams. In addition, accessibility to data has been greatly expanded in the areas of use tested so far, enabling faster identification of strategic insights and improved decision-making ability.