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Project snapshot<\/h2>\n

This idea is not new and is proven by the highly respected CHAOS Report<\/a>, which, with 50,000 projects over four decades, shows that improving existing systems is significantly better than developing products from scratch or adopting packaged solutions. The same approach guided our collaboration with Rocket Software, a global leader in enterprise IT solutions.<\/p>\n

The UniVerse platform by Rocket Software powers numerous business-critical operations in finance<\/a>, healthcare<\/a>, manufacturing, distribution, retail<\/a>, and higher education. Although a heritage enterprise tool, its core capability, molded over time to the business’s culture, coupled with its ability to be integrated into any other system, makes it an excellent launchpad for the future.<\/p>\n

Recognizing this potential, we partnered with Rocket Software to apply our joint expertise in modernization projects with two leading UK retailers who struggled to meet present-day demands solely using UniVerse.<\/p>\n

\"Intellias<\/p>\n

Instead of total replacement, the products were enhanced and upgraded, allowing our clients to thrive in a competitive market while preserving business continuity and avoiding excessive expenses.<\/p>\n

At the same time, we proved that it is possible to transform well-established systems into scalable, efficient, and future-proof solutions. By not needing to spend time and money on replacing UniVerse, Travis Perkins and City Plumbing could concentrate their resources on projects delivering the highest value to their organizations.<\/p>\n

Point of sale modernization for City Plumbing<\/h2>\n

City Plumbing, the UK\u2019s largest heating and plumbing merchants’ network, faced significant challenges with its UniVerse-based POS system. Its traditional console-based UI had several critical limitations:<\/p>\n