FIS - Nearshore Application Development Services (Poland)

Case Study: Healthcare / Artificial Intelligence for Medical Image Classification

FIS SST looking into the research of using computer based classification of x-rays - to detect lung cancer in patients.

Introduction

FIS SST worked on a research project, looking to establish if AI could be used to provide a reliable method of differentiating between healthy and unhealth x-ray images.

Two of the core technologies FIS SST employed for the machine learning project included

Tensorflow - an end-to-end platform for training machine learning models

Keras - a deep learning framework technology.

Challenges

• Data selection and x-ray images preparation for building the machine learning models
• Access to reference data for health individuals.
• Lack of medical expert knowledge on the assessment of x-rays
• Various file formats for the X-ray images.

FIS - Nearshore Application Development Services (Poland)

Case Study: Healthcare / Medical Group

Migration of an existing patients records system with poor performance, security issues and using technology not supported by modern browsers.

Introduction

FIS SST were selected to migrate an existing electronic patient records system to a newer IT  architecture for a leading Medical Group. The existing system was web-based and supported patient care from registration through to the final test results.

Legacy System

The legacy system supported more than 150 users including doctors, technicians, radiologists, receptionists and support workers.

The system prior to migration consisted of

• Java Enterprise Edition Framework (back-end) and PrimeFaces (front-end)
• Glassfish application required to run the application
• Some components implemented as JAVA applets

The system also included data such as

• Personal data of the patient
• Patient Identification data
• Results of medical examination (i.e. MRI, CT, ultrasound tests)
• Calendar of for the availability of medical tests
• Identification of the medical locations and medical team members
• Dates of contracts and payments
• Electronic Signatures

The patient records system included a workflow system that recorded the treatments and results during the patients stay at the health care provider. Typically this would include:

• Patient registration by reception staff
• Examination findings by medical technicians
• Description of the examination performed by radiologists – audio recoding
• Preparation of test results by an assistant – text form of audio recording
• Acceptance of the examination by a Doctor with an electronic signature.
• Issue of a paper or electronic (i.e. CD ) record of the test results for the patient by reception staff.

Shortcomings of the Legacy System

Key Migration Updates

New System Migration

The FIS SST development team collaborated with the client who provided source codes and a test version of the legacy application. FIS SST used SCRUM methodology for the system migration project.

The new technology migration yielded key improvements to the existing system:

• Improvement in the system code and application architecture
• Improved performance
• Resolving technical problems with incorrect recording of data
• Transition to new technologies that are supported by modern browsers
• Improved level of system security
• ransition to the latest version of the application server 

FIS / TradeFlex - Marketplace Management for any platform, not just Amazon and eBay

Online marketplaces enable a fast and flexible method of product exposure to new sales markets and customer groups. More customers start their product search via online marketplaces such as Amazon or eBay, offering benefits for enterprises including:

• international reach
• unlimited product selection
• individual advertising opportunities
• optional shipping services

In order to achieve these benefits and with potentially higher margins and improved customer satisfaction, a deep integration of the systems involved should be considered. This is the preferred way to manage the information flow across the entire order-to-cash process - from product placement via billing, payments and returns processing.

Key Features include:

• Available product quantities are automatically transferred to the online marketplace (i.e. adjusted to reflect actual stock levels in SAP in real-time)
• Product attributes (i.e. size, colour, weight, materials) are automatically mapped with market places Amazon and eBay.
• Information is be transferred in an ERP-compliant manner
• Deliveries and billing documents are transferred back to the marketplaces via message control
• Automatic prevention of unnecessary goods dispatches
• Reimbursement management
• Automated posting of charges if they are considered for payment
• Returns notification via the marketplace
• Back processing of payments in case of returns or credit memos

SAP Cloud Platform Software applications from the cloud need to be continuously connected to the ERP system in order to avoid data silos. The FIS professionals use SAP Cloud Platform Integration to implement continuous and efficient processes for hybrid IT landscapes as well. What is FIS / TradeFlex? FIS / TradeFlex is not a marketplace itself. It is an application build on SAP Cloud platform and Cloud Platform Integration to connect B2B as well as B2C marketplaces  to SAP system (no matter whether it is an ERP or S/4HANA system). This is done with no SAP modifications – non-invasive. Who is FIS / TradeFlex for? Generally wholesalers and producers/manufacturers who want to simplify and automate their processes when selling at marketplaces. In summary, FIS / TradeFlex is used by organisations with SAP who want to automate their marketplace business channel with the least possible amount of manual work whilst focusing on the whole process. The solution provides easy access to another sales channel besides their own shop-system. What is the competitive advantage of FIS / TradeFlex? FIS focus on process integration far deeper than pushing an order to SAP. We differentiate our product by adding payment matching, returns cancellation, dispute management functionality. Marketplace Platforms with FIS / TradeFlex connectivity.

	Fnac is a French based retain chain specialising in the electronics, books (including audio), electronics, CDs and DVDs and computer games.
	Mercateo is a B2B trading platform on the Internet, providing business customers the facility to search for many suppliers and products
	Otto is one of the world's biggest mail order and e-commerce companies. Brands include including Freemans and Gratton in the UK.
	Digitec Galaxus is  the biggest online retailer in Switzerland – operating the Digitec and Galaxus online marketplaces.
	Conrad electronics is a German retailer of electronic products. The marketplace platform  is focused on consumer and specialist electronics including computing equipment.
	ManoMano  is a French based e-commerce company specialising in DIY goods and gardening products. ManoMano work with over 3000 retailers.

Marketplace Platforms in planning stage:

	Planned Q3  2021. Cdiscount is a French e-commerce website with products such as electronics, household appliances and food - as well as services i.e. banking, travel, and mobile phone subscriptions.
	Planned Q4 2021: The Idealo website allows users to compare prices on a range of products from hundreds of shops and also offer selected flight destinations.

FIS - Nearshore Application Development Services (Poland)

The FIS SST new application development team have extensive programming expertise - a resource for Software Developers, Systems Integrators and end-users.

FIS SST is a dedicated software application developer, with an established position in the demanding IT market. FIS SST use their long-standing experience and proven methods of collaboration to provide customers with a new quality of business relationship.

FIS SST have been operating in the European market since 2002

FIS-SST specialise in custom software development and in the maintenance of dedicated systems. For many years FIS SST have been a reliable partner in the development of intelligent software for complex business processes. Furthermore, FIS SST provide IT services as a competence center – our qualified professionals have expertise in the following technology stacks:

JAVA: Java EE, Spring, node.js, Hibernate, ElasticSearch, Oracle, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, IBM DB2, MongoDB, Cassandra, Java Script, Type Script, Angular, React, Vue.JS, Vadin, Bootstrap, Azure, AWS, Scrum, Kanban, Junit, Mockito, Selenium, Jira, Confluence, GIT, SVN, Maven, Gradle.........

Microsoft (.NET):  C#, .NET Framework, Net Core, Web (ASP .NET MVC, ASP .NET WebApi, WCF, REST, SOAP), Desktop (WPF, UWP, Windows Forms), WWF (Windows Workflow Foundation), Entity Framework, SignalIR, ElasticSearch, MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Java Script, Type Script, Angular, React, Vue.JS, Blazor, DevExtreme, DevExpress, Telerik, Bootstrap, Phyton, Azure, Scrum, Kanban, xUnit, Nunit, Moq, MSTest, MS, DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Git, Github,, Bitbucket, Azure Devops Repos, SonarQube.........

FIS SST not only provide extensive, professional know-how in .NET, Java and SAP ABAP under one roof, but also flexibly adapt to the required developer capacities – whether in a strategic partnership, in a specific project or with a dedicated team, which temporarily supports the customer as an “extended workbench”.

High quality work and customer satisfaction are always our top priority.

FIS SST – provide qualified development professionals (i.e. tester, junior, mid-level and senior level developers) with an attractive price-performance ratio. We provide pricing models based on either a  time and materials basis or for a fixed price for a defined project scope. 

FIS SST language capabilities are in English, German and Polish.

SAP – Business Process Optimisation

FIS automate and improve business processes by creating add-on technologies that run on SAP standards without the need for SAP modifications. All FIS products have releases that enhance both SAP ECC 6 or SAP S/4HANA.

FIS Information Systems add-value to our client's business by creating software technologies that improve processes for organisations running SAP ERP. FIS have a 30 year history as an SAP partner and are recognised as the leading developer of SAP technology add-on applications. FIS create proprietary applications that run on SAP standards such as Fiori Apps, SAP NetWeaver and SAP GUIs – ensuring that adoption rates are fast for organisations already familiar with SAP.

In summary, FIS are serious about SAP and make businesses run more efficiently with minimal disruption.

Digitised Business Processes: One of the key tasks for every company today is to optimise business processes by minimising manual tasks and increasing automation where appropriate. Those organisations who enhance processes effectively are also able to improve data quality as well as making cost savings.

FIS software simplifies tasks by bringing together information and documentation required for decisioning in one location. Managing the processes is made easier with a dashboard overview of the current status and tools to highlight bottlenecks and pressure points.

• Processing times are shorter
• Idle times are identified
• Errors are recognised and corrected
• Processes are recorded and made transparent

FIS develop a comprehensive range of SAP enhancements  - deeply integrated add-ons technologies to SAP ERP standard (SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA). The technologies create additional functionality to optimise business processes in SAP enabling financial savings and providing more effective tools for SAP users.  The applications work on the existing SAP ERP infrastructure.

FIS Technologies include:

Automated Invoice Data Reader: FIS / fci is a technology that reduces time consuming task of manual data-entry when processing invoices. The software automatically lifts the key content of documents - via an email attachment or from a scanned image.

FIS / fci incorporates "free-form recognition" technology, multiple-OCR engines, "fuzzy" matching of data and an intelligent knowledge database - to read invoice data automatically from day-one.

Automated Invoice Posting and Workflow: FIS / edc (invoice monitor) is utilised to automate first-time match rates for invoices. I addition, routing of invoices is configured with invoice being approved via Web-Dynpro or Fiori apps.

FIS / edc works with real-time SAP data with enhanced tools for processing invoices prior to exporting to SAP.  

Automated Matching of Vendor Statement or Payment Advice Notes: The technology is utilised to automate the comparison of incoming statements (from vendors or customers) with balances in SAP ERP.

FIS / edc (statement monitor) reduces the number of documents reviewed by the accounts team - highlighting "exceptions" compared to vendor/customer data on SAP ERP.

Automated Processing of Orders  FIS / edc (sales order monitor) converts an inbound customer order into an SAP sales order with or without a reference (e.g. quotation).

The supply chain process such as order confirmation, shipping notification, goods issue and billing documents can be triggered immediately.  Customer orders that do not pass the “plausibility checks” successfully are highlighted and post-processed in the monitor.  

• Automatic posting of customer orders (OCR or EDI data records)
• Overview of all purchase orders received
• OCR image or EDI data visualisation as PDF form
• Full integration in SAP with all order processing functionalities
• Quick error analysis with intelligent message log
• Direct communication due to integrated email system
• Post-processing option in the split screen display with direct access to scanned and archived customer orders. 

SAP Master Data and Price Management: FIS / mpm  is a simplified SAP centred application utilised by all employees tasked with master data maintenance of materials, price and conditions, vendors, customers, bill of materials with built in duplication checks and defined roles for initiators and master data custodians.

Cross Company Electronic Transactions: FIS / xee provides organisations with a tool for electronic data exchange between SAP, internal systems, and import/export with external suppliers and customers.

FIS Information Systems UK

FIS are one of the largest and fastest growing technology developers, service providers and IT consultancies in Europe with our roots in SAP

FIS Information Systems UK Limited is the UK subsidiary of FIS Informationssysteme und Consulting GmbH. FIS UK have expertise predominantly in business process automation solutions such as SAP integrated invoice processing, SAP integrated master data management, supply chain management of returnable equipment and marketplace management.

The FIS Group have a dedicated workforce of around 800 emplyees including more than 200 SAP consultants, 80 SAP (ABAP/Fiori) Developers and 50 Web Application Developers. FIS is an established VAR partner of SAP AG with “Gold-Partner” status.

FIS Information Systems GmbH have headquarters in Germany (Grafenrheinfeld) and also have regional offices near Stuttgart and Frankfurt. The organisation is focused on providing consultancy, technologies, and implementation expertise for the SAP community.

FIS also develop specialist industry applications that run on the SAP ERP standard. Typical industries include:

• HVACR (sanitary, heating, air conditioning)
• Paints and interior decoration 
• Electrical Parts and Accessories
• Building Materials and Plumbing
• Tools, Screws and Fastening
• Medical Devices and Laboratory Equipment
• Steel and Metal Wholesalers
• Automotive Manufacturers and Components
• Mechanical and Plant Engineering
• Plastics, Metal and Electronic Components

FIS Information Systems - Head Office Grafenrheinfeld

FIS integrated technologies complement and enhance SAP standard software providing business process improvements. The technologies reference real-time SAP data without the need for SAP standard modifications.  Organisations with FIS integrated technologies enjoy financial savings as processes are made more efficient with reduced human intervention. The FIS proprietary applications run on SAP standards such as SAP Fiori apps and Web Dynpro creating new views of the data and simplified processes.

FIS-ASP is an expert partner for hosting secure SAP ERP infrastructure and providing consultancy services. The organisation has state-of-the-art data centres for clients with SAP ERP as well as complementary IT application.

FIS-ASP services include:

• Technical Consulting
• Analytics
• Maintenance of Operating Systems and Databases
• Execution of Technical Release Upgrades
• SAP Archiving of Data and Documents
• Non-SAP Services (i.e. Email and MS Applications)

FIS-ASP specialists support clients from the initial business analysis and planning to the implementation of your infrastructure systems. FIS-ASP saves organisations with SAP hardware, software and specialist labour costs.

FIS - ASP Head Office Grafenrheinfeld

FIS-iLog specialises in creating cloud platforms for organisations that want to improve the management of their returnable equipment such as pallets, dolavs and trays. The solution is used by organisations in many areas including food manufacture, automotive and industrial manufacturing and returnable equipment providers.

The platform provides an alternative to using manual methods of recording returnable transactions and provides and instant view of RTP stock levels and owing balances with partners.

FIS SST (based in Gliwice, Poland) is focused on providing high value and cost effective new application development services. The organisation was acquired in 2009 by FIS GmbH to provide specialist new application development in web-based technologies.

FIS SST are largely focused on the creation of new enterprise applications developed in JAVA, Microsoft.NET and Open-Source technologies.

FIS SST Head Office Gliwice

Medienwerft GmbH is one of the most experienced digital agencies providing eBranding and eMarketing. Medienwerft were acquired by FIS Group in 2016, providing skills and expertise as a certified SAP Hybris partner.

Medienwerft implements sophisticated eCommerce and omni-Commerce projects for clients such as Adler and Volkswagen. Medienwerft ensures the integration of brand values and brand image in all communication channels used, including social media creating long-term customer relationships and guaranteeing sustainable income streams as well as new client recruitment.

With their SAP Hybris expertise and specialist consultancy services, Medienwerft complements the FIS existing product range. Both organisations have expertise in the complete SAP Customer Engagement & Commerce range uniquely providing clients with solutions across the entire process chain from marketing, through sales and support from a single organisation.

FIS Medienwerft GmbH Head Office Hamburg