Power Utility Modernizes Data Capture Across 80+ Plants with Cross-Platform App
Overview.
A top power plant operator with a network of over 80 facilities set out to upgrade its data capture process for 1,400+ field personnel using Android tablets. The legacy Roundskeeper app limited flexibility and compatibility across platforms. Coforge developed a comprehensive solution that enhanced operational efficiency and delivered a seamless experience across Android, iOS, and Windows 10 devices.
Field staff used Android-only apps, restricting flexibility across platforms.
Roundskeeper lacked scalability and extensibility for evolving operational needs.
No easy way to configure or customize forms for diverse plant requirements.
Network limitations in plant environments required offline support.
The client needed a secure, consistent user experience across iOS, Android, and Windows desktops.
Solution.
Coforge is building a configurable forms application framework with the following capabilities:
Cross-Platform Compatibility: Developed using Xamarin.Forms, supporting Android, iOS, and Windows 10.
Form Configuration & Validation: Enables effortless form creation with validations at both field and form levels.
Offline Functionality: Allows users to capture and sync data without continuous connectivity.
Customizable Layouts: Empowers users to tailor form layouts based on task-specific needs.
Cloud-Backed Architecture: Hosted on Microsoft Azure for backend services, ensuring scalability and security.
The Impact.
Seamless Multi-Device Experience: One unified application accessible across platforms.
Scalable & Extensible Framework: Future-ready architecture built on Xamarin and .NET Standard Class Libraries (SCL).
Structured Codebase: MVVM design pattern ensures maintainability and clean separation of concerns.
Productivity & Flexibility: Enhances data capture efficiency, while offering configuration agility for plant-specific use cases.
Improved Field Operations: Enables electricians and operators to reliably record key plant data—from voltage calculations to gas checks—regardless of device or location.
