Daktronics
Home @import "media/casestudy/css/main.css"; @import "media/casestudy/css/product_features.css"; /* The CSS that's required to position the footer */ html { height: 100%; } body { height: 100%; } #nonFooter { position: relative; min-height: 100%; } * html #nonFooter { height: 100%; } #footer { position: relative; margin: -7.5em auto 0 auto; } /* A CSS hack that only applies to IE -- specifies a different offset for the footer */ * html #footer { margin-top: -7.4em; } Skip to content Clients come to Omnitech with particular technology needs every day. We work very closely with each client in order to define their specific needs and come up with solutions together that will help them function more effectively and efficiently. NEED Tasked to rewrite the application that manages the sale and production of Daktronics international and domestic projects, Daktronics turned to Omnitech under the pressure of a fast-approaching project deadline. On top of creating the core application, there was also a desire to create reusable code libraries that could be incorporated into existing and future intranet business applications. Due to time constraints placed on the project, Daktronics needed resources to augment their in-house development staff. In response, Omnitech supplied a team of two experienced web development specialists. Providing seasoned developers ensured that the time needed to adapt to Daktronics development environment was minimal and that development already in process could continue without interruption. SOLUTION In order to meet the needs of the current project as well as future internal applications the project was designed with ASP.NET pages and objects. The Omnitech team leveraged the .NET framework by enhancing current user controls and creating new ones. Additional technologies such as AJAX and XML were used to create reusable client-side scripting libraries. These approaches helped build a library of presentation objects that enhanced the user experience on the site and cut development time by eliminating common and redundant code. RESULTS Our developers maintained a strong communication link with the in-house developers to ensure a cohesive team and to properly address any outstanding issues. As design challenges arose, our team members were able to work together to find clear solutions that furthered the goals of the project. This cooperation ultimately helped Daktronics to meet their internal deadline and deliver an application that supported them its corporate vision. CLIENT PROFILE: A Worldwide Leader in Large Format Electronic Display Systems TECHNOLOGY: ASP.NET C# 2.0 JavaScript/AJAX HTML XML BUSINESS APPLICATION: Created an Intranet Workflow Management Application to manage the sale and production of Daktronics international and domestic projects 2908 W. 11th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Toll-free: 1-800-351-0245 Telephone: 605-336-0888 Fax: 605-336-0228 © 2007 Omnitech Inc. All Rights Reserved
RSArchitects
Home @import "media/casestudy/css/main.css"; @import "media/casestudy/css/product_features.css"; /* The CSS that's required to position the footer */ html { height: 100%; } body { height: 100%; } #nonFooter { position: relative; min-height: 100%; } * html #nonFooter { height: 100%; } #footer { position: relative; margin: -7.5em auto 0 auto; } /* A CSS hack that only applies to IE -- specifies a different offset for the footer */ * html #footer { margin-top: -7.4em; } Skip to content Clients come to Omnitech with particular technology needs every day. We work very closely with each client in order to define their specific needs and come up with solutions together that will help them function more effectively and efficiently. NEED RSArchitects, a South Dakota-based firm, has clients in 24 different states. It is very important that they are able to connect with their clients as easily and efficiently as possible. To support this connection with their clients, RSArchitects set out to update their web presence by rebuilding their website. They needed the new site to be very functional and easy to update. In addition, they wanted a collaborative area on the site where both clients and partners could share work files with RSArchitects. SOLUTION Omnitech provided development and project management resources to build a flexible site that allows RSArchitects employees to make their own updates as needed. All of the pages on the site were set up with the Content Editor, giving the website administrator the ability to edit, add or remove page content. In addition, Omnitech developed a collaborative FTP site to give RSArchitect’s clients and partners the ability to share files online. The website administrator manages all uploaded files and assigns access rights to appropriate clients. Built in notification lets the website administrator know when new files are uploaded to the site. Omnitech’s graphics team designed the site template and each of the subpages in the layout. Flash was incorporated to add motion and interactivity to the website. RESULTS Jeri Breck, RSArchitects Director of Client Services, wrote “Our relationship has evolved over the past four years to Omnitech providing IT services, software consultation and, currently, website design and hosting. Their staff has taken the time to listen and understand our business goals, respond to our present needs and provide a road map to the future. Omintech ensures our business keeps pace with the needs of our clients. We will continue to invest in our relationship with Omnitech.” CLIENT PROFILE: Established to provide vision and design solutions that are functional, economical and aesthetically represent our client’s needs TECHNOLOGY: PHP MySQL JavaScript Flash BUSINESS APPLICATION: Complete content manageable site and an FTP download/upload section 2908 W. 11th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Toll-free: 1-800-351-0245 Telephone: 605-336-0888 Fax: 605-336-0228 © 2007 Omnitech Inc. All Rights Reserved
AAU Wrestling Youth National Championships
Home @import "media/casestudy/css/main.css"; @import "media/casestudy/css/product_features.css"; /* The CSS that's required to position the footer */ html { height: 100%; } body { height: 100%; } #nonFooter { position: relative; min-height: 100%; } * html #nonFooter { height: 100%; } #footer { position: relative; margin: -7.5em auto 0 auto; } /* A CSS hack that only applies to IE -- specifies a different offset for the footer */ * html #footer { margin-top: -7.4em; } Skip to content Clients come to Omnitech with particular technology needs every day. We work very closely with each client in order to define their specific needs and come up with solutions together that will help them function more effectively and efficiently. NEED Sioux Falls Midwest Wrestling (SFMW) came to Omnitech with several goals in mind. They were planning to host a national youth wrestling tournament and needed to recognize local sponsors on the site and give customers the ability to purchase tickets and other items online. To get to this point, SFMW had worked in conjunction with the Sioux Falls Convention Center and Visitors Bureau (CVB), which was instrumental in making a connection that brought interest to Sioux Falls. To make it simple for SFMW, the back-end programming needed to allow for purchases to be processed without much human interaction (using an automated payment system). They also wanted to give users (whether customers or just those browsing the site) access to tournament participation and results information. And, they also needed to be able to determine how many potential customers came to the website as the result of specific email campaigns. SOLUTION Omnitech used Authorize.net as the payment gateway to simplify the process by which customers could purchase tickets and other items. This gateway supports standard credit card transaction processing without needing to store sensitive data within the website.Following up on email campaigns was made easy by using Google Analytics (“a free service offered by Google that generates detailed statistics about the visitors to a website”) to see when traffic to the website increased over normal levels.All of the tournament and results information on the site was set up to be content manageable by the administrator of the site. This allows the SFMW to update information as needed. RESULTS Wade Behm (Co-Chairman of SFMW Tournaments, Inc.) had the following to say about the project and the success that was achieved by working with Omnitech. “When we decided to submit a proposal to host the AAU Winter Nationals, we knew the cards were stacked against us. South Dakota has never been on the top of the list of youth wrestling states and the number of wrestlers in Sioux Falls is much lower than most communities our size. With a non-reputation for wrestling we knew that we had to offer an event and supporting services that no other community or club could offer. Omnitech’s team took care of a large part of that supporting services category by creating a website that is professional, functional and tailored to meet the needs and expectations of our event participants and competitors. Wrestling is a working class sport. The simple navigation and clean design were just enough to provide the level of information that our website visitors expect without confusing them with information they didn’t need. The backend of the site though was complex enough so that we could collect the appropriate information, process transactions, manage content on the site and perform other administrative functions necessary at various times as our event drew near.The consulting and assistance with Google Analytics was a great value-add. As AAU sent emails to their membership to inform them about the event, we were able to monitor the success of their campaign and advise them of changes they needed to make to their emailing format to increase the penetration for subsequent email blasts. We were also able to differentiate their campaign from others that were directed by our staff and partners.The Authorize.Net payment gateway has provided us with the high level of security that we needed to ensure that our customer’s personal information was secure. Its seamless integration into our site provides a highly professional and comfortable experience that our customers appreciate.We have received high marks from all those that attended our first event and as the second event approaches in a few weeks, the buzz is high. We credit Omnitech’s professional and conscientious staff with providing us with a cost-effective web solution that has most definitely attributed to our success in putting South Dakota back on the youth wrestling map.” CLIENT PROFILE: Regional Youth Wrestling Organization TECHNOLOGY: ASP.NET C# 2.0 JavaScript/AJAX HTML XML BUSINESS APPLICATION: Created an application that allowed online customer purchases, gave them the ability to display results and to track email campaigns 2908 W. 11th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Toll-free: 1-800-351-0245 Telephone: 605-336-0888 Fax: 605-336-0228 © 2008 Omnitech Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Controlling the Chaos
posted 05.27.2008
Flash Forward
posted 05.06.2008
We'll Come to You
posted 04.25.2008
The Omnitech Bio
Omnitech is a privately owned South Dakota company, which was incorporated in November, 1998. Since incorporation, Omnitech has grown its staff and talent, building upon existing market share and experience. Today, it is a leader in custom software development, project management, and technology consulting in the Midwest region.

Omnitech’s core business began as custom software development and integration. When markets changed and new partnerships were forged, Omnitech expanded its offering to other products and services, solidifying our position as the preferred technology partner regionally, and expanding to become a national presence.
The Omnitech Business Plan
Building Relationships by:

  Remaining the preferred provider of high quality technology consulting and development services in our competitive geographical area.

  Having complete focus on customer service and satisfaction.

  Continuing to work with progressive companies in their quest to become/remain industry leaders within their respective markets. 

Controlling the Chaos

With the wide variety of off-the-shelf applications already on the market, by definition, a custom solution means that your business needs are either complex, or unique; maybe both. The process of turning those complexities into a reliable, valuable business tool may seem elusive. The Omnitech credo, “Taking you to your vision” is more than a catchy tagline. In addition to our talented pool of developers, we have also created a cutting-edge process for helping you to understand and define your business needs.

The complexity of traditional software development has crippled even large, well-funded companies. This occurs when the project is constrained by an early, often inaccurate, design and the resulting software is developed in isolation from the end users. To address these weaknesses, we use an Agile software development process with Scrum.

First, we break down complex processes into meaningful chunks of related functionality. Next, each of these chunks is prioritized by business need and developed to the point where it can be completely tested. Finally, after a chunk is fully tested and reviewed by the project team, important feedback (in the form of modifications, improvements and course corrections) is incorporated into the next chunk of functionality. The project team uses this iterative process as it works through the backlog of prioritized features.

Each time the project team participates in a review of newly-developed functionality, we (and you) learn more about your business objectives. With this knowledge, we make technology recommendations that are finely tuned to your needs. Our focus on your business objectives helps the project team to streamline a wish-list that exceeds your budget, or to refine a set of features that require significant testing and feedback.

Key to the success of this process is that you directly drive the design, and remain tightly connected to the software product as it evolves through the development process. We help you divide your project into manageable portions and you help us build it your way. In the end, we provide you with a robust implementation of your vision firmly grounded in what makes your business tick.

Flash Forward

So you think your site could use a little movement. It's just a little too static. "Computers," you think, "are interactive, my site should be too!” After all, this isn't a still life painting. Viewers are encouraged to reach out and touch anything they can click their mouse on. Maybe they'll find something they didn't expect. Maybe that unexpected, or perhaps expected, change will thrill and excite them. It may not, but it will certainly draw their attention. So, how might you present this immersive experience to a visitor of your site? Why, Adobe Flash of course!

Omnitech utilizes Flash to create anything from a simple photo slideshow to fully interactive sites. We have the expertise needed to provide flash implementation that is both engaging and intuitive. Want to put a movie on your site? Flash is the tool to use. "Why not use Windows Media Player or Quicktime?," you might ask. Sure, those players present excellent quality video over the web but they often require a first-time user to download a plugin to view the video. On the other hand, the appropriate Flash plugin comes prepackaged with all current browsers; so you won't have to worry about downloading an application, just the occasional update. You don't want to keep your often impatient visitors waiting (or going somewhere else) because the plugin they need is still downloading.

Adobe Flash keeps things interesting with animation and interactivity. Can too much movement overwhelm the viewer and distract from informational content being provided? It can, and that is why Omnitech ensures that Flash components we implement will enhance the users’ experience and guides their attention to the information you want to communicate.

Due to the enthusiastic responses Flash receives, it was only a matter of time until other companies started throwing their hats in the ring. Microsoft recently announced the launch of their own cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in known as Silverlight. Microsoft Silverlight brings .NET-based interactive applications to the next generation of web viewers in much the same way Flash does. Please feel free to visit again as we will be getting more in depth regarding Microsoft Silverlight, its capabilities, and how Omnitech can make the right technology work for you.

We'll Come to You

Just about every company, big or small, is presented at some point with the dilemma of whether or not to hire a new employee to fill what is most probably a short-term need. Does one go through the employee selection process only to let them go when the work is done, or is there another solution?

At Omnitech, we understand that adding an employee for a short-term software development or business analysis task is often not worth the hassle. That is why we have developed our staff augmentation program. We provide our pre-qualified, knowledgeable personnel to assist you with internal analysis or developmental needs for as long as you need them. These personnel spend their time at your location(s), working directly with and for you.

Staff augmentation works well in situations where a more structured project approach might not. Do you have some ideas that you’d like to explore (perhaps a series of reports that need to be written) but you do not want the overhead of an entire project team? A single Omnitech person who is dedicated to the tasks you assign and reports directly to you might be just the ticket. In addition, if you decide you would like another person to get the job done more quickly, or you identify additional work, it is simple for us to add another person to the contract.

Our clients who have used this approach find that it meets specific, short-term needs quite well. Using staff augmentation can create a closer relationship between Omnitech and our clients and allows our personnel to become directly involved with essential business processes because they are 100% dedicated to client needs for the duration of the augmentation assignment.

Might staff augmentation be just what you need? Give us a call and we can talk about it.

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We design custom software solutions with your business plan in mind, focusing our design on maximizing your return on investment. We bring a vast field of technology expertise, including that of industry leading companies, to provide an efficient, total solution. From start to finish, our commitment lies in your complete satisfaction.
Omnitech doesn’t create traditional websites. Rather, we deliver dynamic, long-term solutions that clients can maintain on their own. By allowing you to modify your site directly through the internet, we can decrease your total cost of ownership and response time for changes. We implement websites that will be effective in the short-term and well into the future.
In addition to Application and Web Development, Omnitech provides full-time development consultants both offsite and on customer premises. This lets you utilize a full-time, flexible resource without increasing your internal staff.
After we design and implement a software solution, we provide continued support through upgrades, maintenance and training. Because our services are relationship-based, we continually ensure that our solutions remain current and effective.
We meet the network needs of small and large businesses alike. Our services include consulting, network design, setup and maintenance of both LAN (local area network) and WAN (wide area network) architectures. With experience in Microsoft, Linux and Novell platforms, Omnitech answers the demands of a wide variety of network project needs.
Omnitech’s daughter company, Dataware, LLC. resides on a multi-homed network architecture. Complete with redundancy in bandwidth and power, fire suppression, physical and virtual security, and a climate controlled environment, Dataware serves as a premier data storage facility across the Midwest region.
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